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SPRING 2020 HOW TO FIND A JOB AND OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMERPaulina Cisneros and Phil MileticCareer AdvisorsCentre for Career Action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MISS SOMETHING OR YOUR INTERNET GAVE OUT DONT WORRY
THIS WEBINAR IS BEING RECORDED
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
httpswarthmorephoenixcom20160908safe-spaces-unsafe-for-ideas
workshop I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron(Neutral) Anishnaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract land promised to Six Nations which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
Paulina Cisneros Phil Miletic
YOUR FACILITATORS
PAGE 4
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
From Reflection to Action in Online EnvironmentsHOW TO FIND A JOB
PAGE 5
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MISS SOMETHING OR YOUR INTERNET GAVE OUT DONT WORRY
THIS WEBINAR IS BEING RECORDED
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
httpswarthmorephoenixcom20160908safe-spaces-unsafe-for-ideas
workshop I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron(Neutral) Anishnaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract land promised to Six Nations which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
Paulina Cisneros Phil Miletic
YOUR FACILITATORS
PAGE 4
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
From Reflection to Action in Online EnvironmentsHOW TO FIND A JOB
PAGE 5
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
httpswarthmorephoenixcom20160908safe-spaces-unsafe-for-ideas
workshop I respectfully acknowledge that I live and work on the traditional territory of the Attawandaron(Neutral) Anishnaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples The University of Waterloo is situated on the Haldimand Tract land promised to Six Nations which includes six miles on each side of the Grand River
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
Paulina Cisneros Phil Miletic
YOUR FACILITATORS
PAGE 4
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
From Reflection to Action in Online EnvironmentsHOW TO FIND A JOB
PAGE 5
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
Paulina Cisneros Phil Miletic
YOUR FACILITATORS
PAGE 4
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
From Reflection to Action in Online EnvironmentsHOW TO FIND A JOB
PAGE 5
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
From Reflection to Action in Online EnvironmentsHOW TO FIND A JOB
PAGE 5
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
PRACTICE SELF-CAREsect Make a list of 3 things you are
grateful for (daily)
sect Resist comparing yourself to others create a sense of community
sect Try something creative to give yourself breaks during work search
sect Embrace radical acceptance (Aisha Ahmad)
PAGE 6
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 7
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENT
PAGE 8
The world is going through major changes so are you and your career plans and aspirations
Take time to reflect on these changes and how you can adapt
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT SELF-ASSESSMENTSelf-assessment does not have to be a solitary activity There are many resources available to help you
sect Attend appointmentsworkshops
sect Consult family friends and your network
sect Assessments (Decision-Making on CareerHub)
sect Journaling
sect Reading articles and books on career development
PAGE 9
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECT GOAL SETTINGTake 2 minutes Brainstorm and jot down your work search goals
PAGE 10
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 11
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESEARCHbull Research which companies are still hiring
within your field or related to your field
bull Message previous connections to learn about their workplace
bull Stay up to date Scan the news LinkedIn join online groups amp check social media daily
bull Inquire into government funding and grants if you are eligible
PAGE 12
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
PAGE 13
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ARTS
APPLIED HEALTH SCIENCES
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SCIENCE
ENVIRONMENT
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ENGINEERING
MATH
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
REFLECTION + RESEARCH = ACTIONsect Book an appointment with your career
advisor to develop a work search strategy
sect Refine your search through keywords that you identified as your strengths in addition to remote and virtual
sect Do not hesitate to reach out to employers to inquire about opportunities and how you can help
sect Attend Virtual Networking events
PAGE 17
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA amp ONLINE NETWORKING
PAGE 18
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ACTIVITY GOOGLE YOURSELFGoogle your full name and see what results show up Considersect What search results (images social media
accounts websites) come up on the first couple of pages What are the sources
sect Do these results support your reacutesumeacute or contradict it
sect Do they create the professional image you want to portray to employers
sect If there isnrsquot much online about you what do you want employers to find
PAGE 19
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
SOCIAL MEDIA AND NETWORKING KEY PRINCIPLESsect Build your online brand start crafting
your online presence and share your career aspirations highlights amp projects
sect Be dynamic in your social media usage Post content consistently (proactive) and engage with the content of others (reactive)
sect Be seen use hashtags engage on the platform consistently amp reply to othersrsquo posts
adapted from Alaina G Levinersquos Networking for Nerds
PAGE 20
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN PROFILES
PAGE 21
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
LINKEDIN ALUMNI SEARCH
PAGE 22
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ALUMNI SEARCH REFINING YOUR SEARCH
PAGE 23
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
CONDUCTING VIRTUAL INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWSGather info about career paths and intentionally grow your network
Conduct informational interviews with
sect People you know professors classmates family friends past colleagues
sect Employees at companies youd like to work for (via alumni search or via referrals from people you know)
sect Employers (this is easier if there is an alumni or an employee connection)
PAGE 24
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DO I CONNECT WITH SOMEONE I DO NOT KNOW1) How you know them did they take a class with you co-worker in same
group referred to you someone you admire
