January 12, 2010

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In this issue:
• The list of Job Shadow Hosts is Available
• Think it’s too early to start looking for a summer job?
• Check out a career forum
• Medical Multiple Mini Interview Days
• Veterinary Multiple Mini Interview Day

The list of Job Shadow Hosts is Available

Are you interested in spending Reading Week with a Job Shadow Host learning about the day-to-day realities of a field, gaining valuable advice and insight and making industry connections? Job Shadow Week matches you with a community-based professional for a workplace visit during February’s Reading Week (February 16 to 19, 2010). The list of Job Shadow Hosts is now available on CAPS website and you have until Monday, January 25 to apply to have a Job Shadow host. If selected, you will spend from one to four days during the designated week with your job shadow host.

For more information, including step by step instructions on how to apply to the program, follow this link.

Think it’s too early to start looking for a summer job?

Think again. The Summer Job Fair is coming up on February 4 from 10 to 4 p.m. in the Butterdome and CAPS already has job postings up for summer work. The summer job postings are in addition to the multitude of full and part time positions available upon graduation. CAPS job postings can be sorted by faculty, duration, full time, part time and keyword. Be sure to check the job postings often as they are updated daily.  

Check out a career forum

Every semester CAPS offers a range of career forums that explore different disciplines and the possible career paths available upon graduation. This semester is no exception with 12 career forums. Each career forum includes five to six speakers talking about their career and offering a day-in-the-life glimpse into their work.

Students are often surprised by the array of careers represented on the panel, sometimes not ever knowing some of them existed.  The connection speakers make between the skills learned at university and the skills used in the workplace are invaluable as they help students understand the value of their education and the importance of transferrable skills. Speakers are eager to share tips on being more employable by outlining volunteer and extracurricular activities that compliment in-class learning.

By attending a career forum, students gain a better understanding of the job market. This is exciting and motivating for students at every stage of their education - whether they are just starting their post secondary journey or approaching graduation. To learn more about career forums please visit the CAPS career forums page.

Medical Multiple Mini Interview Days

The Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is unfamiliar and challenging for most medical school hopefuls and requires you to answer complex questions evaluating ethical decision-making, communication, critical thinking, and knowledge of the healthcare system.  You will experience a simulation of the MMI and receive both verbal and written feedback on your answers.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

or

Saturday, February 20, 2010

Preregistration is open to all students as of Monday, January 4, 2010. You can pre-register at 2-100 SUB or call 780-492-4291. $30/students and recent graduates (within the last eight months), $60/others. A subsidy may apply if you are an Arts student or recent graduate.

Veterinary Multiple Mini Interview Day

The Veterinary Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is unfamiliar and challenging for most veterinary school hopefuls and requires you to answer complex questions evaluating your ethical decision-making, communication, and critical thinking.  Receive a full day of preparation for your MMI including:

•    A presentation on interview preparation
•    A simulated MMI with verbal and written feedback from CAPS staff and faculty from Agriculture Life and Environmental Sciences (ALES).
 
Saturday, March 6, 2010

Pre-registration is open to ALES students on Monday, January 18, 2010. Pre-registration opens to all students on Friday, February 12, 2010.

You my pre-register at 2-100 SUB or call 780-492-4291. $30/students and recent graduates (within the last eight months), $60/others.

What's Happening

Rapid Resume Review
Thursday, January 14 from 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.
8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Careers in Psychology 
Tuesday, January 19
5 to 7 p.m.
Biological Sciences room M-145
Free. Pre-register here.

Dear Employer: How do I write better work search letters?
Thursday, January 21 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m.
8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required.

Monsanto Canada Inc. Information Session 
Tuesday, January 26  
11 a.m. – 3p.m.          
2nd floor Ag/Forestry Centre in the Pit
Open to all Ag students
Click here to register

Career Chat on Green Economics with Senior Resource Economist, Pembina Institute
Wednesday, January 27 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m.
8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required. 

Careers in Nutrition & Food Science 
Wednesday, January 27
5 to 7 p.m.
ETLC 1-003, Shell Canada Lecture Theatre
Free. Pre-register here.

Rapid Resume Review
Tuesday, February 2 from 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
8917 HUB Mall
Free. Pre-registration not required. 

Summer Job Fair
Thursday, February 4 from
10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Butterdome

To Boldly Develop your International Career: Volunteer & Work Abroad!
(Part of International Week)  
Thursday, February 4
5 to 7 p.m.
2-100 SUB
Free. Pre-register here.

Careers in the Green Energy Sector
Co-sponsored by the Office of Sustainability           
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
5 to 8 p.m.
ETLC Solarium, Second Floor
Free. Pre-register here.

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