What? Through discussion and hands-on activities in this half-day workshop, you will learn how to prepare an effective résumé and cover letter by analyzing job descriptions, assessing the relevance of your transferable skills and articulating these transferable skills in an action-oriented way.
When? Monday, May 13, 9:30am-12:30pm
Where? TC 2218 (Tatham Centre)
How do I sign up? Registration instructions found here.
What? Bring your laptop or pen and paper and get drafting or improving your résumé and cover letter. Career Advisors and your peers will be available for feedback and guidance. Note: To attend this afternoon session you must attend the morning workshop “Résumé and Cover Letter Writing for Graduate Students and Postdocs.”
When? Monday, May 13, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where? TC 2218 (Tatham Centre)
What? In this interactive workshop, you’ll practice translating academic language to industry language, apply strategies for answering interview questions and evaluate the effectiveness of responses to interview questions.
When? Wednesday, May 22, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where? TC 2218 (Tatham Centre)
How do I sign up? Registration instructions found here.
UWaterloo English's Lamees Al Ethari and Carrie Snyder and writer Tasneem Jamal facilitated the X Page Workshop, a SSHRC Connection Grant project in which immigrant and refugee women from the Waterloo region wrote stories based on their life experiences.
Come hear their work at Quilt of Stories, a storytelling performance about home and belonging.
What? Learn from Larry Smith (Director of the Problem Lab, Adjunct Associate Professor of Economics, Author, TED Speaker) as he presents on how to identify the challenges your employer is facing using advanced Google and YouTube searches to become a promotable employee.
When? Monday, June 3, 5:30pm-7:30pm
Where? TC 2218 (Tatham Centre)
How do I sign up? Registration instructions found here.
What? Whether you are considering a career in industry or academia, having a broad skill set and being able to recognize the value of your skills is important for success. Attend this workshop to explore the skills you already have and to create an action plan for skill development during your graduate studies.
When? Monday, June 10, 1:30pm-3:30pm
Where? TC 2218 (Tatham Centre)
