What is the Peer Program all about?
The volunteer Career Management Peer Program offers a unique opportunity for BCom students to get involved in the Faculty of Management and to help fellow students learn about Career Management at Desautels and the various resources we have available. Peer Advisors are selected prior to the fall term and then follow an interactive training program.
The Career Management Peer Advisors are BACK for the 2024-2025 academic year! The Peer Advisors strive to provide a service that is helpful, insightful, and beneficial for your career preparation and future success.
Current BCom U0 and U1 students, meet with a Peer Advisor to:
- Chat with a fellow upper year student about life at Desautels, guidance based on their own extracurricular involvement, their internship experience, and more!
- Strengthen听your resume content
How do you sign up to meet a Peer Advisor?
- Fill out this form to request a meeting with a Peer Advisor (Starts in early September)
- Please be advised that during school breaks (such as Reading Week, Winter Break), our team of Peer Advisors are not on duty.
- If you are having difficulty booking, please contact听peeradvisor.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca
- Please note that we do not give advice on course selection, degree requirements, application for exchanges - for these and other academic topics, please contact the student affairs office at听bcom.mgmt [at] mcgill.ca
For more information on the Peer Program, please contact听the Peer Program Manager Julia Riscaldino by email.
Meet our 2024-2025 Peer Advisors
Alexandra
Lead Peer Advisor
驰别补谤:听U3
Area of Study: Strategic management | Concentration: Finance
海角社区 Involvement:听海角社区 Real Estate Club | 海角社区 Sports Management Club | Former 海角社区 Varsity Athlete | The Women's Network
Chat with me about鈥�
- Overcoming the initial hurdles as a Desautels student. I understand the pressures, the workload, and the various choices you have to make as a management student. I can share what worked for me to help you understand different perspectives and make informed decisions.
- Conquering networking anxiety. Engaging with business professionals can be daunting, but I've acquired strategies to navigate such occasions with ease.
- Exchange! Last year, I went to Dublin on an exchange and had an amazing experience. I鈥檇 be happy to share tips on picking a school based on you priorities, traveling, and meeting students abroad.
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Natalie
Year:听U2
Area of Study:听Business Analytics
海角社区 Involvement: Case League
Chat with me about鈥�
- Navigating the changes and stress of starting university! I can share tips on managing your time, studying effectively, and provide information about helpful resources on campus. Let's make this transition as smooth and successful as possible!
- Getting involved in research on campus! There are so many exciting opportunities to explore your interests, gain valuable experience, and contribute to interesting projects. I'm here to help you navigate the process and am happy to share how I鈥檝e gotten involved.
- Studying Business Analytics and Data Science. I can share tips on how to go above and beyond as a non-STEM student when seeking an extremely technical role or graduate program. Let's explore how you can leverage your unique background to stand out.
- Baking and cooking. Always looking for good new recipes!
Kayla
驰别补谤:听U4
Area of Study:听Marketing | Concentration: Entrepreneurship
海角社区 Involvement: Outgoing 海角社区 Marketing | DMCC | FIT | SACOMMS
Chat with me about鈥�
- Gaining career experience for interviews without internship experience
- How to involve yourself and meet new people in the 海角社区 community
- Creative writing. I am involved in not only the academic extracurriculars but also the social events at 海角社区
Julia
驰别补谤:听U3
Area of Study:听Accounting
海角社区 Involvement: Suits U Montreal | Fashion Revolution
Chat with me about鈥�
- Developing efficient study habits. I鈥檝e tried many study techniques over my time at 海角社区 and I would love to share my tips.
- Majoring in accounting. I can share my insight on the accounting program at 海角社区 and navigating internships in the field. I鈥檓 happy to answer your questions!
- Electives. I鈥檝e taken my fair share of them and can give tips if you鈥檙e choosing which classes to take to balance your schedule and provide recommendations of classes I enjoyed.
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Aiwei
驰别补谤:听U3
Area of Study:听Honors In Investment Management
海角社区 Involvement: 海角社区 Bankers in Association | Consulting Academy 海角社区
Chat with me about鈥�
- Life in a securities company. I've worked as a sales & trade and wealth management analyst and would love to share my experience
- How to network with professionals in the industry that you are interested in
- The NBA. Talk to me if you love basketball, I am a big fan of the Lakers!
Heidi
驰别补谤:听U3
Area of Study:听Strategic management | Concentration: Finance
海角社区 Involvement: Case league | DWIB | MSBN consultant | Suits U | MUS VP Competitions executive assistant
Chat with me about鈥�
- Finding your place Desautels. Whether it be navigating courses, extracurricular involvement, or life as a university student, I can provide you with personal insight on how to thrive in the community.
- Networking and internships. Navigating a career path can be daunting. I have plenty of experience with networking, changing paths, and landing internships. Let鈥檚 brainstorm how you can navigate these daunting tasks.
- Exchange! A once in a lifetime experience that I believe everyone should explore. Just having completed my exchange semester at University College Dublin I can give you advice about the application process and how to have the best experience abroad.
