Career Action Series
Take action and further your career with the Career Centre’s monthly roundtable discussions. These events, offered in partnership with the Faculty of Graduate & Postdoctoral Studies (GPS), provide you with a range of opportunities to have your career questions answered.
You are eligible for a one-hour professional development (PD) credit for every discussion you attend, provided you complete the required Google Form after the event.
All sessions take place online from 12 - 1 p.m. MT.
Note: Event dates will be updated in June for the upcoming year.
Fall 2023 - Summer 2024
Yes, You Should Apply
April 10, 2024 | 12 - 1 p.m. MT
For people who have spent most of their lives in an academic environment, job advertisements are often written in an unknown language. Do you qualify? How do you know if you should even apply? We will uncover some ways you can better align your resume to fit the job description and boost your confidence.
Interview Skills
May 8, 2024 | 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
For most people, participating in job interviews is not a common activity. Preparing for them can feel like a daunting task. What are employers expecting? What will they ask? What can you do to prepare for your next interview? We will share some tips to help you ace your next interview.
Interview Skills
May 8, 2024 | 12 - 1 p.m. MDT
For most people, participating in job interviews is not a common activity. Preparing for them can feel like a daunting task. What are employers expecting? What will they ask? What can you do to prepare for your next interview? We will share some tips to help you ace your next interview.
Negotiation Jitters
June 12, 2024 | 12 - 1 p.m. MDT
You’re getting ready for your job interview and have questions about things like start dates wages. What types of things can you negotiate? Who starts this process? Can you negotiate once you have the job? Let’s test your negotiation skills!
Navigating the Workplace
July 10, 2024 | 12 - 1:00 p.m. MDT
Every transition in your life requires you to adapt to new expectations — leaving behind your graduate program or postdoctoral studies to move into a new career role is no exception. We will share some common sources of tension and how you can better prepare yourself for your new job role.