Join us for Speed Networking Week from November 16 to 19, 2020!
The ability to network in a virtual setting is more important than ever to make connections and explore future career paths. During the week of November 16, we will be offering a series of online sessions where you will learn how to network in a virtual setting and have the opportunity to speak with alumni from each of our programs in AHS.
Review the details below and register for your session(s) of interest. Sessions will be hosted via Cisco WebEx.
Students from any program in AHS may register to attend any Speed Networking event. Please register for all events that you wish to attend.
Networking 101 | Monday, November 16, 2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Networking can be intimidating! The Centre for Career Development is hosting Networking 101 to help you learn some tips and tricks for networking in a virtual setting. Register for this session to help you prepare for the other Speed Networking events, or as a standalone!
Speed Networking - KIN Alumni | Tuesday, November 17, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Kinesiology alumni as they share their experiences, offer career insight, and speak with you in small groups about what to expect once you have graduated from Waterloo!
Event details
6:00 – 6:05 p.m.: Welcome and housekeeping remarks
6:05 – 6:55 p.m.: Three speed networking rounds
6:55 – 7:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
Registration details
When you register for this Speed Networking session, you will select the top three alumni with whom you would like to network over the three networking rounds. We will match you with your preferred alumni for the event!
Students from any program in AHS may register to attend any Speed Networking event. Before you register, you will want to review the alumni bios to decide who you want to network with:
- Gord Hirano, Occupational Therapist & Executive Director, Hamilton Program for Schizophrenia
- Janna Marvyn, Pediatric Physiotherapist, Propel Physiotherapy
- Karen Hoodless, Professor, Advanced Ergonomics Studies Program, Fanshawe College
- Karlee Hall, Registered Physiotherapist and Clinic Owner, The Physio Room
- Kyle Train, Group and Life Disability Trainer, Sun Life Financial
- Laurie Vanderhaeghe Senior Clinical Orthotist, Ron Joyce Children's Health Centre
- Paige Hall, Abilities Case Manager, Sun Life Financial
Speed Networking - RLS Alumni | Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join Recreation and Leisure Studies alumni as they share their experiences, offer career insight, and speak with you in small groups about what to expect once you have graduated from Waterloo!
Event details
6:00 – 6:05 p.m.: Welcome and housekeeping remarks
6:05 – 6:55 p.m.: Three speed networking rounds
6:55 – 7:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
Registration details
When you register for this Speed Networking session, you will select the top three alumni with whom you would like to network over the three networking rounds. We will match you with your preferred alumni for the event!
Students from any program in AHS may register to attend any Speed Networking event. Before you register, you will want to review the alumni bios to decide who you want to network with:
- Ashley Gallant, Destination Project Manager, St. Jacobs, Grand River, Waterloo
- Julie Thompson, Director of Community Engagement, Community Justice Initiatives
- Lindsey Oretan, Recreation Therapist, R/TRO, CTRS, Grand River Hospital - Specialized Mental Health Program
- Mary Afable, Recreation Therapist, Grand River Hospital KW Health Centre
- Sara Middleton, Director, Community Impact, United Way Elgin Middlesex
Speed Networking - SPHHS Alumni | Thursday, November 19, 2020, 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join School of Public Health and Health Systems alumni as they share their experiences, offer career insight, and speak with you in small groups about what to expect once you have graduated from Waterloo!
Event details
6:00 – 6:05 p.m.: Welcome and housekeeping remarks
6:05 – 6:55 p.m.: Three speed networking rounds
6:55 – 7:00 p.m.: Closing remarks
Registration details
When you register for this Speed Networking session, you will select the top three alumni with whom you would like to network over the three networking rounds. We will match you with your preferred alumni for the event!
Students from any program in AHS may register to attend any Speed Networking event. Before you register, you will want to review the alumni bios to decide who you want to network with:
- Emilia Bozzo, Speech Language Pathology and Owner of Emilia M. Bozzo Speech and Language Services
- Gaby Sabados, Registered Midwife, St. Jacobs Midwives
- Grace Tang, Doctoral student, University of Toronto; St. Michael's Hospital Hematology-Oncology Clinical Research Group
- Heather McCully, Health Promotions Specialist, City of Hamilton Public Health Services
- Kirsten Sears, Health Promoter, Halton Region Health Department
- Thiv Paramsothy, Vice President of Growth, Adracare
Sample networking questions
Unsure what to ask during the networking rounds? Review the alumni bios to learn more about our guests, and then see below for a few sample questions to help you get started:
- What do you wish you knew in your undergrad that you know now?
- Do you have any recommendations for the types of volunteer positions that would help prepare me for your field?
- Did you always want to do what you are currently doing? If not, what led you to it?
- Have you had other positions that helped lead you to your current one?
- What is one of your favourite aspects of your current job?
Registration
To attend, please register for your session(s) of interest via our online registration form. Registration for this event is now closed.
Registrants will receive additional information about Speed Networking Week, with links to attend each event for which they’ve registered via email after registration closes. Please note that only the Networking 101 session will be recorded for future viewing.