Career Week

Career exploration: Explore Opportunities, Expand Your Horizons

Through early career planning, you can secure a competitive advantage in the job market and make well-informed decisions. Career exploration resources can help you discover career options and gain clarity, make informed decisions and match your personal interests and skills with career paths.

Understanding the Canadian labour market is key to making informed career decisions. This essential knowledge, along with tools to navigate the evolving labour market can offer you practical skills to access, as well as allow you to interpret and use relevant information to adapt to job trends.

Self-marketing tools: Build Your Brand, Share Your Story

Resumés and cover letters are crucial in creating a positive first impression and showcasing qualifications, skills and experiences. A good first impression can significantly increase your chances of securing an interview. Receive guidance in creating an effective resumé, whether you’re looking for a part-time, summer, internship or full-time position.

LinkedIn is an essential tool for networking, job searching, and career advancement. Learn the steps of building a LinkedIn profile to effectively showcase your skills, experience, and aspirations to stand out in today's competitive job market.

Interviews allow you to showcase your skills, qualifications and cultural fit while allowing employers to assess your communication and interpersonal skills. Learn about essential aspects of interviews and the key steps to prepare and succeed in any interview.

Job search and networking: Build Connections, Find Opportunities

Effective job search strategies give you an advantage by offering you a systematic approach to explore opportunities, stand out among your peers, and secure positions that match your career goals. Discover the most effective job search strategies, no matter the type of position you're seeking, and learn how understanding and using technology like AI can enhance your efficiency and success in the process.

Networking skills open doors to valuable connections, career opportunities and diverse perspectives that enhance personal and professional growth. Learn the fundamentals and the importance of networking during the job search process and prepare yourself for career events. 

Transition to work: Step In With Confidence, Thrive In Your Career

An under appreciated skill when stepping into the workplace is the importance of understanding different cultures and effective workplace communication. Develop the necessary skills for successful professional interactions in diverse work environments.

Professionalism cultivates a positive reputation for you, builds strong networks and enhances opportunities for career growth. Explore how to examine the differences between academic and professional environments, and gain insights into employers’ expectations.