Why YOU should participate in OCMC

As I said a few weeks ago I was skeptical about participating in OCMC but it ended up being one of the most rewarding and influential experiences of my time here at Humber. So I thought it was important to explain why others should participate in OCMC and the overall benefits of the competition and the preparation.

Presentation Skills
Everyone at one point or another is nervous to make presentations. One huge benefit of OCMC is that presentations is all you do from DAY ONE! Presentations about yourself, mini cases  and anything that will help make you less nervous on presentation day. OCMC really prepares you to practice, practice, practice so you can have a feeling of what the experience will be on the day of competition.

Networking
The OCMC coaches are a wealth of advice, knowledge and contacts. Participants become very close with their coaches and ask for advice, references and learn so much more about the marketing industry all from members of the faculty that generously volunteer their time.
The event itself also offers a great opportunity for networking. In 2012 there was a marketplace featuring both universities and employers and a small job fair which even got some participants interviews and subsequently jobs.

Friends
OCMC is a great opportunity to meet people you may never have had the opportunity to meet in any other situation. Both the members of the OCMC team and even participants from other colleges are people that you will be able to call your friends when the competition has come to a close.

-Rachel