BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20260601T044107EDT-6303cuchw4@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20260601T084107Z DESCRIPTION:Join CaPS in our Zoom online courses.  Empower your job search  by taking as many of these courses as you need!\n\n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Crash Course for CVS and Cover Letters\n November 1\, 2021\n 11:00 am - 12:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Empower your job or internship search w ith outstanding applications. We will share tips\, advice and insight to m ake sure your CV and cover letter tell your story and highlight your skill s\, experience and unique value to an employer.\n\n By attending this cours e\, you will be able to:\n\n \n Understand expectations around the format an d purpose of CVs and cover letters\n Identify strategies for customizing ap plication materials to specific jobs\n Articulate skills and accomplishment s within the CV and cover letter The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time.\n \n\n \n Coffee with Caree r Advisors (CV/CL Theme - ION)\n November 2\, 2021\n 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Coffee with Career Advisors (Open Theme - ION) \n Nove mber 5\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n “Drop in” to our open zoom forum to meet some of your CaPS Career Advisors and ask your CV/CL career-related questions! Our experienced team of graduate and unde rgraduate advisors are here to make it easier for you to get the informati on you need and take the next step in your employment journey\n\n \n Crash C ourse in LinkedIn Pt 1: Building a Professional Profile and Getting Starte d\n November 4\, 2021\n 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Boost yo ur job or internship search with a polished LinkedIn profile. We will expl ain how to create a professional LinkedIn presence\, share quick tips on w hat to post during this challenging time and explore how to leverage this platform to build your network.\n\n By attending this course\, you will be able to:\n\n \n Learn tips and tricks to build a impactful profile (and mist akes to avoid)\n Discover how to expand your network of key contacts\, buil d credibility\, and apply LinkedIn intelligence in your job search\n Unders tand best practices on how to use LinkedIn during COVID-19\n \n\n \n Coffee w ith your Career and Local Wellness Advisors for Mac Students\n \n November 5 \, 2021\n 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Open to Macdonald Cam pus Students Only.\n\n “Drop in” to our open zoom forum to meet your CaPS C areer Advisor and your Local Wellness Advisor (LWA). Our experienced team of advisors are here to make it easier for you to get the information you need and take the next step in your McGill journey. Whether you are search ing for part-time positions\, internships\, future full time jobs\, or any thing in between\; or have questions about available mental health support s on and off campus\, for both in-province and out of province students\, and other student support activities and options\; this is the place to be !\n\n \n Crash Course in LinkedIn Pt 2: Tutorial Session on Networking and C areer Exploration \n November 8\, 2021\n 11:00 am - 12:00 pm\n RSVP through m yFuture\n\n This LinkedIn tutorial is designed to help students explore car eer paths\, research prospective employers\, search company profiles\, rea ch out to Alumni\, and build relationships with Industry professionals. Yo u will learn how to make this networking platform work for you in your sea rch for an exciting and meaningful career. Come prepared and ready to work with your LinkedIn account open!\n\n By attending this course\, you will b e able to:\n\n \n Learn best practices for expanding your network and connec ting with industry professionals\n Understand how to leverage the tools and features on LinkedIn in your career exploration\n \n\n \n Coffee with Career Advisors (New Grads)\n November 8\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n \n December 7\, 2021\n 10:30 am - 11:30 am\n RSVP through myFuture \n Coffee with Career Advisors (Open Topic)\n\n November 16\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n November 25\, 2021\n 1:30 pm - 2:30 p m\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n December 16\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm\n RSVP th rough myFuture\n\n Coffee with Career Advisors (CV/CL Theme)\n November 30\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n “Drop in” to our open z oom forum to meet some of your CaPS Career Advisors and ask your career-re lated questions! Our experienced team of graduate and undergraduate adviso rs are here to make it easier for you to get the information you need and take the next step in your employment journey.\n\n \n  \n\n Crash Course in S tarting to build your Academic CV (FOR GRAD STUDENTS\, POSTDOCS)\n November 9\, 2021\n 10:30 am - 11:30 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n \n Whether you wan t to start your grad degree off on the right foot\, preparing to apply for an academic fellowship\, or finishing up your doctorate and getting ready to go on the academic market for a tenure-track position – this workshop is for you.