Launch Your Career 2024 - Schedule

Launch Your Career- September 21st 9 am to 4 pm. Federation Hall
Time Topic Speaker
9:00 am – 9:50 am Registration  
10:00 am – 11:00 am Networking/Communication Stuart Knight
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Achieving High Performance Chris Janzen
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Intro to Co-op Lynn Graham
12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch  
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Dress for Success Gemini Agency
2:00 pm – 4:00 pm Photoshoot, CAASA Panel, Ask an Upper-Year Panel  

Networking and Communications

Join Stuart Knight as he shares insightful teachings and experiences around networking and communication skills. Learn how to connect and make a great impression during job interviews, networking events, or even everyday interactions. You'll learn how to talk and listen to people in conversations, which is important in the professional world.

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Achieving High Performance

This session provides students a practical and proven approach to sustain high performance in their university years. It will challenge your thinking on what it takes to achieve your best and experience true fulfillment in the process. Grounded in science, you’ll learn principles and ideas to successfully manage your energy, mindset, stress and focus.

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Introduction to Co-op

The Co-op component of the SAF programs are key for many students. We 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.

· 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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Dress for Success

Dress for Success will teach you how to present your professional self, as you begin this next exciting chapter in your life. 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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Photoshoot

Get professional headshots from Picture Yourself.

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