Career Month
Join us for a series of career and employment workshops and special events throughout November. The kick off starts November 2.
Career Month
November 2 - 30
Career and Workforce Development Month has something for everyone! Whether you have a clear idea for your career direction or you’re still trying to figure things out, Career and Workforce Development Month events are a great way to make connections to keep you moving forward. First year students, 4th year students, alumni and everyone in between can benefit from attending one or more of the 22+ virtual events including the Career Café, Volunteer Fair, and Arts Career Round Table.
November is a great opportunity to discover career pathways, learn about an academic program, meet with industry professionals and make professional connections! With a little planning you can give your career journey a boost and pave the way to multiple opportunities.
Check out the events and workshops happening in the schedule below. Use the links to register and learn more. You can also visit careerCONNECT for upcoming event details and to register.
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November 2 - 30, 2020 Career Month Schedule
Week 1 | November 2 - 8
Monday, November 2
- All Day | Career Month Kick-Off and UMStudent Instagram Takeover
- 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Interview Preparation Workshop
Tuesday, November 3
- 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Job Search Workshop
- 3 - 4 p.m. | Preventing Procrastination (Academic Success Workshop)
Wednesday, November 4
- 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Canadian Workplace Culture
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Personality and Work Styles
- 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Discover Mentoring!
- 4 - 8 p.m. | Futurpreneur - Rock My Business Series: Rock My Cashflow
Thursday, November 5
- 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | Canadian Coast Guard Info Session
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Luck Isn't Everything: Creating Your Own Career Opportunities
- 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Community Advocacy Workshop Series
Friday, November 6
- 3 - 4 p.m. | McKinsey & Company - Ask me Anything (AMA)
Week 2 | November 9 - 15 | READING WEEK
Monday, November 9
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Team Building and Group Development
Tuesday, November 10
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Personality and Work Styles
- 7 p.m. start | Vancouver McKinsey Challenge - Info session and webinar
Thursday, November 12
- 1:30 - 3 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Effective Group Work
- 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Community Advocacy Workshop Series
Week 3 | November 16 - 22
Monday, November 16
- 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop
Tuesday, November 17
- 12 - 1 p.m. | TD Wealth Financial Planning Concepts webinar
Wednesday, November 18
- 2 - 3:10 p.m. | JET Program Information Session
- 2:30 - 3:30 p.m. | World Trade Centre: Entrepreneurship
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Team Building and Group Development
- 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. | How to Create a LinkedIn Profile
Thursday, November 19
- 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Communication and Conflict: Skills to Build Positive Relationships and Improve Your Interactions with Others
- 1 - 3 p.m. | Interview Preparation Workshop
- 1 - 3 p.m. | Discover Mentoring!
- 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Community Advocacy Workshop Series
Friday, November 20
- 11 - 1 p.m. | Career & Innovation Hub series - Machine Learning/AI/Data Science
- 2 - 3:30 p.m. | McKinsey & Company - Preparing for case study interviews
Week 4 | November 23 - 29
Monday, November 23
- 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. | Job Search Workshop
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Marketing Your Foreign Credentials
Tuesday, November 24
- 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Seeking Employment in Uncertain Times: Building Resilience
Wednesday, November 25
- 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. | ECO Canada Virtual Fair
- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. | Volunteer Recruitment Fair
- 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Know Yourself, Know Your Career
- 2:30 p.m. - 5 p.m. | Arts Career Round Table
- 2:30 - 4 p.m. | Skills for Student Leaders: Effective Group Work
Thursday, November 26
- 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | TD Intro to Money Management - Financial Education Webchat
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Resumé and Cover Letter Workshop
- 2:30 - 4:30 p.m. | Undergraduate Research Opportunities at Bannatyne Campus
- 4:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Post-secondary & Career Planning: Winnipeg Post-Secondary Panel
- 6 - 8:30 p.m. | Community Advocacy Workshop Series
Friday, November 27
- 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | How to Create a LinkedIn Profile
Week 5 | November 30
Monday, November 30
- 12 - 1 p.m. | Navigating the Public Service + FSWEP
- 10:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Career Café
Career Myths
A career is like an opinion – everyone has one. But when it comes to career opinions, it is worthwhile to ensure you are carefully separating career fact from career fiction. We at Career Services have heard a few career myths in our day, and we want to debunk them for you so your next career steps are based on the best information available. Check back regularly and via @UMStudent for more debunked myths throughout the month.
