Career Services regularly highlights workshops, info sessions and programming to showcase the variety of opportunities that are available to you as a student (and beyond).
For more information and to register for the events, visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers Workshops and Events Calendar (log in to Carleton360 from the Current Students website).
Coming up:
Becoming a Doctor: Pathways & Insights with UMHS Info Booth – Tuesday, February 13, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Join the University of Medicine and Health Sciences in Saint Kitts (UMHS) at their info booth to learn how UMHS can help you achieve your dream of becoming a doctor. Meet Genevieve Gagne, Associate Director of Admissions for Canada at UMHS, with over 10 years of experience in Canadian medical education, including working at uOttawa Faculty of Medicine and the Canadian Resident Matching Service (CaRMS). Gain valuable insights into residency matching for Canadian and international students, and discover strategies for navigating the application process confidently. Don’t miss this chance to explore studying medicine in Canada or abroad and shape your future in healthcare!
Meet SGU: St. George’s University Info Booth – Wednesday, February 14, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Discover the St. George’s University M.D. program and personalized model of academic support, collaborative campus culture, post-graduate outcomes and expert career guidance, as well as explore how SGU prepares you to be an outstanding doctor. Open to all students.
Resume Workshop – Session 3: Insider Insights into Applicant Tracking Software – Thursday, February 15, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Session 3 covers applicant tracking software, which is software that manages the recruiting and hiring process, including job postings and applications. This session includes how Applicant Tracking Software (ATS) is used by organizations, indicators that an organization may be using ATS and how the use of ATS affects how you write your resume and cover letter.
Applying to Graduate and Professional Studies Workshop – Part 1: What Do I Need to Know? – Wednesday, February 28, 2024, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Thinking about graduate school or professional programs? Getting ready to apply? Not sure where to start? Career Services is here to help! This session is open to both current students and alumni regardless of your career goals and where you are at in the exploration or application process. The session will cover things to consider before applying to any graduate school and professional programs, how to research/compare schools and requirements, key timelines for applying, how to decide what offer to accept when there are multiple offers and how Career Services can help with the consideration of graduate schools or professional programs. Please note that you can attend one or both sessions depending on your needs and schedule.
Resume Workshop – Session 4: Leveraging AI Tools for Job Applications – Thursday, February 29, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
AI tools are having an increasing impact all across society. Session 4 covers AI tools and how they relate to job applications. This includes best practices for using AI to create job applications, examples of possible prompts to use and AI detection tools.
Applying to Graduate and Professional Studies Workshop – Part 2: Application Documents – Wednesday, March 6, 2024, 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
This session for students and alumni will cover writing a high-quality personal statement, the differences between a CV and resume and when to use either one appropriately, securing the right professional and academic references and preparing for standardized tests. There will also be time during the session to work on your personal statement/letter of intent or application and receive support and feedback.
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