Red River College’s Centre for International Education and Global Partnerships, in collaboration with Student Employment Services, the Academic Success Centre, and the School of Indigenous Education will host the 2nd virtual Employment Readiness Conference (ERC) on June 9, 2021. 

The ERC will involve presentations by RRC staff and industry speakers on topics related to the theme “Build a Brand. Build a Career” in support of recent international graduates as they transition to the Canadian workplace, ideally in opportunities related to their program of study and/or work experience. 

The conference will offer sessions on building your brand, networking, and communication strategies, as well as an employer and alumni panel to share challenges and best practices for branding and networking to get a job, keep a job, and grow on the job. 

Registrants will receive more information on the Employment Readiness Conference as well as a program and schedule for the event.

Please REGISTER HERE!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd virtual ERC on June 9, 2021! 

Prepped is hosting a webinar with Meg McQuillan, Lead at Prepped, as she discusses finding your first job after graduation with Paul Van Winssen, Strategy & Business Development, International Expansion at Amazon. Paul will share his experience of what post grad life can look like, followed by a Q&A session.

Your First Job and Post-Grad Life
Monday, May 31st, 12:30 pm EST
Register here

This webinar will cover:

1. How to succeed in your job search
2. How to find the right first job
3. How to join the workforce as a new grad
4. How your career can progress from your first job

Prepped is a digital and personalized program that provides guidance and training to help with your job search through learning modules, short videos and simple exercises. As well, Prepped offers webinars and blog posts with career-related tips from industry and HR experts.

To  take advantage of the full Prepped Learning Library, create an account here: fullyprepped.ca

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For more information, resources and assistance with your job search, contact RRC’s Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Attention Graduates!  BMO is hosting a virtual information session and they want to see you there!

BMO Virtual Information Session

Thursday, May 20, 2021

1:00pm EST (12:00pm in Manitoba)

via MS Teams

Here’s what you can expect:

• Learn why LinkedIn named BMO one of the Top 10 companies to grow your career.
• Learn about how you can make an impact and expand your network across the bank.
• Hear from BMO’s contact centre community about the opportunities to grow with their North American Customer Contact Centre.

If you are interested in attending, please register using the following link: bit.ly/BMOwhatsnext

MS Teams invite and link to follow!

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Have you just completed your program and are now looking forward to launch your career? Or, maybe you are looking for summer work?

Student Employment Services (SES) can help! SES offers a wide range of services to students and recent graduates, including assistance with:

• job search
• networking
• cover letters
• resumes
• interviews

For more information and to book an appointment with an Employment Advisor, contact SES at  ses@rrc.ca.

In the meantime, check out these resources:

SES News & Events

Upcoming career events within RRC and the community such as job fairs, employment conferences, virtual coffee chats with industry and government recruitment initiatives are posted on SES News & Events.

Employment Resources

For additional resources on job search preparation, including expert-led career readiness videos on LinkedIn Learning, visit SES Online Employment Resources.

Job Central

Employment opportunities directed exclusively at RRC students and alumni are posted on Job Central. Log in using your student credentials to view available jobs here: Job Central.

Student Work Experience Programs*

Learn more about available student and recent grad opportunities below:

• STEP Services – Student employment placement service for the Government of Manitoba
• FSWEP – Federal Student Work Experience Program for the Government of Canada
• Venture for Canada – Internships & Fellowships
• Level UP – fully-funded short-term projects powered by Riipen

*Subject to eligibility requirements

Are you a newcomer to Canada, interested in a career with CIBC? Register now for CIBC’s Virtual Career Information Session!

CIBC Virtual Career Information Session
Thursday, April 29, 2021
5:30 pm – 6:30 pm EST
via MS Teams
Register here

This information session will provide insights on the opportunities available across Canada at CIBC! Participants will learn about CIBC’s culture, purpose and vision, as well as information on their screening and interview process.

CIBC is looking for the following skills and attributes:

• Positive, friendly, client-focused attitude
• Open availability and no working restrictions
• Previous banking experience is an asset
• Accreditation – IFC or CSC – is an asset
• Strong communication skills
• Team player who enjoys collaborating and sharing best practices

You will also have an opportunity to ask CIBC’s Talent Acquisition Team questions during the event!

