CaPS April Online Job Search Events

Join CaPS in our Zoom online courses.  Empower your job search by taking as many of these courses as you need!

Conversations Matter – Speaking to your Strengths
April 1, 2022
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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This highly interactive session involves structured conversations that help clarify our thoughts and generate new ones to guide our careers. You’ll get to practice two core career skills employers seek in hires:

• Interview skills – Prepare and confidently answer common interview questions by articulating who you are, storytelling, and listening
• Self-Knowledge – by gaining clarity around your strengths and interests so you can speak to them more confidently with employers

Coffee with Career Advisors (Open Topic)
April 1, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Coffee with Career Advisors (Summer Jobs)
April 20, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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“Drop in” to our open zoom forum to meet some of your CaPS Career Advisors and ask your career-related questions! Our experienced team of graduate and undergraduate advisors are here to make it easier for you to get the information you need and take the next step in your employment journey.

LEVEL UP: The Change Maker's Guide to Teamwork & Leadership (PART 2)
April 2, 2022
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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DESCRIPTION: The intention of this interactive three (3) part program is to empower participants in developing teamwork, leadership skills, and practical strategies for operating in a range of plausible yet unpredictable futures. Please note that this is Part 2 of the series and focuses on intentionality, conflict resolution and more.

Desired outcome of Part 2:
Increase understanding about why being intentional regarding organizational norms is essential and relevant for success
Develop greater awareness of implicit and explicit organizational/group norms; how these show up and inform organizational/collective results.
Improve clarity about how to establish & maintain organizational norms that facilitate cohesion and organizational adaptiveness

Desired outcomes of the PROGRAM include:

Engaging in a learning community through interactions, experimentation, and sharing.
Recognizing and welcoming inclusive practices into team settings.
Practicing strategic collective processes such as decision-making in various contexts.
Defining actions to be implemented to develop resilience as leaders, team members, and learners.

Ideally you will be able to use your audio and video in breakout rooms for some activities.

Coffee with your Career and Local Wellness Advisors (Open to International Students Only)
April 6, 2022
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
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“Drop in” to our open zoom forum to meet some of your CaPS Career Advisors and your Local Wellness Advisor (LWA).

Our experienced team will answer your questions as we want to make it easy for you to get the career and health information you need, to make the most of McGill journey.

Crash Course for CVs and Cover Letters
April 14, 2022
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Empower your job or internship search with outstanding applications. We will share tips, advice and insight to make sure your CV and cover letter tell your story and highlight your skills, experience and unique value to an employer.

By attending this course, you will be able to:

• Understand expectations around the format and purpose of CVs and cover letters
• Identify strategies for customizing application materials to specific jobs
• Articulate skills and accomplishments within the CV and cover letter 

Career Conversations Matter: Building Interview Skills
April 22, 2022
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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This highly interactive session involves structured conversations that help clarify our thoughts and generate new ones to guide our careers. You’ll get to practice two core career skills employers seek in hires:

• Interview skills – Prepare and confidently answer common interview questions by articulating who you are, storytelling, and listening
• Self-Knowledge – by gaining clarity around your strengths and interests so you can speak to them more confidently with employers

This online zoom session is highly interactive, and you should expect to have your camera on during the breakouts.

Micro-ExP Info Session
April 25, 2022
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Introducing: Micro-ExP: 1-week online program running in May to help you conveniently build core career skills that’ll enhance your CV and help you land your next internship/job!

Must be a U0 or U1 to join. U2’s with no work/volunteer experience may be eligible too.

To learn more, you can visit the Micro-ExP site by clicking here

Register through myFuture for the info session – Apr 25 @ 11am

Or sign up here to make sure you get a spot!

*Includes FREE LinkedIn Learning access until 2023!

Crash Course in Interviewing
April 26, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Boost your confidence before your interview. We will share our best interview preparation tips and explore the similarities and differences between interviewing virtually and in person. The 30 minute session will be followed by a brief Q&A.

By attending this course, you will be able to:

• Prepare prior to an interview and know what constitutes post interview etiquette
• Develop strategies for communicating your skills and experiences in an interview
• Identify resources for preparing and practicing, to help build your confidence

International Students: Finding Work in Canada Part 1 = Work and Work Permits
April 28, 2022
10:00 am - 11:00 am
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Before finding out how to work in Canada, international students must first gain an understanding of the rules and regulations that govern work in Canada.

By attending this workshop, you will learn:

• the definition of what constitutes work.
• the requirements that must be met to work on and off campus as an international student.
• an overview of student work permits such as coop/internship work permits and post-graduation work permits

Rock Your Internship
April 28, 2022
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
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Landed a summer internship/job and wondering how to prepare? In this workshop we’ll cover key tips and useful information to “know before you go,” goal-setting, and pre-reflection questions designed to help you be intentional about your experience.

Learning objectives:

• Identify the key considerations for getting started in your role
• Understand goal-setting for professional success
• Reflect upon the pre-internship experience

All confirmed attendees will receive a copy of the slides directly following the course. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your McGill email address.