Employer Advice Career Café - Drop in to speak with reps from RBC, City of Winnipeg, DASCH, D2L, Staffmax & CAHRD
Nov 25, 2021 11:00 AM
to
01:30 PM
Online
Registration Deadline:
Nov 25, 2021 01:00 AM
Join this online come-and-go event and jump-start your career plans. Meet one-on-one with employers from different industry sectors. Get their professional opinion on:
- gaining skills that are transferable across occupational areas
- enhancing your resume, CV, or cover letter
- preparing for an interview
- experiences they value
- other questions you may have about the world of work
Representatives from the following organizations will be attending and providing advice:
- City of Winnipeg
- Royal Bank of Canada
- Staffmax Staffing & Recruiting
- D2L Corporation
- DASCH - Direct Action in Support of Community Homes Inc
- (CAHRD) Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development
There are many industries and over 40,000 occupations to consider!
UM Career Consultants will also be on hand to help you explore career options, industry resources and provide additional career planning and job search guidanance.
Note: This is a come-and-go event between 11:00am and 1:30pm. The event will be held through video conferencing:
Meeting URL: https://zoom.us/j/94937643390?pwd=c0ZNL0dGcFNITGdzMnRsYWp0UlV6dz09
Meeting ID: 949 3764 3390
Passcode: 078734
Sample questions to ask employer representatives at the event:
- How can I enhance my resumé? What general resumé tips can you provide?
- As an employer, what's your job search advice?
- What skills can I develop now to increase my employability?
- What type of experiences do employers in this field value?
- What interview questions and hiring practices are common in this industry?
- How should I structure my cover letter?
Sample questions to ask a UM Career Consultant:
- What occupations and types of jobs might I consider with an interest in….?
- What types of jobs and industries connect with my area of study?
- What can I do now to increase my employability when I graduate?
- What summer or part-time jobs relate to my career goal?
- What career-related volunteer opportunities could I consider?
