International Student Career Workshop Series: Resumes & More

Are you an international student wondering how to find a job in Canada? Do you find that the information on job searching is a bit confusing or overwhelming? Are you looking for support in breaking down the job search journey into easily understandable and actionable steps? The International Student Career Workshop Series is tailored to international students and looks to inform participants of best practices in relation to the job search experience from the lens of an international student.

The International Student Career Workshop Series runs over five consecutive days (November 18-22, 2024) and is comprised of the following topics:

• Personal Branding: Building & Marketing 'You' Inc.
• Resumes & Cover Letters: Creating Compelling Correspondence
• Networking: It's Easier Than You Think!
• LinkedIn:Setting up, Utilizing and Optimizing your Profile
• Interviewing with Excellence

After successful completion, participants who have attended all five workshops, will receive a certificate of completion, and participation in the International Student Career Workshop Series will be reflected on participants' co-curricular record.
 
Resumes & Cover Letters: Creating Compelling Correspondence
Want to stand out in a stack of employment applications? To enhance your chances of having your application placed in the "Yes" pile for an interview after it has been reviewed, it is essential to create self-marketing material (your resume & cover letter) that reflects your skills and experiences in a manner which is strategic and reinforces your 'brand'. What does that mean? How do you go about creating such documents? Join this Career Education workshop to understand how you can position your skills and experiences to create a strategic, branded application materials and uncover the key principles which, when followed, ensure that you show the reader you understand what they are looking for AND you have what they need!

Visit this page to find the registration link.