Upcoming events
Goal Setting 101
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 11, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
It's never too early to start setting goals, especially when it comes to your future career! Regardless of where you're at in your post-secondary journey, this session is for you. We'll go through the SMART Strategy for goal setting and talk about how it can be applied to setting career and job search goals. There will be time for you to set your own goals so you can walk away with some key areas to focus on in the coming weeks and months.
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Resumes: Accomplishment Statements
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Do you struggle to communicate your experiences on your resume in a meaningful way? Attend this Job Talk to learn how accomplishment statements and power words can be used to strengthen your future resumes!
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Interview Q&A
Tuesday, January 24 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, January 25 | 3 - 4 p.m.
You've piqued the employer's interest with your resume and cover letter, and you’ve landed that job interview. Not many students know, but this is when the employer probably thinks you can do the job and they genuinely want to know if they will like working with you. Attend this Job Talk to discuss what to expect at this stage in the hiring process and get answers to your burning questions. how Join us for this week’s Job Talk to discuss how to effectively answer some common interview questions!
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Chat with a peer about your career
Tuesday, January 31, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 1, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
This Job Talk gives students the opportunity to learn from each other and the NAIT student staff about their career paths and job search experiences. You will be joining a small group of fellow students for your one-hour meeting with NAIT’s peer career assistant. How did you find your first professional position? What did you wear to an interview? Who were your references? How long did it take you to find out if you were hired? All questions are welcome.
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LinkedIn Basics
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 8, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
LinkedIn is a great platform for connecting with others, but before you hit that "connect" button you'll want to ensure your profile is complete so you can make a positive impression! During this session, we’ll discuss our experiences with LinkedIn, share tips and tricks for using the platform, work through exercises to get you started with your headline, about us, and experience sections.
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Most Common Interview Questions
Tuesday, February 14, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Interviews can be tricky! However, proper preparation can help you become more confident and ace that interview. If you’re wondering how to prepare for an interview, join this Job Talk. Our career advisor will discuss common interview questions, like “Tell me about yourself?” or “What are your weaknesses?” and approaches to answering them.
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No Job Talk
Tuesday, February 21, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
Take some time for your during your job search. And enjoy your Reading Week!
What do employers want?
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 | 12 - 1 p.m.
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 | 3 - 4 p.m.
What skills are employers looking for in entry-level hires? A recent survey of 86 leading Canadian organizations found that 'human' and 'soft' skills are highly sought out in entry-level workers. Attend this session to find out the top 'human' and 'soft' skills that companies are looking for and learn how you can develop these skills during your time at NAIT.
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Let's Talk References
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Who should you choose as a reference? How can you ask someone to be your reference? How can you prepare your references? These are just a few of the questions we’ll be addressing during this week’s Job Talk.
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Your Career Development Action Plan
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 15, 2023 | 2 - 4 p.m.
In this week’s Job Talk we'll be going through some guided exercises to help you create a career development action plan for yourself. At the end of the session, you'll walk away having some clearly defined career development priorities, so you can make the most of the coming months!
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Industry resume reviews
Tuesday, March 21, 2023 | 12 - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 22, 2023 | 2 - 4 p.m.
Given how important your resume is, we encourage you to take advantage of our drop-in resume reviews, delivered in collaboration with our industry guests. Get bite-sized quality career advice directly from employers. These reviews are 15 minutes in length and are an opportunity for you to take your resume to new level.
Industry Resume Reviews will be taking place in-person on the right side of the Students Service Centre, room CAT 180.
Industry mock interviews
Tuesday, March 28, 2023 | 11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wednesday, March 29, 2023 | 1:30 - 4:30 p.m.
A mock interview mirrors an actual job interview. It gives you an opportunity to practice what to say and do during an interview and get expect feedback from an industry professional.
Industry mock interviews will be taking place in-person. All students are asked to check in at Career Services desk on the right side of Student Service Centre, room CAT 180, at 11:30 a.m. (March 28) or 1:30 p.m. (March 29) to get their time slot and their industry guest’s details. Students may then use the time before their scheduled time slot to research the employer, prepare their questions and hone their elevator pitch.
No Job Talk sessions
Take some time for your during your job search. And enjoy your winter holiday break!
“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.”— Anne Lamott