Launch Your Career 2023 - Schedule

Launch your career - September 23, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Time Group A Group B Group C
8:00 am Registrationand Breakfast - Arts Lecture Hall Registration and Breakfast - Arts Lecture Hall Registration and Breakfast - Arts Lecture Hall
9 am-10:00 am Networking and Communication Introduction to Co-op Professional Profile Pics
10:00 am-11:00 am Introduction to Co-op Professional Profile Pics  Networking and Communication
11:00 am-1:00 pm Professional Profile Pics Networking and Communication Introduction to Co-op
12:00 pm-1:00 pm  Lunch - Arts Lecture Hall  Lunch - Arts Lecture Hall  Lunch - Arts Lecture Hall
1:00 pm-2:00 pm Achieving High Performance - Fed Hall Achieving High Performance - Fed Hall Achieving High Performance - Fed Hall
2:00 pm-3:00 pm Dress for Success - Fed Hall Dress for Success - Fed Hall  Dress for Success - Fed Hall

Networking and Communications

Learn how to connect and make a great impression during job interviews, networking events, or even everyday interactions.  Catharine Dutt has gained her expertise in communication through her senior team leadership roles in consulting, where she has learned to talk and to listen to people.  Sharing ideas and then also drawing out the ideas and insights of others is key.  Catharine has worked both in the Public Accounting landscape and in banking.  Currently, Catharine, a SAF alumni,  is a Partner in the Enterprise Risk Services group in MNP’s Toronto Office.

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Dress for Success

The team from Surmesur will guide you in presenting your professional self, as you begin this next exciting chapter of your life.  Your wardrobe will go from classrooms to boardrooms, and friend hang-outs to networking sessions as you are a co-op student.  Learn how to style your outfit to suit you in any setting. Prepare to be inspired as this session walks you through how to present a powerful first impression and leave a lasting one. 

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Professional Profile Pics

A professional headshot is a valuable tool to showcase your best self and create a lasting impression. It captures your unique personality, confidence, and potential, making you stand out in various professional settings. Students have an opportunity to have their professional headshots taken by a local photographer.

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Achieving High Performance

Chris Janzen of The Ignition Co. provides students with a practical and proven approach to sustaining high performance in the University environment.  The energy management strategies that Chris shares work in the academic and the co-op terms. The session will challenge your thinking on what it takes to achieve your best and experience satisfaction in the process.  Grounded in science, you will learn principles and ideas to successfully replenish your energy to benefit of your mindset, stress levels, and focus.

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Introduction to Co-op

The Co-op components of the SAF programs are key for many students.  Lynn Graham will map out for you what the Co-op path looks like in years one and two, taking you right through the first job search in 2A.  Lynn is one of the members of SAF’s Co-op Team, and beyond the conference session, Lynn is available to meet during office hours or to take individual questions.  The session is an intro to Co-op, so with further co-op or career conversations, just send an email to Lynn.

· Learn more about the professional landscape and various types of jobs.

· Get a look at where jobs and other employer focussed opportunities are posted.

· Note how you can start building your resume now for the job search.

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