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!

Are you interested in learning more about where the CPA designation can take you in your career?

Join CPA Manitoba and CPA Saskatchewan for a moderated panel discussion designed to introduce you to the wide variety of career paths that are available as a CPA.  The panel will consist of four CPAs working in a variety of roles and industries who will speak about their journey to becoming a CPA and what doors the designation has opened in their career thus far.

Date:    Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Time:    1:00PM – 2:00PM
Host:    This event is co-hosted by CPA Manitoba and CPA Saskatchewan. Event registration emails will originate from CPA Saskatchewan.

Click here to register today.  The “Register” link is found at the top of the page beside “Event Status”.

If you have any questions about the event, please contact Kathryn Balzer at kbalzer@cpamb.ca or Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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

Come to where the grass is greener! Kick off your career with Canada’s Equipment Financing Experts. And pssst…we’re one of Canada’s Top Employers!

Join this session to learn more about career opportunities with CWB National Leasing and find out why we’re used to hearing “I love where I work!”​

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

To register, sign up online at https://teamsites.rrc.ca/ses

You will be emailed a meeting invite with instructions on how to join the session via MS Teams after you register.

Deadline for registration: November 5, 2020

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

Canada’s Comeback needs you.

The Canada Comeback Challenge creates opportunities for post-secondary students to contribute to Canada’s COVID-19 recovery while gaining valuable work-integrated learning (WIL) experience. Through a fun, skill-building national competition in an entirely online format, student teams will tackle real-world problems facing employers in Canada’s public, private, and non-profit sectors and compete for a chance to pitch their ideas to an esteemed panel of judges.

Don’t miss your chance to get involved – Sign up before October 4!

The Canada Comeback Challenge is open to current post-secondary students, including International Students, as well as recent graduates!

For more information, visit: Canada Comeback Challenge

Please contact Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca if you have any questions.

Rothmans, Benson & Hedges (RBH) is hiring, and is inviting students and alumni to attend their virtual open house!

Monday, October 5, 2020
11:00 am – 12:30 pm EST
2:00 pm – 3:30 pm EST

For more information and to register, visit:
Rothmans, Benson & Hedges Virtual Open House

About Rothmans, Benson & Hedges

At RBH, we celebrate diversity of opinion to ensure the best ideas win.

Our mission is to Unsmoke Canada. Our purpose is to create better, innovative smoke-free alternatives for smokers and grow an enduring, world-class company of which we are deeply proud.

To do this, we pride ourselves in finding people that have the desire to understand consumers and keep them at the core so that we can successfully Unsmoke them.

We need our people to operate as one, share openly, and remain vested in the success of RBH and each other.

RBH is an inclusive team. We recognize that our world requires different ways of thinking. What we say is reinforced by what we do. We break down hierarchies, listen, and ask questions to learn from and challenge each other.

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

Venture for Canada (VFC) invites recent graduates and graduating students to apply for the VFC Fellowship program!

Entrepreneurially-minded grads want to excel at dynamic startups. Growing startups want energized contributors ready to hit the ground running. Now there’s a program that connects you.

Venture for Canada’s Fellowship program offers recent post-secondary graduates an amazing opportunity to jump into the world of entrepreneurship. Through job search support and dynamic training, you’ll develop the entrepreneurial skills you need in order to thrive at a startup, or even build a business in the long term.

As a VFC Fellow, you will:

Find a full-time job in the startup world.

Finding full-time work is at the top of your list, and that’s why we make it easy for you to connect with hiring startups through our online Job Board and virtual networking events. You’ll be connected to small, high-growth startups from across Canada and hired into your first new-grad job. Don’t worry, you’ll get job search training, one-on-one coaching and more! Please note that we have partner startups in BC, ON, AB, NS, NB, NL, PEI!

Gain access to one year of VFC’s exclusive entrepreneurial training.

We know what startups want in their employees, and our network of entrepreneurs have taught us a thing or two about the skills you need to be an entrepreneur, innovator or hustler. Our entrepreneurial skill-building training is designed so that you develop the tools that you’ll need to succeed in your startup role.

