InterViews Online Bi-weekly

Nov. 2000
Issue 2

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Welcome to InterViews Online bi-weekly! InterViews Online is a service provided by Mandrake to assist you in augmenting and developing your own strategies for success in today's modern workplace. "A Point of View" will alternate between delivering an opinion on effective career management, and featuring a selection of articles we have chosen with relevant information. We hope you enjoy the reading material. Comments can be e-mailed to pointofview@mandrake.ca . Sincerely, Stéfan Danis President & CEO Mandrake SCHMOOZE OR LOSE In today's professional world networking is a required skill for building one's career. Yet the art of networking is one which many have difficulty mastering. This CareerBuilder.com article offers the ins and outs of developing an effective networking strategy. The article profiles how to initiate and manage the relationship with networking contacts, as well as other helpful tips. In addition, although the "where" of networking is "any time", there are guidelines for "when" it is appropriate to establish contacts. For professionals wanting to take defining their career goals, networking style, and interview preparation even further, hiring a career coach or counselor is also an option. To learn how to become an expert "schmoozer", click on the link below. http://www.careerbuilder.com/wl_work_0002_schmooze.html NETWORKING YOUR WAY TO A NEW JOB Using your professional network to help in your job search requires proper preparation. This Quintessentialcareers.com article offers a networking plan to find opportunities in this "hidden job market". The steps include developing a firm grasp of job search basics, conducting an honest self-assessment of your strengths and weaknesses, preparing a strong resume, deciding how to organize your network, communicating with individuals in your network, initiating informational interviews with them, and following up. To read the full article, click on the link below. http://www.quintcareers.com/networking_guide.html NETWORKING IN A NEW CITY Nowhere are networking skills more essential than when moving to a new city. This WetFeet.com article is a look at how to rebuild your professional network in a new area. Start out by pursuing ties with any organizations to which you're already connected, such as professional associations or religious organizations. If you did not have such affiliations in your previous location, investigate if there are chapters in your new area. Other organizations to consider include your local Chamber of Commerce and special interest groups. There are various ways to locate these organizations including online searches, volunteering at events where you will meet a wide variety of people, and asking friends and colleagues about people they might know in your city. To 'move' on to the full article, please click the link below. http://www.wetfeet.com/asp/article.asp?aid=127&atype=Networking We welcome your feedback on these articles. Please e-mail us at pointofview@mandrake.ca . top

A bi-weekly wrap-up of stock activity and major appointments, organized by industry.
COMMUNICATIONS	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- Wasserman and Partners Advertising promotes David Sandor to General Manager of their interactive division. - Alexis Zamkow to TBWA Chiat/Day as Managing Director. - Martti Kangas to Bernchamrk Porter Novelli as Vice President of Investor Relations. - Juhani Eistrat to Vickers and Benson Direct and Interactive as President. - Yves Blain returns to FCB Direct as Vice President, Strategic Development. - David Beutel to GreyInteractive as Vice President, Interactive.
Stock activity	Courtesy of Mandrake

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CONSUMER GOODS	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- Marc Caira to Parmalat Group as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. - Paul Norman to Kellogg Canada Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer. - Wendy Kubota to Coca-Cola Ltd. as Director of Communications (effective Jan. 10), and Ed Shartar promoted to President and Chief Executive Officer (effective Jan. 4). - Luc Jobin and Yvon Lessard to Imperial Tobacco Canada Limited as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Executive Vice President, Operations, respectively. - Molson Canada promotes Rob Guenette to Vice President, Marketing.
Stock activity	Courtesy of Mandrake

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FINANCIAL SERVICES	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- Marilyn Reddigan to ENCON Group Inc. as Senior Vice President. - Greg J. Fantino to Lowndes Lambert Group as Vice President, Corporate Risk Division. - Donald L. McDougall to Royal Trust as Director, Investment Analytical Services, Quebec Region. - Jim Rogers to the Canadian Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors as Chair. - Doce Tomic to Royal Bank of Canada's Action Direct discount brokerage unit.
Stock activity	Courtesy of Mandrake

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INTERNET SERVICES	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- Lisa Stuart to Yahoo! Canada as Director of Sales.
Stock activity	Courtesy of Mandrake

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TECHNOLOGY	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- Paul Nicoletti to MedcomSoft Inc. as Chief Financial Officer and Senior Vice President of Finance. - Andy Kroen and Dave Walton to Sun Microsystems of Canada Inc. as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Executive Vice President, Enterprise Services. - Marie Wiese to Spectra Securities Software Inc. as Managing Director, Canadian Sales. - Jean Noelting to CryptoLogic Inc. as President and Chief Executive Officer (effective Jan. 8). - Tom Glocer to Reuters Group PLC as Chief Executive Officer. - Xenos Group Inc. appoints Glen Manchester to Chief Executive Officer in addition to his current role as President. - Ralph McMillen to Hewlett-Packard (Canada) Ltd. as Vice President, Finance and Operations, Consumer Business Organization.
Stock activity

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS	Courtesy of Mandrake
Appointments
- BCE Emergis has made several appointments. George Blake as President, eHealth Solutions Group; Terry Ham as President, BCE Emergis - USA; and Jacques Malo as President, BCE Emergis - Canada. - Mac Bargout to Futureway Communications Inc. as Executive Vice President, Operations.
Stock activity	Courtesy of Mandrake

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