Maxwell
驰别补谤:听U3
Area of Study:听Finance | Minor: Psychology
海角社区 Involvement: FIT |听海角社区 Real Estate Club | 4脿7 Staff | Tamid Consulting and Investment Fund
Chat with me about鈥�
- Where to make your best connections & grow your network at 海角社区.
- Navigating through the millions of resources at Desautels to start getting involved
- Configuring your schedule, editing your resume, and introducing you to important school events
- Anything involving the NHL
Ian
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance major, Italian minor
海角社区 Involvement: 海角社区 Investment Club member.
Chat with me about鈥�
- Staying on top of tasks and life at 海角社区. It can be very overwhelming at times especially given how much goes on at the university, however, I can provide as much support and guidance in order to navigate life as a university student.
- Resume building. Moreover, how to network and become more involved in the university both academically and socially.
- Travelling around the world. I鈥檝e lived in 5 different countries so I am more than happy to share my experience as an international student. I am also a big sports fan so if anything sports related you know where to find me.
Sandy
Year: U3
Area of Study: Statistics | Concentration: Finance
Chat with me about鈥�
- Exchange abroad experience. I had an incredible time and learned a lot while studying various math and elective courses at the National University of Singapore. My travels around Asia also provided invaluable experiences.
- Statistics course selection. As a major in Statistics, I have extensive experience and insights into choosing the right courses for different career paths
- CFA exam preparation. I am currently preparing for the CFA exam. If you鈥檙e interested in finance and want to learn more about the CFA, feel free to reach out and discuss study strategies, exam tips, and more."
Katharine
Year: U3
Area of Study: Accounting major,听History minor
海角社区 Involvement: The Bull & Bear
Chat with me about鈥�
- Managing stress and feeling overwhelmed. We've all been through the challenges that come with starting university, and I can give advice on what has helped me!
- Finding internships and preparing for interviews, specifically in Accounting.
- Exploring beyond Desautels. It may seem daunting to take courses outside the business faculty, but 海角社区 offers so many amazing classes. I'm happy to talk about my experience with arts courses and completing a non-business minor.
Tasmia
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance and Entrepreneurship
Chat with me about鈥�
- Finding community at Desautels - I can provide you with insight on how to navigate your interests and understand where you'd best fit in
- Going on exchange!! I studied abroad last semester in Madrid and can't recommend it enough.
- Choosing interesting electives - I have taken my fair share of electives and can help you navigate choosing ones that suit your interests
Molka
Year: U4
Area of Study: Marketing major,听Strategic Management & Retail Management concentrations
海角社区 Involvement: AIESEC, MUSTBUS, VDABI (Desautels African Business Initiative), DMCC
Chat with me about鈥�
- Balancing life, studies, and mental health. I can share what鈥檚 helped me stay on top of my studies while making time for self-care and avoiding burnout.
- Stepping out of your comfort zone. Getting involved in new activities and meeting people can be intimidating, especially if you鈥檙e shy like I was when I first started at 海角社区. I鈥檝e learned a lot about how to push past those initial fears, and I鈥檇 love to share what worked for me
Kate
Year: U2
Area of Study: Finance and International Business
海角社区 Involvement:听Suits U, Real Estate Club, 海角社区 Green Week
Chat with me about鈥�
- Networking and internships. I would love to share my tips for talking with people in the industry and ultimately landing an internship as this task can be very daunting.
- Developing study habits. I have tried so many different tricks for studying and I have found what works for mee. Talk to me about how to study most efficiently to nail your exams.
- Managing stress. The program can definitely feel overwhelming and challenging, but there are strategies and advice that I have received to help mitigate this. Let鈥檚 chat about how to manage school stress/anxiety!
Philippine
Year: U3
Area of Study: Finance, Strategic Management, and Retail Management
海角社区 Involvement: DMCC, HR Jeux du Commerce, Contract Happening Marketing, 4a7 Staff
Chat with me about鈥�
- Balancing Work, involvement, and social Life. It can be challenging to prioritize between these three, but they鈥檙e all so important to your experience at Desautels. I鈥檇 love to share some tips and tricks that have worked for me
- Case Competitions at 海角社区. As a member of the Desautels Management Competitions Committee, I'm excited to talk about the different national case competitions and how they can leverage your skills while allowing you to meet amazing people.
- Applying to Consumer Goods Companies. While finance and consulting are popular topics at Desautels, there鈥檚 less discussion about careers in consumer goods. I鈥檇 love to share my experience and offer tips on how to prepare for applications and interviews in this field.
Sophie
Year: U4
Area of Study: International Management major, Psychology minor
海角社区 Involvement:听Case League, 海角社区 Investment Club, 海角社区 CSSA, MSBN, MBIA, ABA, Tamid 海角社区
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Chat with me about鈥�
- Getting involved in student clubs and activities. There are plenty of exciting opportunities to get involved both inside and outside of Desautels. I鈥檓 happy to share my experience and help you navigate the process.
- Majoring in International Management. I can share my insights on the program curriculum and internship opportunities for IM students.
- Exchange! Last year, I went to Shanghai as an exchange student. I can give you advice on听maximizing your exchange experience.
