Testimonials from past ARBers

Over the years, the Arbitrage Magazine has been fortunate to have worked with a number of talented students and recent grads who have contributed their time and creativity to growing the “ARB.”

The following is a sample of those past “ARBers” who have volunteered their share their experience working with the ARB and what it meant to their development personally and professionally. So for those thinking about applying to join our team, take a read of those shoes who you will be filling.

(For those interested in joining the Arbitrage Magazine, learn more and send your resume and cover letter to: HR@ArbitrageMagazine.com)

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NAME: William Shaub
LAST POSITION: Online Editor
TIME WITH THE ARB: Eight months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “At the Arbitrage, I got a sense of what it’s like to be part of a dedicated team of journalists who want to succeed — not just as individuals — but as a unit working towards a goal. We strived for a winning product because we cared about both the reader’s enjoyment, as well as our own high standards of what it means to be a quality media outlet.”
CONNECT: Currently the co-editor of The Firebrand: www.thefbm.com

NAME: Filza Ali
LAST POSITION: HR Director
TIME WITH THE ARB: Eight months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “I started with the ARB as an HR Coordinator and quickly got promoted to the position of HR Director. Unlike most of the staff at ARB, I was already a graduate before I joined ARB and even then my time with ARB has been an tremendously positive investment towards my career. This opportunity gave me insight not only in matters in HR, but also in publishing and entrepreneurship. ARB has a lot to offer to students and recent graduates; positive attitude and a thirst to prove oneself. If you are someone looking to enter the work force and are having hard time finding entry level work, I would recommend joining Arbitrage Magazine.”
CONNECT: http://ca.linkedin.com/in/filzaali

NAME: Yessi Arifin
LAST POSITION: Art director
TIME WITH THE ARB: six months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “As the Art Director of Arbitrage Magazine, I had the opportunity to work with more than thirty designers to publish the publication. Through the experience, I gained knowledge that I would not have had otherwise. For example, the experience of managing and collaborating with a team of talented individuals has been invaluable for my career. The creative freedom I was given and the supportive ARB team tremendously helped me to put forward a successful publication.”
CONNECT: Portfolio – www.yxa.ca

NAME: Shindu Parameswaran
LAST POSITION: Managing Editor
TIME WITH THE ARB: 23 months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “Working with the ARB for nearly 2 years provided me a fantastic opportunity to work with countless well-rounded students and individuals in building North America’s largest student-run magazine. My growth within the ARB, starting off as a staff writer and working my way up to Managing Editor, has truly helped me enhance my skill set and build my professional network in opening more career opportunities.”

NAME: Catherine Chen
LAST POSITION: Marketing Representative
TIME WITH THE ARB: ~18 months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “The ARB helped me gain valuable, hands-on marketing experience and communication that I wouldn’t have found anywhere else. As a result, I was able to exercise my creativity to its fullest extent.”

NAME: Alexandra Connerty
LAST POSITION: Communications Representative and Staff Writer
TIME WITH THE ARB: approx. nine months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “Working for the ARB let me explore all of the facets of working in communications in the real world, giving me first hand experience with higher profile situations than University could offer. I gained multiple transferrable, hard skills and was inspired by the content of the articles I got to write.”
CONNECT: www.facebook.com/thatsWAC
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NAME: Andi Kusuri
LAST POSITION: Editor-in-Chief
TIME WITH THE ARB: 24 months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: “Working in the ARB was a demanding yet rewarding experience. I had the fantastic opportunity to collaborate with the entire ARB team (management, editorial, design & art direction), which exposed me to unique perspectives and ultimately fostered my personal growth as a leader, team-player and communicator.”

NAME: Samadrita Guin
LAST POSITION: Sectional Editor and Staff Writer
TIME WITH THE ARB: 24 months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: The amount of exposure I received to the business world through Arbitrage was unbelievable. I got to travel to events on several occasions to cover them as a writer, and got to interview so many young entrepreneurs! It was an amazing experience editing articles written by some of the brightest minds I’ve ever encountered, and I would highly recommend being a part of this fantastic team!

NAME: Tim Walker
LAST POSITION: Staff Designer
TIME WITH THE ARB: 16 months
REFLECTION ON TIME WITH THE ARB: My experience with Arbitrage Magazine was great. As a staff Designer I was given creative freedom over my pages and designs sticking with a given template and adhereing to deadlines in a proffesional environment. After working on 5 issues, I have also generated some great portfolio pieces that I would not have had a chance to create without the ARB. Great Magazine – Great Team – Great Opportunity!
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