Events

Got a technical interview coming up?  Join us for a lively session with insider tips from a D2L recruiter and senior developer, plus two upper year co-op students who’ve been through it and know what works.  

What’s in store:  

• Watch a live technical interview demo 

• Learn what to expect during the process 

• Gain practical tips to prepare  

Grab some pizza, bring your questions, and leave feeling confident to crush your next technical interview! 

Job applications can be daunting. Writing cover letters don't have to be. This workshop will build your confidence as we dissect how to write cover letters.

Interested in joining the campus housing team? This workshop will guide you through the application process step-by-step. Learn how to craft a standout resume, write a compelling one-page cover letter, and confidently respond to both written and video application questions.

 Looking for a co-op job? Come and meet Co-op and Career Advisors who are here to help you move forward in your job search. Bring your résumé for review and receive personalized feedback. Ask your co-op questions and get job search tips – no appointment needed!

Preparing for interviews? This interactive workshop will support your career journey as we build your confidence to ace your next interview.

Planning on attending the P4E Job Fair on Feburary 4 at Bingemans? In this workshop we will cover tips for 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.

Planning on attending the P4E Job Fair on Feburary 4 at Bingemans? In this workshop we will cover tips for 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.

Understanding your skills and how you want to use them is a big part of the career decision making process. In this workshop, we will engage in a few reflections to help you identify skills you're gaining from your grad studies and postdoc and how those might influence your career choices.

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.

You are invited to the largest job fair of its kind in the country!

Partnerships for Employment (P4E) is a partnership between the University of Waterloo, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Guelph and Conestoga College. P4E hosts a Job Fair each fall and winter. This fair will have over 100 employers in attendance. To attend the fair, please register on Portal, ride the shuttle bus to Bingemans, and bring your WATcard and copies of your resume. 

Wondering how to prepare for P4E, start a conversation with an employer, or how to follow-up after the fair? Attend the Preparing for the P4E Job Fair workshops on January 27th from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. OR January 28th from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. You can register for these workshops on the Career Centre Events calendar on WaterlooWorks or Portal.

Information about P4E Job Fairs, as well as a full list of employers, can be found on the P4E website.

Register on Portal to attend this event.