Events

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.

That deadline is coming up! Have last minute questions about your application? Curious about what happens after you hit submit? Come ask us anything about applying to medical school!

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.

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. 

Feeling confused writing your résumé? Let's make it shine. Learn how to interpret job descriptions to identify your strengths that best align with job descriptions to make you stand out to employers.

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

Thinking about apply for further education? Let's support your application! In this workshop, the Further Ed team will share information about transcription notations and the curations of selective prerequisites for different further education programs.

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.

Let’s build your confidence together. Discover how to ace your next interview as we uncover approaches to translate academic language and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions to stand out to future employers.

Join us in welcoming Lime Connect as we gain insights on disability disclosure in the workplace. Students should walk away from this session with a better understanding of the disability disclosure process for employment positions and gain insights on effective strategies to support their success. Key topics of disclosure will be answered using the “Whether? When? How?” approach, which reinforces agency through informed decision making.

When: Tuesday October 1^st from 1-2pm ET.

Format: Zoom Webinar – no registration required

• Event link: https://uwaterloo.zoom.us/j/93494207498?pwd=QxSd6aIFUJOGo8LQC4heWOetCbyv9X.1
• Be sure to copy the link into your calendars and click to join at the time of the event

Intended Audience: Students enrolled in co-op or EDGE

Additional Information:

• No registration required
• Attendees will have the ability to join and ask questions anonymously
• Session will be recorded and made available for those unable to attend
• Captions will be enabled and can be used as needed. Additionally, a transcript will be generated and made available following the session

General event questions, as well as questions or concerns regarding accessibility or accommodation matters can be directed to: co-op.accessibility@uwaterloo.ca

For ongoing support with navigating the co-op employment experience as a student with a disability, contact co-op.accessibility@uwaterloo.ca