2) Why you want to connect building your network following for inspiration link to someone else
3) Call to action do you just want to connect do you want to meet them do you want them to share advice with you
- Keri Twigg How to write to people you dont know (but want to) on LinkedIn
PAGE 25
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 26
SAMPLE EMAILLINKEDIN REQUESTldquoDear_______________ my name is_______________ and I am researching companies in the ____________ field Irsquom currently in X Program at the University of Waterloo with a particular interest in ____________ I hope you donrsquot mind my contacting you - I found your name on LinkedIn and noticed that yoursquore an alumnus of UWaterloo
Would you be willing to meet with me on SkypeZoom or over the phone for 20-30 minutes to talk about your experience in the _________ sector Irsquove done my research but reports and websites can only tell me so much ndash your practical insights would be much appreciated If we donrsquot connect Irsquoll contact you again in about a week in case thatrsquos a better timerdquo
-Adapted from ldquoThe 2-hour Job Searchrdquo by Steve Dalton
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHAT TO ASK IN AN INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWAsk questions
sect About their background
sect About their day-to-day job especially how they are dealing with changes
sect About their recommendationsadvice for you
sect About possible opportunities (volunteer part-time full-time) to help with any demand they may be facing
Is there anyone else yoursquod recommend that I talk to
PAGE 27
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
THINGS TO NOTE ABOUT INFORMATIONAL INTERVIEWS CURRENTLYsect Making a human connection is crucial ask how they are doing how they are adapting to
the changes in their environment and how their work has been affected
sect Be patient and check in with your connections if they havent replied yet they are going through similar challenges
sect Connected and had a great meeting Maintain that connection by offering another time to chat
sect Embrace the awkward amp chaotic environments
PAGE 28
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
OTHER WAYS TO MAKE THE MOST OF YOUR SUMMER
PAGE 29
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WHICH SKILLS ARE IN DEMAND FOR REMOTE WORKsect MeetingPresentation Tools
sect Zoom Skype for Business Teams Google Docs Webex
sect Synchronous and asynchronous technologies
sect Communication tools
sect Slack Teams Google Hangouts
sect Project management tools
sect JIRA Asana Microsoft Projects Trello
sect Development tools
sect Github
sect Which other ones would you use PAGE 30
Photo by Andrew Neel on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
STRENGTHEN YOUR SKILLSsect Employers tell us which skills theyre looking for
through job descriptions
sect When you look through job descriptions are there any skills that keep coming up
sect If so what are those
sect Do you need to brush up on those skills
sect If you answered yes you are not alone Many students use this time to strengthen skills to be ready for future work experiences
PAGE 31
Photo by Emma Matthews Digital Content Production on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
ONLINE COURSESsect There are many resources available to you for brushing
up on skills or learning new onessect LinkedIn Learning
sect Hack Academy
sect Coursera
sect EdX
sect Continuing Education courses from various UniversitiesColleges
sect University of Waterloo courses to continue working towards your degree
PAGE 32
Photo by Danielle MacInnes on Unsplash
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
GAIN EXPERIENCEsect Another great way to strengthen your skills is by practicing them
sect Personal projects
sect Collaborating with peers
sect Volunteeringexperiential education experiences
sect Federal government httpswwwcanadacaenpublic-service-commissionnational-covid-19-recruitment-campaign-we-need-youhtml
sect Virtual volunteering for COVID-19 httpsvolunteercaindexphpMenuItemID=419amplang=en
sect UN Volunteering httpswwwunvorgVolunteers-for-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19-pandemic-response
PAGE 33
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
RESOURCES
PAGE 34
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
PAGE 39
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
QUESTIONS
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
FINANCIAL RESOURCESsect Canada Emergency Response Benefit
sect For those that earned a minimum of $5000 in 2019 and have stopped working due to COVID-19
sect $500week for up to 16 weeks
sect Canada Emergency Student Benefit
sect For those not eligible for CERB
sect Provides $1250mo from May-August ($1750mo for those with dependents or disabilities)
sect Student Emergency Support Fund (University of Waterloo)sect Eligible if you were enrolled in the winter 2020 term (full-time or part-time undergraduate or
graduate domestic or international)
sect Application deadline May 31 2020 ndash up to $500 per student
PAGE 35
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
PAGE 36
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
PAGE 37
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION PAGE 38
RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCESsect Good2Talk
sect A phone and texting service that offers confidential support to post-secondary students Call 1-866-925-5454
sect BounceBacksect A free evidence-based cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) program that offers guided mental
health self-help supports for adults and youth 15+ using workbooks online videos and phone coaching Call 1-866-345-0224
sect Wellness Together Canadasect Mental health and substance abuse support Visit caportalgs or call 1-866-585-0445
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WORK SEARCH RESOURCE EXTERNAL AND OTHER JOB BOARDS ON WW
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RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
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HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
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RegularCo-op
UndergradMasters PhD Postdocs
AlumniEmployees
Job Search TacticsReacutesumeacute
Cover LetterInterview Prep
Career ExplorationGrad School Prep
Individual AppointmentsDrop-ins
WorkshopsOnline Resources
uwaterloocacareer-action
CENTRE FOR CAREER ACTION
HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
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HOW DID WE DOWe are always looking for ways to improve and your feedback is important Complete the feedback survey delivered to your inbox at the end of this week
Our mission is to educate and motivate all members of the University of Waterloo community to develop and take action to achieve current and future career goals
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