All warmed up for the rest of 2021? Red River College’s Student Employment Services is running a series of employment sessions in partnership with the RRC Students’ Association this January,  focusing on two self-marketing tools – resumes and cover letters! You have a choice between noon-hour and evening sessions.

And, wait for it… there’s prizes involved. The PREP-peroni Trivia is back!

Resumes: What Employers Want

Having a professional resume can greatly improve the chances of getting the interview. In this presentation, students will obtain information on how to create an effective resume that highlights their skills, is tailored to their target industry, and gets them screened in to the interview!

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Register for Resumes: What Employers Want

Cover Letters: What Employers Want

Do employers even want cover letters? Yes! Submitting a convincing cover letter to accompany a resume is an important part of the application process. In this presentation, students will learn what a professional cover letter looks like – a cover letter that an employer will actually read!

Wednesday, January 27, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm or 5:00 pm – 5:45 pm

Register for Cover Letters: What Employers Want

PREP-peroni Trivia: Resumes & Cover Letters Edition!

Join this friendly online quiz competition to test your knowledge of resume and cover letter best practices.  Compete against other RRC students for a chance to win a gift card for a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

Space is limited to 50 people, so register early!

Friday, January 29, 2021
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm

Register for PREP-peroni Trivia: Resumes & Cover Letters Edition!

When you register, you will receive an email with the Webex link to join the session.

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

Manitoba Hydro is gearing up to hire over 200 summer students in 2021.  Students currently studying in engineering, technology, accounting, environment, information technology and business administration related programs are encouraged to apply.

To be eligible for summer employment, you must be a student who is:

• enrolled in full-time studies both before and after the work term;
• at least 16 years of age;
• eligible to work in Canada.

The application deadline is Sunday, January 31, 2021.

The selection process begins February 1, 2021, for the May to August work term.

CLICK HERE to learn more about the eligibility and application process.

Do you want to stay, work and succeed in Canada? 

Register for Devant’s FREE online, interactive expo ‘Get Hired at Home‘ and live-chat with up to 25 companies and recruiters who are waiting for you at their virtual booths.

This Canadian virtual hiring expo is bringing 2021 Priority, Entry-Level, Co-Op & Internship opportunities to you! Take advantage of this AI-fuelled hiring event and maximise your success by attending the pre-event career development workshop to perfect your virtual interview and elevator pitch skills.

Register here

Part 1: January 28, 2021

Career Development Workshop

Attend the pre-event preparation training hosted by Devant’s career development professionals and meet like-minded peers to set yourself up for success at the live event.

• Get introduced to the participating companies and prioritise available job positions.
• Learn the latest virtual interview etiquette and technology tips.
• Understand how to perfect your elevator pitch.
• Choose 1 of 4 available time slots (8:30am, 12pm, 3pm or 6pm ET) at your convenience.

Part 2: February 4, 2021

Virtual Hiring Expo

The interactive event floor plan will mirror the real-life networking event experience.

• Browse through employers to learn about their business, products and services at their virtual booths.
• Interact with recruiters and companies via text, call, live-chat, or video on any device.
• Learn about available job positions, schedule virtual interviews and get hired at home.

Bonus!

Networking Cafe

Get matched with other event attendees based on your shared home country and/or desired career industry!

Join them in the networking cafe and start making important connections.

For more information and to register, visit: Get Hired at Home – Register now

If you have any questions or need additional assistance to prepare for this event, please contact Student Employment Services at SES@rrc.ca.

As the Fall term comes to a close, the Student Employment Services team wishes you a restful holiday season! And as we welcome 2021, keep a look out for different networking and employment events we have lined up for you by visiting SES News & Events, including:

• Career Week, featuring the topics of resume development and cover letter writing
• PREP-peroni Trivia! to test your knowledge of employment preparation best practices, plus a chance to win prizes
• Upcoming recruitment events like “Get Hired at Home” virtual expo for International Students and Alumni, and the “First Impressions Recruitment Event” for business students

Connect with SES for assistance with your job search! SES offers a wide range of employment services including assistance with job search, networking, cover letters, resumes, and interviews.

For more information, contact us at SES@rrc.ca!

This is the last week for Red River College’s Student Employment Services (SES) Employment Preparation Series!

In celebration of Career and Workforce Development Month, SES has planned a month-long series of learning opportunities, live AMAs (Ask Me Anything) and interactive sessions to help students with their career development, including the new PREP-peroni Trivia for a chance to win prizes!

Congratulations to our Week 1 & 2 winners of the PREP-peroni Trivia!

