The Centre for Career Action acknowledges that our work is on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our institution is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land promised to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River.The active work by the University of Waterloo toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is centralized within our Indigenous Initiatives Office.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 — 12:30 PM EDT
Attend this session if you are preparing for professional school interviews. We will answer your last minute questions. Pop in anytime during the hour.
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 — 10:30 AM EDT
In order to receive that job offer, you must prove your skills in the interview. Here is your opportunity to practise and improve. NOTE: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart for details.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 5:30 PM EDT
Dr. Rob Moreland, MD, BSc, BA, will explore tactics for strengthening your med school applications, plus give you insights into whether a career in medicine is right for you.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 4:00 PM EDT
Ken Potvin, BScPhm, MScEpi (Pharm), will talk about his experience as a pharmacist, and the ideal attributes of competitive candidates for admission to pharmacy programs. A career advisor will provide general admission requirements and application resources.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 2:30 PM EDT
Matt Iley, OD will talk about his experience as an optometrist and operating a private practice. A career advisor will provide general admission requirements and application resources.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 1:00 PM EDT
Erin Gaiger, BSc, MSc OT, Robyn Ibey, BSc, MSc PT, and Jennifer Phillips, BASC, MHSc SLP, will talk about the professions of occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech-language pathology. A career advisor will provide information on what to consider if interested in audiology, and general admission information.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 11:30 AM EDT
Career advisors will provide information and options for health-related careers, as well as tips on assessing your career fit within this broad field. A rep from The Michener Institute of Education at UHN will talk about programs and admission requirements.
Saturday, March 25, 2017 — 10:00 AM EDT
Learn how to find unique volunteer opportunities that provide you with hands-on career-related experience, and how to market these experiences effectively on your grad/professional school applications.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 — 2:30 PM EDT
Make the most out of your experience and be a stand-out employee at your workplace. Discuss strategies to make a positive impression including professional communication and relationships, mentorship and how to handle challenging workplace situations.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 — 10:30 AM EDT
Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results to explore potential careers. NOTE: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
Wednesday, March 22, 2017 — 10:00 AM EDT
In this interactive workshop, you will Identify the numerous skills you've developed through your graduate experience, and learn how to meaningfully articulate these transferable skills in networking and interview contexts.
Tuesday, March 21, 2017 — 12:30 PM EDT
Explore the impacts of culture and inter-cultural communications on the work environment, and identify strategies for success in a new work culture. This workshop is geared both toward students who will go abroad to work and students who want to work in Canada.
Monday, March 20, 2017 — 2:30 PM EDT
Find out how your interests relate to different work environments and career opportunities. NOTE: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the Strong Interest Inventory online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
Monday, March 20, 2017 — 2:30 PM EDT
Jac van Beek, CEO of the Canadian Association of Management Consultants, will provide an overview of management consulting as an industry, the specifics of the role, what firms look for in their applicants, and the personality traits necessary for success.
Friday, March 17, 2017 — 10:30 AM EDT
Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strongest and most relevant skills. Adopt the perspective of an employer when submitting your application for a position. NOTE: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart for details.
Friday, March 17, 2017 — 9:00 AM EDT
During this two-day workshop, you'll gain a clear understanding of the planning, scheduling, leadership and team-building tools necessary to manage a successful project. You will benefit from experiential learning by working in groups to develop a project. Please register for this workshop at: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/step and click "Register Now."
Thursday, March 16, 2017 — 5:30 PM EDT
Join us for an information session on the steps to applying to law school including GPA and LSAT requirements. Current issues with international degrees and articling positions will be discussed, and senior Legal Studies Society executives will be available for a Q&A on volunteering and application experience.
Thursday, March 16, 2017 — 1:30 PM EDT
Increase the odds of getting what you want when negotiating salary and other details related to a job offer. NOTE: This workshop is geared toward graduating students.
Thursday, March 16, 2017 — 9:00 AM EDT
During this two-day workshop, you'll gain a clear understanding of the planning, scheduling, leadership and team-building tools necessary to manage a successful project. You will benefit from experiential learning by working in groups to develop a project. Please register for this workshop at: https://www.mitacs.ca/en/programs/step and click "Register Now."
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 — 5:30 PM EDT
This session will be conducted as a mock MMI. You will practise your skills by moving through a series of stations and answering interview questions. Following the session, you will receive both personal and general feedback. NOTE: Registration is limited. To be eligible for this session you must attend Professional School Interviews (MMI workshop) or a Professional School Mock Interview appointment prior to the session.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 — 10:30 AM EDT
Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results to explore potential careers. NOTE: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least 2 business days prior to the workshop.
Wednesday, March 15, 2017 — 10:00 AM EDT
In this interactive workshop, you will Identify the various skills you've developed through your experience as a Master's student, and learn how to meaningfully articulate these transferable skills in networking and interview contexts.
Tuesday, March 14, 2017 — 5:30 PM EDT
Attend this session to hear from current MD students attending Ontario med schools.
Monday, March 13, 2017 — 2:30 PM EDT
Learn how to improve your performance in job interviews by viewing and discussing recorded excerpts of actual interviews. NOTE: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart for details.
Friday, March 10, 2017 — 12:30 PM EST
Attend this session if you are preparing for professional school interviews. We will answer your last minute questions. Pop in anytime during the hour.