If you are looking for a new job – whether part-time, summer, or your first job after graduation, here are some helpful resources.
Networking and Job Search
Summer Job Search During COVID-19
Things have changed a lot — and quickly. If you are looking for a summer job, even in these uncertain times, there are still strategies you can use to increase your chances of success. In this session, a Career Counsellor will guide you through the process of identifying your goals, the sectors and types of organizations that are still offering summer opportunities, and concrete action steps you can take to secure those leads.
Effective Networking During COVID-19
Advance your career with authentic relationships during times of social distancing Wondering how to develop the career skill of networking while self-isolating? In this workshop, you will: 1) Get remote strategies for how to approach networking, get organized, and solidify your connections; 2) Be prepared to introduce yourself effectively in a virtual context and ask intelligent questions; 3) Boost your confidence when talking to new people through knowledge and practice.
LinkedIn I - Building Your Profile
Get started with LinkedIn and create your profile during a time of self-isolation Are you new or relatively new to LinkedIn? Already have a Profile but not sure how effective it is? Get hands-on in designing your own online profile so that it is relevant for as many options as possible without looking unfocused. Be prepared to create or continue editing your LinkedIn profile during the session. We will reflect on and discuss strategies for representing you and your career aspirations virtually within the LinkedIn community.
LinkedIn II - Networking StrategiesLearn how to use LinkedIn to network during a time of self-isolation Explore the capabilities of Linkedin.com for researching careers and experience how it can support career decision-making, job searching, and in particular, networking. Discuss common questions such as: "What do I put in a message when reaching out to someone?" or How do I find alumni to talk with?" or "How can I get someone to respond to my message without bugging them?" Intended for students with an existing LinkedIn profile. Please be prepared to explore LinkedIn along with the facilitator during this workshop.
Resume and Cover Letter
Ramp Up Your Resume
This 50-minute session will teach you strategies for highlighting your unique skills, knowledge, and experiences on your resume/CV. To benefit most fully, it is helpful to be targeting a specific opportunity and to have a (digital or hard copy) draft of your resume available to edit.
Conquer the Cover Letter
During this workshop, you will learn about the purpose and structure of a cover letter, as well as strategies for effective cover letter writing. Customization is the key to success, so you will also work on exercises designed to get you started on customizing your cover letter.
Interviews
Interviews Interview I - Fundamental Strategies (focused on interviewing remotely)
Get ready for an interview Attend your next interview feeling confident and prepared – whether it is remote (by phone, Skype, Zoom, etc.) or in-person. Learn how to handle the "Tell Me About Yourself" opener, typical behavioural questions, difficult questions, and prepare questions for you to ask the interviewer. Come prepared to practice and leave feeling more ready for your next interview. For more practice, consider attending the Interview 2 workshop as well.
Interview II - Advanced practice for interviewing remotely
Tell better stories in your interviews Practice interview questions to help you succeed in your interview. In Interview Workshop I, you learn strategies to respond to some common questions. Interview Workshop II provides more space to practice applying these strategies by talking about relevant competencies and experiences that exemplify them. Develop confidence as you hone your messages and become more convincing as you talk, listen, and learn in a supportive environment.
More workshop topics will be added. To view the workshop calendar and register, please visit MyCareer.
- Dunin-Deshpande Queen’s Innovation Centre supports innovation activities through incubators, accelerators, joint courses, workshops, internship opportunities, seminar series, conferences and business plan competitions.
- The Student Affairs webpage "connections and community" section includes a wide range of support services for students including the Queen’s International Centre, Ban Righ Centre, and Four Directions Indigenous Student Centre. The "wellness" section provides more great student wellness resource.
- City of Kingston COVID-19 information