Learn success strategies for a Canadian job search!
Students are welcome to attend one or more sessions!
Day: Every Tuesday | Time: 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Location: Sutherland Campus, C2-102.3
Day: Every Wednesday | Time: 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Location: Frost Campus Library, Room 317 B
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Meeting Topics and Session Dates
Your Rights in the Workplace
Essential for international students and any student interested in understanding their rights in the workplace. Learn about the laws that protect your rights at work including rights about being paid for work and training, rights to freedom from discrimination or harassment, and rights to safety. Find out what you can do if you are not being treated fairly at work.”
>>| FROST CAMPUS: December 11 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Room 317 B
Ace your Interviews
Job interviews can make many of us feel nervous, but you can be prepared by attending this session. Find out what employers expect in the interview process, learn about the most common questions employers ask and find out how to make the best impression using 7 key strategies for interview success.
>>| FROST CAMPUS: November 20 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Room 317 B
>>| SUTHERLAND CAMPUS: December 10 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | C2-102.3
Strengths for Success
Knowing your unique strengths and communicating them clearly and confidently to employers is essential to your job search success. Learn how to identify and describe your transferable skills, technical skills and personal qualities by creating accomplishment statements that demonstrate your value to employers.
>>| SUTHERLAND CAMPUS: November 26 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | C2-102.3
LinkedIn and Your Personal Brand
Learn how to write a clear and interesting personal brand statement that will help you build your professional network. Find out what to include in your LinkedIn profile and how to use it to make a positive impression with employers.
>>| FROST CAMPUS: December 4 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Room 317 B
Career Interests and Values
A fun and interactive exploration of your interests and the related career clusters you might find most fulfilling. You will complete a free career assessment to find out your top 3 interests and discover careers options that match. Discover what energizes you on the job and learn how your values contribute to your work satisfaction.
>>| New dates for 2025 coming soon
Resume and Cover Letter
Learn the basics of resume writing and find out how to impress an employer in 7 seconds. Find out how to target your resume to a specific job to get more interviews. Discover how key words and high impact statements can make your resume and cover letter stand out. Learn to write a customized cover letter that gives you a competitive edge.
>>| FROST CAMPUS: December 18 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Room 317 B
>>| SUTHERLAND CAMPUS: December 3 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | C2-102.3
Job Search Strategies and Networking
Discover how to find jobs in the “hidden job market” and increase your career opportunities. Get tips on what you can do now to get a jump on a job search in your profession. Find out what strategies are working for other students.
>>| FROST CAMPUS: November 27 | 2 p.m. – 3 p.m. | Room 317 B
>>| SUTHERLAND CAMPUS: December 17 | 11 a.m. – 12 p.m. | C2-102.3