Students will leave the workshop:
Through this interactive workshop, you’ll become better prepared for a campus interview. In addition to learning about a typical campus interview schedule, you’ll learn to analyze interview questions and evaluate and develop effective responses to these questions.
When your career interests are congruent with your work, you are more likely to be satisfied, motivated and successful in your career. Discover what your key interest motivators are and how these can help you identify careers that align with these interests.
NOTE: Registrants will be emailed a booklet to complete prior to the workshop. Please complete all activities in the booklet before attending the session!
Identify your key power (transferable) skills and apply these to your career planning and development.
Are you applying for a faculty/lecturer/postdoc position? In this interactive workshop, you'll learn how to prepare an effective curriculum vitae (CV) as well as how to write a professional and compelling cover letter for academic positions.
Curious to learn how rank/match works in the co-op system? Have questions about interview processes? Join the Centre for Career Action for more info and an open Q&A where you can ask a Co-op Advisor your most pressing questions. This workshop is for students who are preparing to find their first co-op job.
This is a chance to practice for your Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) with a live simulation. This event is open to folks from any discipline with an MMI this application cycle for a professional school program. There will be 4 iterations of the MMI Simulations this term: Tuesday, February 8; Wednesday, March 2; Thursday, March 17; Tuesday, March 22. You're welcome to come to as many as you'd like!
Understanding your personality preferences and how these can relate to various work roles can help you make informed choices. NOTE: Instructions for completing the TypeFocus personality assessment will be sent to you in advance of the workshop. Please complete this activity prior to attending the workshop.
Confused about career direction? Overwhelmed with choice? Not sure where to begin? In Part 1 of this two-session workshop, explore the career planning process, how to deepen your understanding of yourself and your career optons, and discover what challenges in the world you'd like to be part of.
In this interactive workshop, you will discuss the value of making connections as part of a job search strategy. You will explore networking strategies and identify your own action plan.
