EXECUTIVE
A PPLICA TION
DUE DATE: SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20TH, 2015 AT 11:59 PM
DECA Queen’s Overview
DECA Queen’s is a chapter in an international association of inspired business students working to
become the leaders of tomorrow by competing in professional development conferences and case
competitions. It was ratified as an external competition under the Commerce Society in 2007. It is
also ratified under AMS.
The association focuses on helping students from all faculties develop key skills essential to any
career. In particular, these include developing case analysis, marketing concepts, presentation skills,
and problem-solving skills on a continual basis. Unlike other external committees at Queen’s, DECA
does not just have to be a one-time competition or conference - it can extend to a year-long
commitment involving training sessions and workshops, with opportunities to compete in other
inter-university competitions across Ontario.
Each November, DECA Queen’s also hosts its own Queen’s Invitational Conference – the
organization’s flagship event – in which students from various business schools meet in Kingston to
compete in business cases, network with sponsors and peers, and grow as professionals. This past
year, the Queen’s Invitational welcomed over 160 students from 15 different universities across
Ontario and Quebec!
Instructions
Submit your application via email to both Christina Simpson (christina.simpson@decaqueens.ca) and
Agnes Wong (agnes.wong@decaqueens.ca) saved as “Full name – DECA 2015 Marketing Coordinator
Application.doc. Please sign up for an interview slot at http://doodle.com/poll/rvn5v3tswvgmmbef
Good luck – we look forward to meeting you!
Name:
Queen’s E-mail:
Year & Program:
Phone Number:
A QUEEN’S COMMERCE SOCIETY MEMBER
General Questions (mandatory)
1. Why are you interested in being on the DECA 2015 executive committee? (Max. 150 words.)
2. What other commitments will you have while you are a part of DECA Queen’s? Please list them.
3. Please prepare creative story/prose that includes the following words: Agnes, Christina, chipotle,
Sailor Moon, tree pose, and cheetah. It must be no more than 71 words long.
Position Specific Questions (Max. 150 words per Response)
Marketing Coordinator (1)
1. One of our aims this year is to continue to differentiate DECA as an inclusive and accessible
competition. What type of promotional campaign do you think will best suit this image?
2. Please include some of your past design work that you think showcases your capabilities.
Interview Structure (20 minutes)
We will be asking a few brief questions as an introduction to you, as well as a few general questions
about your suitability for our executive team and the position you applied for. Good luck and see you
soon!
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Hiring Policy Summary
The interviewing committee must have one ComSoc assembly member, one relevant party to
the position, and gender representation in all interviews.
If a hiring team extends its application deadline, it must contact any individuals who have
already submitted their application and inform them of their right to re-submit their application
according to the new deadline.
All successful and unsuccessful applicants shall be notified of the hiring team’s decision within
48 hours of their last interview.
You may request written feedback on your interview, which will be provided within 72 hours of
your request.
Applicants are not allowed to hold more than three ComSoc positions at any given time. This
excludes Frosh Leader (Boss) positions.
For further inquiries, consult the full hiring policy (found here) or contact the Chief Policy & Returning
Officer, Taryn Mason at taryn.mason@queensu.ca
A QUEEN’S COMMERCE SOCIETY MEMBER