Interested students must register to attend. There will be limited capacity for this event and selected individuals will receive a confirmation email prior to the event.

Deadline to register: Wednesday, April 28th, 4pm EST
Spots are limited so register early!

For more information and to register, visit: CIBC Virtual Career Information, April 29th

Tell us about your career and employer interests

RRC Student Employment Services is pleased to be participating in a national research study of student interests and attitudes regarding their careers and employers.  The resulting report will help employers better understand how to attract and hire students and graduates while also helping us learn how to better serve you with career planning support.

All respondents to the survey are eligible to enter a draw for a $500 Best Buy Gift Card.

All responses will be treated as confidential and not be associated with your identity in any way.

You can start the survey here: www.brainstormresearch.ca/survey

Please note that you may find the survey quicker and easier to complete on a computer rather than a mobile device (though either works well).

Thank you for considering being a part of this important study.  Please feel free to forward this message to your friends!

If you have any questions, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Looking for ways to compete for prizes and experiential development opportunities?
Want to connect with industry’s leading employers?
Interested in a virtual career coffee chat?

Visit TalentEgg‘s events page for upcoming virtual events including:

Student Hackathon
Apr 29 & 30, 2021
Solve an industry challenge by leveraging current and future AI and big data capabilities.

Virtual Industry Day
May 4, 2021 | 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST
Engage and network with representatives from some of the industry’s top employers from across Canada.

Virtual Coffee Chats
May 7, 2021 | 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST
Informational interviews 1:1 with insurance industry professionals, representing Broker/Agent, Claims/Investigations, and Underwriting

For more information and to register, visit TalentEgg – Events

Introducing Level Up!

Level UP is an Innovative Work-Integrated Learning program powered by Riipen and sponsored by the Government of Canada to prepare students in post-secondary education and employers (or organizations) to thrive in the future of work.

How Does It Work?

Students, individually or in groups, connect with organizations for short-term paid projects that help them gain relevant work experiences, build professional networks, gain career clarity, and develop their skills.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Students registered in Canadian post-secondary education institutions, with no age limit; and
• Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons to whom refugee protection has been conferred under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act; and
• Legally entitled to work in Canada in accordance with relevant provincial or territorial legislation and regulations.

For more information and to get started, head to http://www.riipen.com/levelup

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Student Employment Services is offering 3 virtual sessions to help students prepare for their co-op or work-integrated learning (WIL) experience in celebration of the National Day of WIL!

To help celebrate this inaugural National Day of WIL, RRC Students’ Association will be giving away prizes to some lucky RRC students who attend!

Guide to Finding Co-op and Internship Opportunities
Wednesday, March 24 | 11:00am – 12:00pm

• An effective job search involves a series of strategic steps to find the right position for you. In this presentation, students will learn strategies and obtain resources that can assist with their search for co-op and internship opportunities.

Interview Preparation: Strategies for Success
Wednesday, March 24 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm

• An interview is an essential element to securing a job and preparation is key. In this presentation, students will obtain tips on the best interview practices – what to do before, during and after an interview – including how to prepare for virtual interviews.

Optimizing Your Job Search Using LinkedIn
Wednesday, March 24 | 5:00pm – 6:00pm

• Have a LinkedIn profile but need ideas on how to use it beyond adding connections? In this presentation, students learn how to optimize their job search using LinkedIn.

Click here to register: National WIL Day 2021 with Student Employment Services

After registering, you will receive separate emails with Webex links for each session you want to attend.

If you have any questions, please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada (CEWIL Canada) is the leading organization for work-integrated learning in Canada.  CEWIL partners with post-secondary institutions, community members, employers, government, and students to champion work-integrated learning (WIL).

Each year, on the 4th Wednesday of March, CEWIL is pleased to celebrate the National Day of WIL! This year the National Day of WIL will be on March 24th, 2021.

YES! Winnipeg’s Winnipeg Calling Recruitment Campaign is encouraging Winnipeggers, Manitoban expats and Canadians to build their careers in our city.

Students can apply for positions at Winnipeg’s exciting and world-renowned companies by visiting Yes! Winnipeg’s Career site.

If you have any questions, need help with your application documents, or would like to practice interviewing, contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca!