Résumé tips: Thinking like an employer (Jul 9, 2024)
Feeling confused with your résumé? Let's make it shine. Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strongest and relevant skills to make your résumé more appealing to employers.
Feeling confused with your résumé? Let's make it shine. Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strongest and relevant skills to make your résumé more appealing to employers.
Looking for a job? Join us for an all-in-one workshop where you'll learn how to navigate the job search in its entirety: from work search, to applications, to interviews! Whether you're a first-time job seeker, or pursuing your next opportunity, this workshop will cover the basics, as well as tips and strategies for searching for work, crafting a resume and cover letter, acing your interview - and the supports & resources available to you along the way.
If the future looks foggy, you're not alone! This 90-minute workshop is designed to support Arts students begin their post-graduation journey. In this workshop you will:
Let's explore and unlock the full potential of your Arts degree together. As a bonus, you can sign up for career planning support at the end of the workshop to get connected to a career advisor.
Note: This session is restricted to students in the Faculty of Arts and is recommended for those who are in the final two years of their program.
You've heard LinkedIn is extremely impactful. How so? Let's explore your impact together. This workshop will support your career journey as we explore how to use LinkedIn and network successfully to best meet your goals.
CCD and EDGE are offering FREE headshots. It will take place on July 23, 2024 in the Tatham Centre (TC) on the main floor by the stairs from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Please select a 10-minute timeslot for your headshot and arrive 5 minutes early on the day of the event. We will also be offering walk-in appointments on a first-come first-served basis after booked appointments. So booking a timeslot ensures that you will get your photos taken at the time you have indicated.
Please register and pick your timeslot on the booking form. You will receive a confirmation email after you register and a reminder email 1 day before the event. Within 14 days after the event, you will receive 3 images with no edits made along with information on how to edit the photos should you choose. There will be four appointments available for each 10-minute timeslot.
If you have any questions, please email careers@uwaterloo.ca
Searching for work? Whether you're looking for co-op, seasonal, or part-time jobs, this workshop is for you! In this virtual session, we'll share and discuss a variety of job search strategies: where to look for opportunities, how to optimize your applications, and uncovering the "hidden job market" by making networking work for you.
Are you exploring what's next after your graduate studies or postdoc? Through discussion and reflection activities, this session will increase your understanding of the career-decision making process and how to plan for multiple potential career paths. We will also explore resources and networking options to gather information about careers that would suit your interests and skills.
Are you looking into pursuing future studies but not sure where to start? The Further Education Fair is the perfect opportunity for you! On October 10th, you will be able to speak with representatives about programs and schools you're interested in. Talk to over 70+ representatives from teaching, law, MBA, engineering, health, pharmacy, optometry, veterinary medicine, social work, college post-degree/certificate programs in Canada and abroad.