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.
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A representative from 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.
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Two-session workshop: attend the first session to find out what type of work might give you the greatest satisfaction, based on your personality preferences. Note: online completion of the Myers Briggs is required prior to the session (instructions will be e—mailed to registrants). Attend the optional follow-up session if you would like to further explore your preferences.
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Learn from U.S. immigration professionals, Eileen Martin and Beth Klarin, about options available to graduating students interested in working in the U.S.
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In this interactive half-day 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 and postdoc positions.
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2 Part Workshop - Identify the factors involved in creating a personal brand that reflects who you are and any existing career goals.
Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences. 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 $15 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session; Alumni fee is $27. 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 before the workshop date.
2 Part Workshop - Identify the factors involved in creating a personal brand that reflects who you are and any existing career goals.
Find out how your interests relate to different work environments and career opportunities. NOTE: There is a student materials charge of $15 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session; Alumni fee is $16. 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 before the workshop date.
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Graduating in 2017/2018? Maximize your employment opportunities upon graduation by learning about Waterloo's new job board, WaterlooWorks. Also hear about the many services and benefits offered by Career Action and Alumni Relations that remain available to you after you graduate.
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Graduating in 2017/2018? Maximize your employment opportunities upon graduation by learning about Waterloo's new job board, WaterlooWorks. Also hear about the many services and benefits offered by Career Action and Alumni Relations that remain available to you after you graduate.
Register here.
Learn how to apply successful networking strategies (in-person and online) to enhance your career opportunities. NOTE: There is a prerequisite for this workshop. Please see chart for details.
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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.
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Confused about career direction? Overwhelmed with choice? Not sure where to begin? Let's start with where you're at! Explore the career development process and discuss how values, skills, interests and even luck, play an important role in your career journey.
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Learn how to develop an effective LinkedIn profile that will connect you with others and promote your greatest assets.
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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.
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The skill identification and articulation workshop helps students identify the skills they're developing throughout their undergraduate career. Workshop participants will also develop strategies for articulating these skills to target audiences (e.g. potential employers). If you can recognize what you're learning and how your skills translate to the job market, you can set yourself apart from other candidates!
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.
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In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice translating academic language to industry language, apply strategies for answering interview questions and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions.
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Proper etiquette is crucial to a successful job search and your career. This workshop covers appropriate behaviour at interviews, employer receptions and other networking activities, as well as dining etiquette.
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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.
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You’re in control in this unique and highly interactive workshop where you will have the opportunity to address challenging workplace situations by analyzing sample cases driven entirely by your most pertinent concerns and questions. Make the most out of your experience and be a stand-out employee at your workplace.
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hat is most important to you in a career? This workshop will help you explore your work-related values and show how they can be used for ongoing career development.
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Curious about working outside North America for one of your work terms? Wondering about the international co-op work term opportunities that are posted and if you’re eligible to work abroad? Topics will include the financial aspects of an international work term, the co-op interview/rank/match process, how to balance workplace expectations in another culture and information on what to do if you’ve arranged your own job outside of North America.
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Two-session workshop: attend the first session to find out what type of work might give you the greatest satisfaction, based on your personality preferences. Note: online completion of the Myers Briggs is required prior to the session (instructions will be e—mailed to registrants). Attend the optional follow-up session if you would like to further explore your preferences.
Register here.
