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Are you exploring what's next after your graduate studies or postdoc experience? 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.

Feeling stuck with job searching You're not alone. This workshop teaches you successful ways to apply networking strategies to uncover hidden job market opportunties!

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.

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.

Preparing for an interview with Campus Housing? Join us for an interactive workshop designed to boost your confidence and sharpen your interview skills. Whether you're looking to land your next role in Campus Housing or just preparing for future opportunities, get some tips and tricks in this session that will guide you through the key elements of a successful interview.

Solving Wicked Problems – with the world, for the world

Discover the diverse careers that shape healthier, more active, and more connected communities.

Join professionals working in public health, recreation, therapeutic services, and community programming as they share how they design initiatives that support physical, mental, and social well-being. Learn how interdisciplinary teams create inclusive spaces, promote healthy lifestyles, and improve quality of life across all ages and populations.

After the panel, stick around for a relaxed social time when you can ask questions, network, and explore the many pathways into this rewarding and impactful profession.

Panelists are alumni from the Faculty of Health and include: 

• Erin Rellinger Smith (she/her), RKin, Centre for Community, Clinical and Applied Research Excellence (CCCARE) 
• Chad Van Dyk, Manager, Business & Service Operation at Wilfrid Laurier University Athletics & Recreation 
• Simone Douglas-Blaize, Program Coordinator for Homelessness and Housing at YWCA K-W 
• Lindsey Oretan, Recreation Therapist, Adult Specialized Mental Health at Waterloo Regional Health Network 
• Sarah Bourbonniere, Elder Life Specialist at the Hospital Elder Life Program in Waterloo Regional Health Network 
• Jennifer Yessis, Associate Director, School of Public Health Sciences at The University of Waterloo

Open to all students interested in exploring a career in the field of human health and well-being

Feeling stuck with job searching You're not alone. This workshop teaches you successful ways to apply networking strategies to uncover hidden job market opportunities!