\n\n In this overview on building an academic cv\, you will\n\n \n Learn about common components of an academic cv and career profile\n How to think about creating and populating categories (and subcategories) of a cademic experience on your cv\n Ideate on how to use your cv to help plot o ut your academic career development.\n \n \n\n \n Grad Student Job Seekers' Se minar (Humanities & Social Sciences)\n November 17\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Almost finished your PhD & thinking of trans itioning out of academia? Considering working in other sectors? Interested in learning about the differences between an academic and non academic jo b search? Come share your questions and concerns with your graduate career advising team and colleagues in a special remote seminar from the comfort of your home.\n\n By attending this workshop\, you will:\n\n \n Learn about the differences between job hunting and applications in academia and beyon d\n Share strategies for networking and positioning yourself for the job ma rket\n Think about transferrable skills\, values\, and interests that can h elp you find new career paths\n Ask questions and get feedback from your pe ers and grad career advisors \n \n\n \n Career Conversations Matter: Sustaina bility\n November 23\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:30 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n   \n\n This session lets you experience how conversations allow us to get to know others while helping us clarify our own thoughts and generate new one s\, such as how an interest in sustainability can guide your future career !  Using a structured approach\, you’ll get to practice two skills employe rs seek in hires:\n\n \n Oral Communication - by articulating who you are\, storytelling\, listening and asking good questions\n Self Development – by learning how clarity around your strengths and self-knowledge inform caree r decisions\, so you can speak more confidently with employers.\n \n\n To ge t the most out of this highly interactive workshop\, you should expect to have your camera on during the breakouts.\n\n You’ll get a link to do a 5mi n prep activity 1-2 days before the workshop. So do the prep BEFORE you jo in the zoom. If you need help\, email careers.caps [at] mcgill.ca\n\n \n Gra d Student Job Seekers' Seminar (Sciences)\n November 26\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3 :00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Almost finished your PhD & thinking of tr ansitioning out of academia? Considering working in other sectors? Interes ted in learning about the differences between an academic and non academic job search? Come share your questions and concerns with your graduate car eer advising team and colleagues in a special remote seminar from the comf ort of your home.\n\n By attending this workshop\, you will:\n\n \n Learn abo ut the differences between job hunting and applications in academia and be yond\n Share strategies for networking and positioning yourself for the job market\n Think about transferrable skills\, values\, and interests that ca n help you find new career paths\n Ask questions and get feedback from your peers and grad career advisors\n \n\n \n Networking for Introverts and other s Who Hate Networking\n November 30\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP throu gh myFuture\n\n You have heard it before\, most people find jobs through ne tworking & need to tap into the hidden job market. But what if you are tap ped out\, don’t know anyone & dread having to cold call? Designed by and w ith introverts in mind\, this workshop will explore the many ways to build your network without saying a word. If you have ever wondered how you wil l promote yourself\, keep a conversation going or follow up on one\, this workshop is for you! This workshop will identify and explore key component s of effective in-person communication throughout the job search process. \n\n As a result of attending this workshop\, students will be able to:\n\n \n Approach networking with less anxiety.\n Have ideas on how to reach out t o people effectively.\n Be aware of the impact of non-verbal communication. \n Understand that most jobs are found through the hidden job market and th at networking is a win-win situation.\n \n\n \n Job Search Action Plan Worksh op\n December 2\, 2021\n 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\n Ready t o start your summer or post-grad job search? This crash course will review the key strategies to use\, and focus on helping you develop an action pl an and a timeline to make sure you stay motivated and on target! By attend ing this course\, you will be able to: Learn what job search strategies wo rk well Know what steps to take to organize your job search Use our checkl ist to personalize your own action plan\n\n \n The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time. All confirme d attendees will receive a copy of the slides directly following the cours e. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR rec ognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your McGill email address.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20211101 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20211216 SUMMARY:CaPS November and December Online Job Search Events URL:https://www.mcgill.ca/caps/channels/event/caps-november-and-december-on line-job-search-events-334149 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR