Want to know what it's like to work in Canada after graduation? Attend this panel session to hear from previous UWaterloo international students as they share their career stories.
- Hear what it is like to transition from studying in Canada to working in Canada after graduation
- Learn about their unique career paths
- Ask questions you're curious about to UWaterloo Alumni
- Topics will include job search strategies and adjusting to Canadian work environments
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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. Upon registering for this event in WaterlooWorks, you will receive a link to register in Zoom.
*Note: This workshop is only open to PhDs/postdocs
Planning on attending the P4E Fair on February 1st? In this workshop we will cover tips for virtual job fairs, including how to prepare, what to do during the event and how to follow up with employers after the event. We will discuss how to update your LinkedIn profile to be more enticing to prospective employers and how to create your personal brand, from your social media presence to your elevator pitch. There will also be time to answer any questions you have about job fairs, networking, and LinkedIn.
You've been provided a Zoom link for your next interview - now what? Learn tips and tricks to help you ace your next virtual interview.
Uncover hidden career opportunities by learning the most successful ways to apply networking strategies, both in-person and online.
In this interactive workshop, you’ll learn approaches to translating academic language to connect to the employer, apply strategies for answering interview questions, and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions & scenarios.
Graduating in 2023? Maximize your employment opportunities upon graduation by learning about Waterloo's job board, WaterlooWorks. Also, hear about the many services and benefits offered through the Centre for Career Action and Alumni Relations that remain available to you after you graduate.
Upon registering for this event in WaterlooWorks, you will receive a link to register in Zoom.
You've heard LinkedIn is a helpful way to connect with employers.
So now what? In this workshop we will explore how to create a compelling LinkedIn profile, how to network successfully within LinkedIn, connect with recruiters and alumni, and conduct research on your chosen field.
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: January 18, February 8, February 28, and March 16. You're welcome to come to as many as you'd like!
Join EDGE ambassadors, Rashmi and Emily, and EDGE advisor, Rachel, for a slice of pizza and learn about how to get started with EDGE. Find out details of how to complete each milestone and recommendations for how to get started this term!
EDGE is the University of Waterloo’s free and flexible experiential education certificate for students enrolled in regular stream programs*. Learn about the program and milestones while the ambassadors share their personal paths.
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.
Graduating in 2023? Maximize your employment opportunities upon graduation by learning about Waterloo's job board, WaterlooWorks. Also, hear about the many services and benefits offered through the Centre for Career Action and Alumni Relations that remain available to you after you graduate.
Upon registering for this event in WaterlooWorks, you will receive a link to register in Zoom.
The cover letter is an opportunity to share your story with a potential employer. As an essential part of your job application, this document helps link your experiences, values, and skillsets to the role you’re applying to. In this workshop, you will learn strategies for structuring your cover letter, building a narrative, and making connections between yourself and the employer.
Writing a cover-letter can feel annoying, daunting and time consuming!
In this workshop we will find ways to make writing a cover-letter less painful. We will dissect what cover-letters are actually about, talk about challenges you might face and chat about strategies that help your writing process.
How does co-op work?", "How do I contact my Co-op Advisor?", "When should I start looking for jobs?" If these are questions on your mind, join the Centre for Career Action for an introduction to co-op and an open Q&A where you can ask a Co-op Advisor your most pressing questions.
This workshop is for students from all faculties who are preparing to find their first co-op job.
Upon registering for this event in WaterlooWorks, you will receive a link to register in Zoom.
Through discussion and activities in this workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective résumé by analyzing job descriptions, assessing the relevance of your transferable skills and articulating these transferable skills in an action-oriented way.
"How does co-op work?", "How do I contact my Co-op Advisor?", "When should I start looking for jobs?" If these are questions on your mind, join the Centre for Career Action for an introduction to co-op and an open Q&A where you can ask a Co-op Advisor your most pressing questions.
*Note: This workshop is for graduate students who are preparing to find their first co-op job. If you are in the Master of Management Science, Master of Engineering ECE and Master of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, please attend your custom session.
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.