Myth: I should visit Career Services to help me find a job after graduation
Fact: Career Services helps all University of Manitoba students with career decision making, ongoing career planning and job search throughout their degree. We can offer advice about ways to identify and explore career ideas, build skills through volunteer or extra-curricular experience, and strategies to find meaningful and related employment to help you reach your career and academic goals.
Take Action! Start your career planning early in your degree to explore your interests and build marketable skills! Use our online resources at umanitoba.ca/careerservices or book an appointment with a Career Consultant by emailing cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or calling (204) 474-9456
Myth: The only reason to network is to look for a job
Fact: Networking is a great way to gather career information, get advice from professionals and learn about an industry or specific occupation.
Take Action! Register for the Career Mentor Program for a one hour informational interview by emailing cmp@umanitoba.ca or use UM Café to chat with people from all over the globe about industry-specific knowledge.
Myth: The only way to find jobs is to check job postings on the Internet
Fact: In Canada, overall 60% of employers use personal contacts, referrals and informal networks to recruit candidates. This recruitment strategy is used just as frequently as posting positions on company websites. (Government of Manitoba, 2019).
Myth: If I want to work in health care, I need to be a doctor or nurse
Fact: There are 40,000 occupations in Canada, including over 170 occupations in healthcare such as occupational therapist, respiratory therapist, epidemiologist, and physician assistant.
Take Action! Meet with a Career Consultant to help you to explore various occupations. Email cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or call (204) 474-9456 to book an appointment!
Myths: As an Arts grad, my employment options will be limited
Fact: 55% of professionals with Bachelor's degrees over 30 countries have a background in social sciences or humanities and work across all industries, including business, healthcare and government (British Council, 2015).
Myth: Paid experience is the only experience employers value
Fact: Employers value transferable skills that you develop through a variety of experiences both paid and unpaid. Volunteering allows you to build many marketable skills that employers look for and helps you learn about yourself and your work preferences.
Myth: Career fairs are only for graduates looking for full-time work
Fact: All students should attend fairs early in their studies to discover the skills and attributes employers are looking for. The sooner you understand what employers are looking for, the more time you have to build relevant skills and knowledge!
Take Action! Visit the annual January Career Fair which hosts close to 100 employers.
Myth: A PhD only qualifies you to work in academia
Fact: 1 in 5 PhDs are employed as full-time university professors. Most PhDs are employed outside of academia, with the majority working in government, industry or not-for profit organizations (Conference Board of Canada, 2015).
Take Action! Meet with a Career Consultant to learn about occupations outside of academia relevant to your field. Email cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or call (204) 474-9456 to book an appointment.
Myth: A career is a dream job. It is a moment in time you are working towards.
Fact: Career development is the lifelong process of managing learning, work, leisure, and transitions in order to move toward a personally determined and evolving preferred future. It encompasses the development of the whole person and is more than just deciding on a major or a job. It really is a lifelong process, meaning that throughout life a person changes, situations change, and every individual must continually make career and life decisions” (CERIC, 2012).
Take Action! Your career is already happening — take charge by meeting with a Career Consultant to discuss what’s next for you! To book an appointment email cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or call (204) 474-9456.
Career Articles
Career Consultant Tips
The Career Services team is full of useful advice that can help you envision your future and take charge of your career. We’ve gathered favourite tips from our staff members which you can use right now. And remember, if you want to meet the real, non-bitmoji experts behind this advice, you can meet with us online or by phone for tailored tips for your own career by emailing cs.receptionist@umanitoba.ca or calling 204-474-9456.
