Employers who hire Western students report overwhelming sati sfaction

w ith the quality of their work and contributions. Our students capitalize

on Western's "best student experience" and gain diverse knowledge and

skill s that w ill add va lue to your organizat ion. Meet these students by

participating in campus recruitment programs hosted throughout the year.

CAREER FAIR

Western's Career Fair provides recruiters with an opportunity

to expand their brand on campus and connect with our

skilled graduates. You can educate students and alumni

about your industry and the path to becoming successful

candidates with your organization.

Your participation is the ideal way to attract

the talent needed to achieve the goals of your

organization and get students excited about

working for you!

EMPLOYER INFORMATION SESSIONS Meet the students who will shape the future of your organization. Host an

information session to profile your company at Western. We offer various

room layouts, complete audio-visual capabilities, and a wide assortment

of catered food/drink options that allow you to customize your session.

The Student Success Centre is committed to promoting your information

session. In addition to utilizing social media, your event will be advertised

on CareerCentral and in print material across campus.

JOB POSTING$ CareerCentral is our online job posting database that allows you to post

your own positions, collect applications, request on-campus interview

rooms, invite candidates for an interview and create interview schedules.

Best of all, CareerCentral is exclusive and free. Only current Western

students and alumni have access, and all recruiters can post a position

and request an interview room at no cost!

CAMPUS INTERVIEW ROOMS Our on campus interview rooms are available Monday through Friday

and are free to employers with current job postings. With CareerCentral,

requesting an interview room is convenient and user friendly. All

interviewers will have full access to our Employer Lounge where they

can enjoy complimentary beverages, cable television, and a relaxing

atmosphere to debrief between candidates.

EMPLOYER SPOTLIGHT Employer Spotlight provides a virtual opportunity to connect

with Western's students and alumni. Your logo will be displayed

on The Student Success Centre's website and will link to your

organization. Additionally, your logo will be displayed on

multiple flat screen televisions in our Centre. The Student

Success Centre's web pages receive over 600 visits per day

and our TVs are viewed by over 200 students weekly.

Contact us to learn more about campus

recruitment opportunities at Western.

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MENTORING The goal of the mentoring program is to give students an effective

opportunity to develop a relationship with an employer, alumni,

or community member that can support them in preparing to

meet their career goals. Mentors share their knowledge of the

work world to assist students with a range of topics including

networking and career connections.

As a mentor, you will benefit by:

• Developing or maintaining your Western connections

·Enhancing your communication and leadership skills

·Gaining a sense of satisfaction from contributing

to a student's personal and professional success

·Contributing to the future of your industry by

assisting the next generation of leaders

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KEYNOTE/PANELIST Be a keynote speaker or panelist at one of the events hosted by our Centre.

Deepen your connection to Western while sharing valuable information and

insight. Increase your organization's visibility on campus and build your own

professional network.

MOCK INTERVIEWING In today's competitive marketplace, interview candidates need to be well

prepared. At our mock interviewing events, you can help students practice

their interview skills, discover their strengths, and highlight areas that need

improvement. And who knows, you might find who your organization is

looking for is right in front of you!

NETWORKING Networking is an important component of meeting other individuals and

moving your career forward. However, effective networking is a skill that takes

practice. The Student Success Centre hosts networking events throughout

the year to help students develop and enhance these skills, while also

providing a forum for all participants to make new business contacts.

CAN'T GET TO WESTERN? LET WESTERN COME TO YOU! The Student Success Centre has web-based technology to connect

you to Western students from a distance, even overseas. Contact us

for more information about these virtual opportunities.

SPONSORSHIP Want to generate an extra recruitment edge with visibility

and leadership status? Consider our sponsorship program.

Becoming a Student Success Centre sponsor will ensure your

information is at the forefront to students and alumni at Western.

Get involved in sponsorship on a number of levels including

fairs, campus wide events, and faculty specific programming.

There are sponsorship opportunities to fit every company

and every budget.

Contact us to find how you can become a

valued sponsor atThe Student Success Centre.

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EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Job postings often include the words 'experience

required: Students can find it challenging to obtain

degree-related experience that prepares them for

a successful job search following graduation.

The Student Success Centre is committed

to providing students with meaningful opportunities

for practical application of academic knowledge

that contributes to their individual career

development plans.

Employers look for new graduates with relevant,

transferable skills and experiential learning helps

students refine these skills while making significant

contributions to industry and community partners­

partners like you.

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AT WESTERN

The Student Success Centre contributes to

the development of highly successful and

professional graduates by:

·Creating a robust collection of experiential

learning programs that help students build

a portfolio of experience while they study

at Western

• Building strong, reciprocal relationships

with companies and organizations in

Canada and worldwide

·Engaging students, employers, community

partners and faculty members in the

development of programs that serve

the needs of all stakeholders

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EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINCi PROCiRAMS

Community Service Learning (CSL)

CSL is an educational approach that integrates service in the

community with intentional learning activities in a way that is mutually

beneficial to the student and the community. CSL courses match

students with non-profit organizations for individual placements

or group projects and typically last 4 months (1 academic term).

Co-operative Education (Co-op)

Co-ops alternate periods of academic study with periods of

work experience in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors.

Co-ops are typically 4 months (1 academic term).

Internship

Internships give students an opportunity to integrate career-related

experience into their undergraduate education by participating

in planned, supervised work. Internships can take many formats,

including paid/unpaid, academic/non-academic and local/

international. Internships are typically 8, 12, or 16 months in duration.

Job Shadow

Job Shadow programs provide students with the opportunity to

observe the daily work environment of an organization of interest,

and provide employers a chance to showcase their company to

students in a particular field of study. Job shadows can occur

in one-day, one-week, or extended formats.

((Working in a Community Service Learning partnership has been

a most rewarding experience!

EXPERIENTIAL LEARNINCi AT YOUR ORCiANIZATION

Are you interested in having Western students bring

energy, knowledge and creativity to your organization?

Contact us to learn more about partnerships and to design

an experiential learning program that fits your needs.

The Westem students have shared with us passion1 e:>.pertise and

enthusiasm in such a way that enriches ottr programs and the lives if the clients1

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LUSO COMMUNITY SERVICES

T. 519.661.3559

E. experience@uwo.ca experience.uwo.ca

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