Graduate Students
Spring 2013 Career Workshops for Graduate Students:
Resume and Cover Letters
A professional résumé and cover letter are critical to securing an interview in today's competitive job market. Learn how to market your skills and experience effectively on paper so you stand out above the rest. This workshop covers the essentials of résumé construction and offers guidelines to writing cover letters that effectively sell your skills.
Thursday, May 16 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, May 17 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Non-Academic Job Search
Looking for a job can be a daunting experience. This workshop will provide strategies to help you get started. Topics covered include self-evaluation, how to conduct a job market search, the hidden job market, how to research employers and an introduction to job search tools.
Thursday, May 23 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, May 24 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Creating a Curriculum Vitae (CV)
The creation of a CV differs from that of a résumé. It is geared towards graduate students looking for employment in the world of academia but also can be useful for other employment opportunities (such as consulting and research). This workshop identifies the critical components of a CV and offers tips on presentation and style.
Thursday, May 30 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, May 31 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Academic Job Search
The purpose of the workshop is to identify effective strategies for completing an academic job search, review what should be included in an application package and to identify where to look for academic positions. The process involved once you have been contacted by the institution to which you have applied will also be discussed.
Thursday, June 6 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, June 7 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Social Media and the Job Search
This workshop aims to build an understanding of the role of social media in the job search process. Information is provided on how the use of social media sites can increase your exposure and enhance your ability to make professional connections. Participants will also be introduced to developing an online professional profile and how to follow up with the connections made online in order to gain insight into their chosen career path.
Thursday, June 13 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, June 14 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Midterm Break
Interview Skills
Would you like to brush up on your interview skills? This workshop offers tips on professional interview etiquette to ensure you make a positive impression with employers and ultimately land that job!
Thursday, June 27 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, June 28 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Marketing Me: Networking and Informational Interviewing
This workshop will provide a better understanding of networking and its role in the job search process. The steps involved in preparing for and following up from networking opportunities will be presented. Participants will learn how to build and maintain their networks and the etiquette of both strategic and serendipitous networking.
Thursday, July 4 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, July 5 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
Creating a Professional Portfolio
Portfolios are required in many situations. What do you include? This workshop identifies the key components of a portfolio and will give you tips on how to present your skills and credentials in a way that will get you noticed. An introduction will also be provided to ePortfolios @ Memorial (www.mun.ca/cdel/eportfolio).
Thursday, July 11 from 2 – 3 pm OR
Friday, July 12 from 10:30 – 11:30 am
Location: Center for Career Development in the University Centre (UC 4011)
To register for these events, search job postings or book an appointment:
1. Login at my.mun.ca
2. Click "Student Services" at the top
3. Click "My MUNLife" button
4. Click on "CAREER"
Contact Julie Bowering, Career Development Coordinator, Graduate Studies at jbowering@mun.ca/864-2976 for more information!
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Graduate Student Fellowships:
The Marine Environmental Observation Prediction and Response Network (MEOPAR) Network of Centres of Excellence is offering two graduate student fellowships (one masters and one doctoral) for students pursuing thesis-based degrees at Memorial.
Questions regarding these fellowships should be forwarded to Professor Barbara Neis at bneis@mun.ca or 864-7244.
