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 via the Current Students website).
Coming up:
Navigating the Canadian Workplace: Session 3 – Introduction to the Canadian Hiring Process – Tuesday, January 30, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Find out about the “hidden job market” and how to access it, discover what networking is and learn practical tips to make your job search strategic and targeted. This workshop series is offered both in person and asynchronously for international students and newcomers to Canada. For full details about the workshop series, including how to register, visit the Workshops page.
Resume Workshop – Session 2: How to Write a Persuasive Cover Letter – Thursday, February 1, 2024, 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
A strong cover letter can increase your chances of landing an interview. Session 2 covers the basics of creating a noteworthy cover letter, including how the cover letter differs from the resume, proper structure and layout and how to connect your experience to each application. Coming up later this term: Session 3: Insider Insights into Applicant Tracking Software and Session 4: Leveraging AI Tools for Job Applications.
myUniMate Recruitment Information Event – Monday, February 5, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Open to students and alumni from business, engineering, computer science, math, statistics and art and design. At this virtual session, connect with professionals from myUniMate to learn about their platform and current hiring initiatives. myUniMate is an early-stage pioneering student engagement platform designed to redefine the college journey. myUniMate is seeking enthusiastic individuals who are motivated by ambitious goals to fulfill their mission. Ideal candidates thrive in a startup atmosphere, where challenging and unsolved problems are abundant. They value team members who are keen to learn, grow and engage in collaborative efforts. Open opportunities (permanent, contract and internships) exist in software engineering and development, conversation experience, product design and development, data science, marketing and more.
Ross Video Recruitment Event – Tuesday, February 6, 2024, 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Students in computer science, engineering and business, at this in-person session, learn about Ross Video and their Live Production Technology! Join this in-person session to connect with recruiters and industry professionals, gain insights into the hiring process and learn about co-op internships and entry-level positions.
Ontario Parks Student Employment Opportunity – Thursday, February 8, 2024, 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Ontario Parks protects ecologically important spaces throughout Ontario – from the shores of Lake Erie up to the boreal forests of Northern Ontario. It takes lots of people working together to preserve these spaces while welcoming visitors from Ontario and beyond. This summer, adventure within Ontario’s forests, beaches, rivers and lakes while gaining job skills and experience! This virtual info session is open to all students.
Ottawa 67’s Game Night x Engineering Networking with Employers – Aviation + Building Sciences – Friday, February 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Mechanical, civil, aerospace and architecture students, this one’s for you! Tell a friend and take part in this unique opportunity to network with employers from the aviation and building sciences industry, while enjoying an exciting Ottawa 67’s hockey game! This is a chance for students to meet with organizations to discuss potential co-op/internship positions and new grad employment opportunities. Employers include Minto, Modern Niagara, Pomerleau, WSP, Perkins & Will, Architecture 49 and more. Purchase your ticket to this event for $20 using the student discount.
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.
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