Check out what else we have in store for the rest of November:

Week 3: November 23rd – 27th
Theme: Informational Interviews

Monday, November 23rd
Informational Interview videos
LinkedIn Learning

Please watch these short videos that are part of the Finding a Job in the Hidden Job Market course available on LinkedIn Learning: Informational interviews defined (3m 10s) and Request and conduct informational interviews (4m 19s).

In these very short videos, you will learn:

• How informational interviews work
• Steps to request a meeting with industry professionals
• Strategies to prepare for an informational interview

Click on this link to watch the whole course by Sarah Johnston: Finding a Job in the Hidden Job Market

Wednesday, November 25th
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Ask Me Anything: Informational Interviews

In this session, an Employment Advisor will be answering frequently asked questions when it comes to Informational Interviews. Also, we invite you to bring any and all Informational Interview questions to this 30-minute live session for feedback and resources to help you get started on this often overlooked strategy in the job search process.

Register for the session and submit your questions here: AMA: Informational Interviews

Friday, November 27th
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
PREP-peroni Trivia: Informational Interviews Edition!

Join this friendly online quiz competition to test your knowledge of Informational Interview best practices. Compete against other RRC students for a chance to win a gift card for a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

Space is limited to 50 people, so register early!

Sign up for this friendly competition here: PREP-peroni Trivia: Informational Interviews Edition!

Visit this post if you missed Week 1 & 2: Employment preparation series plus a chance to win prizes!

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

Enter by November 19th to Win!

TalentEgg, Career Connections and the Insurance Institute are hosting a case competition focused on ethics, risk management, and today’s game changers in the world of business (e.g. climate change, cyber security, autonomous vehicles, and the sharing economy). You do not need to have insurance knowledge or experience to participate. This is a chance for you to showcase your skills to top insurance employers while working and presenting your solution to a real-world problem!

Enter in 3 easy steps…

1. Register by uploading your resume and a 30-second to 1-minute video introduction to your TalentEgg profile. You must include the hashtag #CASECOMP2020 in the keyword section of your profile to be found!
2. You will then be sent the case via email and invited to submit a 2-page summary and a slide deck of your proposed solution.
3. Your submission will be evaluated by an esteemed panel of insurance industry professionals, and the top 5 teams will be invited to share their solution in a 10-minute presentation to industry leaders during the Virtual Live Round on November 27th from 2:00pm – 4:00pm EST.

Win cash prizes and an opportunity to connect with top employers!

Read more details and register here by November 19th

Virtual career fairs have existed even before the COVID-19 pandemic hit. But given the current restrictions as a result of the coronavirus safety measures, career fairs that were usually held in-person are now making use of different virtual platforms as an avenue for employers and job-seekers to connect.

When preparing for virtual career fairs, a lot of the tips we have for in-person career fairs highlighted in the document Career Fair Preparation Tip Sheet still apply, including:

1. Determine your goals and identify which skills you want to market.
2. Do your research. Find out which companies will be represented and see if they are of interest to you.
3. Prepare your talking points, such as your tailored career story and relevant questions for each employer.
4. Practice your approach so you are ready when it’s time to introduce yourself to an employer!
5. Plan what you will wear. Dress professionally, as you would for a job interview.

For more information on  what to expect at virtual career fairs, check out this article by Andrew Seaman, Senior Editor for Job Search & Careers at LinkedIn News:

Setting yourself up for success at virtual job fairs

If you need help with preparing yourself for upcoming virtual career fairs, or if you have any other employment-related questions, book an appointment with an Employment Advisor by contacting RRC Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors can provide supports over the phone, email, and video conferencing.

November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba. This month provides opportunities for job seekers to learn about the rich variety of sectors and industries in Manitoba. For more information on the career events that are being hosted throughout this month of November, click here:

Manitoba.ca > Career Development > Career Month > Events Calendar 

In addition, here are some of the events to look out for:

Manitoba Virtual Job Fair

Tuesday, November 3rd
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Hosted by Jobs Canada Fair

The Virtual Job Fair is open to the general public and welcome candidates and organizations across the province of Manitoba (Winnipeg, Brandon, Steinbach, Thompson, Portage la Prairie, Winkler, Selkirk, Morden, Dauphin, etc.) Connect online with Manitoba’s hiring companies across the province. Real-time, interactive chat messages with Human Resource Managers. Browse jobs, apply online and explore Manitoba’s labor market.

For more information, visit: Jobs Canada Fair – Manitoba

Virtual Event: CWB National Leasing

Monday, November 9, 2020
1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
via MS Teams

CWB National Leasing invites all Business Administration students to a virtual recruitment and information session!

