1. Business Development Bank of Canada: Proud to connect people with their dreams

2. Business Development Bank of Canada Who We Are: 1,900 dedicated and experienced employees (Account Managers, Business Developers, Client Relationship Officers, and Business Consultants) helping over 28,000 clients small and medium-sized entrepreneurs across Canada Over 100 branches across Canada to provide our clients with financial and consulting solutions that meet their local economic realities Close to $10 billion of assets under management Services we offer: highly tailored financing, consulting services, venture capital and subordinate financing

3. Business Development Bank of Canada Our Mission: Help create and develop Canadian businesses through financing and consulting services, with a focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

4. Awards and Recognition Maclean's Top 100 Employers list - 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 Fortune Magazine's 2007 list of Top Companies for Leaders Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work Benefits Canada Bersin & Associates - 2007 Learning Leaders Best Employers for New Canadians - 2008, 2009 and 2010 Canada’s Best Diversity Employer - 2010

5. Researching the Canadian Financial Market Before You Start: What do your skills have to offer? What skills do you want to acquire? What corporate culture do you want to work in? Competencies Structure Network Ask people who work there

6. Networking Formal Business Network Past and current business associates Informal Network Community based services Professional associations Volunteer opportunities Community Network Friends, family and acquaintances...Continuously Building your Network...

7. Competencies Focus on the transferability of your competencies Will you fit in? Competencies Evaluate corporate culture Highlight competencies in your resume Talk about competencies in the interview

8. BDC Competencies At BDC we look for people who: Foster innovation: Brings forward creative and effective solutions to enhance business performance and problem solving Exemplify client Focus: Understands the needs and perspective of internal and external clients and delivers value added service

9. Questions?