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Arts and Humanities Student Career Development

Career Coach Office Hours

David Feeney, a Career Coach in Western’s Careers & Experience office, will be holding office hours in University College for Arts & Humanities students.

Students can talk to David about anything career related, such as degree to career linkage, resumes and cover letters, next steps, etc. A&H students often don’t have a straight line from their degree to a career, and David can offer advice on how to prepare for the job market, articulate your transferable skills, and develop potential career paths.

David’s drop-in hours will be held in UC 2432:

  • Tuesday, November 5 – 1 to 4 p.m.

Career Workshops for Arts & Humanities Students

Make room in your schedule for these career-related workshops designed specifically for A&H students. The workshops will take place in UC 3105.

“Developing Career-Enhancing Connections

Thursday, November 7, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

Learn about marketplace realities and ways to maximize your impact in job searching.  Feeling anxious about the thought of networking? Learn a networking plan that you can put into action today to help you find a meaningful career in the future.

“Transferable Skills & Community Engaged Learning”

Thursday, March 6, 4:30 to 6:00 p.m.

How do I talk about my transferable skills?  Learn how to identify those skills, talk about them in relation to an internship, and unpack job postings to understand what the employer really wants.


Professional Development Events & Training

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Cover Letters: Crafting Compelling Correspondence, October 31, 12:30-1:30pm, UCC210

Your cover letter is NOT simply your resume presented in a slightly different format. Crafting a compelling cover letter to a job application can often be the reason your resume gets reviewed at all while also ultimately affecting an organization's decision to select you as one of a limited number of candidates to interview (out of a larger pool of "qualified" individuals) You can view more details about recruiting and career events at connect.uwo.ca/events
Yes, it absolutely takes time to create a compelling cover letter and yes, it's worth it. Join this workshop to discuss the importance of a compelling cover letter, what defines such a document and how you can design the document so that you can separate yourself from other applicants (in a positive manner) and increase your chances of moving forward in the recruiting process.

Register here: https://connect.uwo.ca/events/events.htm?eventId=10654&action=displayGlobalEventDetails 

LinkedIn Basics: Setting Up Your Profile, November 6, 12:30-1:30pm, UCC210

Did you know that approximately 90% of companies use LinkedIn for recruiting? LinkedIn is a powerful job search tool if used right. Learn how to set up and optimize your profile, so that you can build your professional network most effectively and make LinkedIn a valuable asset in your job search.

Register here: https://connect.uwo.ca/events/events.htm?eventId=10658&action=displayGlobalEventDetails 

Networking: It’s Easier Than You Think!, November 7, 12:30-1:30pm, UCC210

Networking is not about using other people to get a job; it's about asking for directions and making connections so that you are in the conversation & can receive consideration when an employment opportunity becomes available. In this session you will learn practical networking skills such as how to effectively conduct informational discussions/coffee chats, how to get referrals from discussions, how to start the process of networking (when you aren't even sure where to begin), how to construct your "pitch", and how to use social media/LinkedIn to get the most out of your networking efforts! 

Register here: https://connect.uwo.ca/events/events.htm?eventId=10659&action=displayGlobalEventDetails 

Interviewing Excellence, November 12, 12:30-1:30pm, UCC210

Interviewing is an art and preparation is the key to success. Whether interviewing for an internship, graduate school, or your first "real" job after graduation, you need to be prepared. Learn the about the science behind interviewing, your interviewer's objectives, the various elements of a professional interview, how to prepare for and answer different questions and tips for interviewing virtually! Attend this workshop to learn how to interview with excellence and impress your audience in your next interview!

Register here: https://connect.uwo.ca/events/events.htm?eventId=10660&action=displayGlobalEventDetails 

Bringing Our Values to Work

  • Thursday, November 7th 12pm - 1:30pm (in-person) Location: Somerville 3355

 No registration required. 

Gender-Based and Sexual Violence Prevention Education

View training for incoming students, experiential learning, and more.

Find workshops and register here: https://www.uwo.ca/health/gbsv/prevention/training.html 


International Students Career Workshops and Information Sessions

Workshop: Co-op Work Permit for International Students

Western Internation is hosting a VIRTUAL series of Co-op Work Permit Workshops this Fall! 

These workshops will outline the eligibility criteriarequired documents and the process to submit an application for a co-op work permit, to assist international students on matters of the co-op work permit document, as well as working authorization.

Information will be presented by a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC). 

You may find the registration link below for each workshop. Please note students have the option to register for one or more of the workshops through one of the links. Western International will also share the workshop information with international students through their network emails and social posts.

Please register to get the Zoom link:

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-10/co-op-work-permit-for_oct31.html

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-11/co-op-work-permit-for_nov13.html

https://www.events.westernu.ca/events/iesc/2024-11/co-op-work-permit-for_nov26.html


Professional Headshots Now Available. 

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