For more information, visit: Virtual Event – CWB National Leasing

SES Employment Preparation Series

November 2020
Virtual

Red River College’s Student Employment Services (SES) has planned a month-long series of learning opportunities, live AMAs (Ask Me Anything) and interactive sessions to help students with their career development – plus a chance to win prizes! Test your employment preparation knowledge by joining the PREP-peroni Trivia for a chance to win a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

For more information, visit: SES Employment Preparation Series

Whether you are taking your courses online, on campus, or both – Student Employment Services (SES) is here for you! Employment Advisors can provide supports over the phone, via email or video calling if you have any employment-related questions. To book an appointment, contact us at ses@rrc.ca.

November is Career and Workforce Development Month in Manitoba and Red River College’s Student Employment Services has planned a month-long series of learning opportunities, live AMAs (Ask Me Anything) and interactive sessions to help students with their career development.

Oh, and did we mention, there’s a chance to win PIZZA!

Check out what we have planned this month!

Week 1: November 9th – 13th
Theme: Job Search

Monday, November 9th
Job Search Strategies video
LinkedIn Learning

In this short video, you’ll learn:

• how to develop your profile and brand
• how to seek advertised and unadvertised positions
• how to network successfully to broaden your circle
• strategies for both the online and offline worlds
• strategies to match your interests with your search and manage your time in order to maximize results

To watch the video, click here: Job Search Strategies

Tuesday, November 10th
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Ask Me Anything: Job Search

Bring any and all job search questions to this 30-minute live Ask Me Anything session.  An Employment Advisor will be available to provide answers, feedback and resources to make sure you’re on the right track with your job search.

Register for the session and submit your questions here: AMA: Job Search

Friday, November 13th
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
PREP-peroni Trivia: Job Search Edition!

Join this friendly online quiz competition to test your knowledge of job search preparation best practices.  Compete against other RRC students for a chance to win a gift card for a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

Space is limited to 50 people, so register early!

Sign up for this friendly competition here: PREP-peroni Trivia: Job Search Edition!

Week 2: November 16th – 20th
Theme: LinkedIn

Monday, November 16th
LinkedIn: Top 5 Profile To-Do’s video
LinkedIn Learning

Check out this 1.5 minute video on tips on how to make your profile great:

LinkedIn for Students: Top 5 Profile To-Do’s

For more information on how you can tap into the power of LinkedIn, watch Learning LinkedIn for Students by Oliver Schinkten on LinkedIn Learning.

In this course, you’ll learn:

• how to build a stellar LinkedIn profile
• tips for expanding your professional network
• how to identify job opportunities
• how to connect with recruiters
• how to build a professional brand

Tuesday, November 17th
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm
Ask Me Anything: LinkedIn

Bring any and all LinkedIn questions to this 30-minute live Ask Me Anything session.  An Employment Advisor will be available to provide answers, feedback and resources to make sure you’re on the right track with building and using your LinkedIn profile for your career.

Register for the session and submit your questions here: AMA: LinkedIn

Friday, November 20th
12:00 pm – 12:45 pm
PREP-peroni Trivia: LinkedIn Edition!

Join this friendly online quiz competition to test your knowledge of LinkedIn best practices.  Compete against other RRC students for a chance to win a gift card for a pepperoni pizza (or any kind of pizza)!

Space is limited to 50 people, so register early!

Sign up for this friendly competition here: PREP-peroni Trivia: LinkedIn Edition!

For more information on Week 3 events, check out this post here: SES Employment Preparation series: Informational Interviews!

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

Prepped is hosting a two-part webinar with Meghan Reid M. A., C.Psych., who specializes in Counselling Psychology and is recognized for her expertise in Career and Workplace Psychology!

Part 1: Accelerating your professional growth

Thursday, October 15, 2020
11:00 am – 11:30 am

Career counselling is a process that will help you understand yourself and the world of work in order to make sound career, educational and life decisions. During Part 1 of this exclusive series we’ll discuss:

• Networking and building relationships virtually
• Tips on how to build confidence for your job search
• How to succeed in your current role
• Career goals and progression

Submit your questions in advance by clicking here 

Part 2: Ask me anything – career counselling

Thursday, October 29, 2020
11:00 am – 11:30 am

Still have questions after Part 1? We want to give you the opportunity to ask us anything – whether it’s about interviewing, mentorship or changing career goals. Submit your questions in advance and we’ll do our best to answer as many of your questions as we can during the webinar.

Submit your questions in advance by clicking here 

Register here

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. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, video conferencing, and in-person!