Meet friends, roommates, future business partners, oh my!

Imagine a community of young, entrepreneurial people across Canada that are there to support you, share experiences and lay the foundation of your professional network. What you’re picturing is our #VFCCommunity; home to hundreds of diverse, curious, and innovative people who are passionate about entrepreneurship and making an impact, just like you.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Graduate(d) between Fall 2018 and Spring 2021.
• Hold a post-secondary degree or diploma from a Canadian Post-Secondary OR be a Canadian who has studied abroad.
• Legally eligible to work in Canada.
• Be available to begin searching for work as soon as you are accepted to the program.

WHEN TO APPLY

Apply by October 29th for the Fall intake.

For more information, visit Venture for Canada – Fellowship Program

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

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, online and on campus if you have any employment-related questions, including assistance with:

• job searching
• networking
• cover letter writing
• resume development
• interview preparation

To book an appointment, contact us at ses@rrc.ca.

And, even in this pandemic, employers are looking for great talent and are very excited to meet you! Keep an eye out for employer events happening throughout the school year. We already have virtual events coming up, such as:

• information sessions
• campus recruiter hangouts
• tips & tricks webinars from industry experts

For more information and to register, visit: SES News & Events.

Also, check out the Student Employment Services website for other helpful information including employment resources, job and internship opportunities and other student work experience programs.

Contact us at ses@rrc.ca if you have any questions!

ASPIRE is hosting an important professional skill-building webinar for post-secondary students across Canada! Four employers will share their best tips and advice on working in the new remote/hybrid environment that has unfolded as a result of the pandemic.

When and where?

Wednesday, September 23
5:15pm – 6:15pm EST
Webinar Session

RSVP ASAP

Click here to register now for this webinar!
Please note: You must register to gain access into the webinar.

Why should I attend?

Going forward, the ability to work effectively in a virtual capacity will be a critical skill for all students to develop and demonstrate, to succeed in their careers. Join us to learn how to:
• Stay productive and work efficiently from home
• Display good business etiquette in the remote workplace
• Work effectively with your team
• Build a successful relationship with your manager
• Deliver engaging online presentations

Who’s invited?

This free webinar is for students who have an interest in discovering the key skills needed to thrive in the new post-COVID world of work. All post-secondary students across Canada are welcome to attend.

Tell me about ASPIRE

ASPIRE is a talent initiative led by Toronto Finance International, a not-for-profit organization that’s passionate about giving you access to high-quality student opportunities in the Financial Services sector and providing you with tools to support your success and increase your impact in the workplace.

Questions? You can reach us at aspire@tfi.ca.

If you require further assistance with your job search, RRC Student Employment Services can help! Contact us at ses@rrc.ca to book an appointment with an Employment Advisor.

An exciting message for RRC’s business students from our partners at Scotiabank about two upcoming sessions!

SCOTIA ON CAMPUS

Join our virtual session to get to know Scotiabank and how you can make an impact at our organization!

Whether you are certain Scotiabank is for you or you simply want to explore your options, we would love to get to know you! We simply want to connect with you, share our experience, provide some tips and tricks for launching the career you’ve always wanted and answer any questions you may have.

Date: Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Click here to register: teamsites.rrc.ca/ses

MASTER CLASS: GETTING YOUR DREAM JOB

A virtual master class on everything job related. Throughout the session our recruitment subject matter experts will walk the students through a bootcamp on: how to network, perfect your elevator pitch, create an effective resume and how to interview well.

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Time: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Click here to register: teamsites.rrc.ca/ses

To get the most out of this experience you will need a computer/laptop. Additional details will be sent after you register.

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

Students and grads, find paid internship and launch your career with exciting work experiences through the Career-Launcher Internships program!

The Colleges and Institutes Canada (CICan) Career-Launcher Internships have streams in digital tech, clean tech and natural resources in addition to the ImpAct Internships, funded by the Government of Canada’s Youth Employment and Skills Strategy.

BROWSE INTERNSHIPS HERE

For more information, visit careerlauncher.ca

Have employment related questions? Contact RRC’s Student Employment Services at ses@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, and video conferencing!