Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP)
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN for the Fall 2025 cohort of the PSDP. For more information, including details about the workshop schedule, please read below and/or refer to the Program Syllabus/Outline.
Please note: spaces are limited. To be notified of future offerings, sign up for the weekly IO Listserv. (To receive the listserv, please send an email with your request to international@mun.ca.)
The award-winning Professional Skills Development Program (PSDP) is a free, non-credit program designed to equip current international students with the foundational skills and knowledge needed to prepare for professional employment in Canada.
Combining the latest in career education with experiential learning, participants are expected to attend 6 in-person workshops and complete assigned activities in order to expand their networks and demonstrate employment readiness in line with Memorial University's Student Success Competencies, building confidence in areas such as professionalism, critical thinking, digital literacy, intercultural awareness, and communication. Topics explored include (but are not limited to):
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Career Development, Career Exporation, and Skills Identification
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Resume and Cover Letter Writing
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Job Searching, Networking, and Using LinkedIn
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Technological Developments in the Hiring Process: AI Applications & Considerations
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Interview Skills and Strategies
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Workplace Standards
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Intercultural Communication
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Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism at the Workplace