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What are the four pillars of LOT? |
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Leadership, Networking, Mentorship and Volunteering. |
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I will not be in Vancouver for the duration of LOT, can I still participate in the program? |
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No, because the program requires you to attend LOT events, arrange meetings with your mentors as well as sit on a Vancouver Board of Trade Task Force or Committee, these items can only be done in Vancouver. |
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Who should apply to the Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT) Mentorship Program®? |
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Students going into their last year of post-secondary education – regardless of whether your program is 2 years, 4 years or longer. |
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How do I apply for the Leaders of Tomorrow Program? |
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You can apply here. |
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When is the deadline for the application process? |
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The deadline is always at the end of May for the upcoming LOT year. |
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What are the benefits of attending the speed interviews? |
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Students attending the speed interviews get priority for acceptance into the LOT program as well as the opportunity to get a head start on networking with their peers and LOT mentors for the upcoming year. |
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I can’t make it to the speed interviews, what can I do? |
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Please follow-up and email us and if your reason for not attending is valid, we will arrange for a phone interview instead. |
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How will I know that my application has been accepted for the next round? |
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If your online application has successfully passed the first selection, you will be invited for an interview. |
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When are the interviews being held? |
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Interviews are held in June or July of each year. |
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What is the interview format? |
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The format of the interview is a “speed-dating” mimic. Candidates and interviewers sit at a table and after a certain amount of time interviewers switch tables to meet a new selection of candidates. This is a great interviewing format because, as a result, each candidate is interviewed by many different interviewers, and each interviewer meets almost all the candidates. Candidates are asked questions based on the four pillars of LOT (leadership, networking, mentorship, volunteering) and are scored by an average of the interviewers’ scores. |
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Are you looking only for business students? |
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No, students from all disciplines are invited to apply. |
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How do you match the mentors with the mentees? |
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We take into consideration several criteria: field of study, hobbies, interests, location. We are eager to fit you with the best possible match. |
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Can I choose my mentor? |
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You can request a current mentor; however, we can’t always guarantee the match. |
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How often do I meet my mentor? |
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The times and locations will be determined between you and your mentor. We simply request that you meet at least 20 hours over the course of LOT. |
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The cost of your student membership is $250 plus GST and includes the following: |
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- A mentor in the local business community who will work with you to set goals, answer questions, and help you prepare for the workforce
- First access to job posting with our sponsor and partner companies
- A membership with The Vancouver Board of Trade (usually $445+)
- Over $300 in complimentary tickets to Vancouver Board of Trade events
- Access to over 40 free Vancouver Board of Trade events, many of which are specifically for young professionals
- A copy of the highly recommended book, “Work the Pond” which provides networking tips and suggestions to help you get started
- Personalized Business Cards and LOT Name Tag:
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