Career Prep Program for First-Year Students
Oct 30, 2023 01:00 PM
to
02:30 PM
Waterloo - CC-101, Career Centre, 192 King St. N.
Registration Deadline: Oct 30, 2023 10:00 AM
Career Prep Program for First-Year Students
This small group program involves in-person and online sessions over a span of five weeks. After finishing the program, you will have completed all components of the Career Development Certificate. This practical certificate will leave you excited, motivated and hopeful about future career options and is a valuable addition to your resumé and Laurier Experience Record. Building your network with other first-year students is also a core component!
Program Dates
Mondays and Fridays, October 30 - December 1, 1 - 2:30 p.m.
- Monday, October 30 - Career Planning (in person)
- Friday, November 3 - Group Assessment Debrief (in person)
- Monday, November 6 - Job Search (in person)
- Friday, November 10 - Network with Confidence (online)
- Monday, November 13 - LinkedIn (in person)
- Friday, November 17 - Resumé Writing (online)
- Monday, November 20 - Cover Letter and Resumé Critiques (in person)
- Friday, November 24 - Interview Success (online)
- Monday, November 27 - Transferable Skills (in person)
- Friday, December 1 - Thrive in the Workplace (online)
Registration
Click Register on the purple button to register you for the first session, and then a Career Centre staff member will register you for the remaining sessions.
Questions? Contact Susan Malcolm, Career Consultant, at smalcolm@wlu.ca.
What students have said about the Career Prep Program
- "Made me feel more confident, knowing about the available resources."
- "I feel so much more confident and prepared now that I know more about what the Career Centre offers."
- "When I learned more, I wanted to explore more. It was a very good start to my career journey."
We are committed to providing inclusive programs and services to all students and alumni. Please contact us if you require accommodation for a disability.