What should I include in my resume?
Do I need a cover letter?
How can I increase my chances of getting a job?

If you are asking yourself any of these questions, please join us in the upcoming series of webinars, presented by Student Employment Services:

Resume Development
Monday, May 25, 2020
12pm-1pm 

Cover Letter Writing
Tuesday, May 26, 2020
12pm-1pm 

Job Searching Using LinkedIn
Tuesday, May 19, 2020
12pm-1pm
or
Wednesday, May 27, 2020
12pm-1pm 

To register, visit: https://teamsites.rrc.ca/ses
Spots are limited, so register early!

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

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RRC Employment Advisors are available to speak with students and alumni by phone and video conferencing. Book a virtual appointment by visiting SES – Students & Alumni

Check out SES – News & Events for the latest news on internships, work opportunities, and employer recruitment events.

You might be thinking of ways to improve your professional self while we are on lockdown due to COVID-19. But which skills should you prioritize?

Bernard Marr, Contributor with Forbes.com, highlights 8 job skills that are likely to be in high demand in a post-coronavirus world.

Check out the article here:
8 Job Skills To Succeed In A Post-Coronavirus World

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For more information and employment resources, visit Student Employment Services at rrc.ca/ses. Contact us at jobcentre@rrc.ca to book a virtual meeting with an Employment Advisor for assistance with your job search!

If you’re a student seeking an internship, co-op or other work opportunity, ASPIRE can help.

ASPIRE is open to all full-time students attending post-secondary institutions in Canada who are legally able to work and are returning to school the following semester.

Whether you’re looking for an internship, co-op or other ways to integrate real-world experience into your education, ASPIRE is here to support you.

Sign up to ASPIRE to receive:

• Access to co-op and internship opportunities in the Financial Services sector
• Tools and resources to support your success
• Invitations to participate in ASPIRE’s exciting industry events and initiatives

Kickstart your career and  Sign up now!

For more information, visit the ASPIRE Student Overview.

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

Venture For Canada (VFC) offers post-secondary students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial work experiences!

Learn invaluable skills on your road to building your future from those in the best position to teach – other entrepreneurs. VFC’s job board features paid internships, both full-time and part-time, with wages between $15 – $20/hour. Co-op & non co-op students are welcome!

You are eligible if you are: 

• A full-time or a part-time post-secondary student
• A Canadian Citizen, Permanent Resident or a Refugee
• Interested in building the skills most valued in the future job market

Apply now at: Venture For Canada – Internships

For more information, visit ventureforcanada.ca

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

Sign up for Ask Me Anything: Job searching during the coronavirus pandemic hosted by Prepped’s Co-founders, Laura Kirsch and Julia Fulton, and ask them anything that’s been weighing on your mind about your job search during this time.

Date: Thursday, April 30, 2020
Time: 3:00 pm – 3:30 pm

Registration is open to Prepped users. Create a Prepped account at fullyprepped.ca to receive registration invite!

Interested in attending but can’t make it? Sign up anyway! A recording of the webinar will be made available to all registrants.

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

For more information, resources and assistance with your job search, contact RRC’s Student Employment Services at jobcentre@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, and video conferencing!

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.

Check out their latest blog post, featuring 5 strategies that can increase your job search success, even in this pandemic: How to continue your job search during coronavirus

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 jobcentre@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, and video conferencing!

HR pros are giving advice on how to prepare for virtual interviews in the upcoming Prepped webinar, featuring Amanda Bibeau, RBC Early Talent Acquisitions and Kathryn Tooley, RBC Ventures!

Date: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Time: 12 pm – 1 pm

No matter where you are in your job search, being prepared for the next step is important. With virtual interviews on the rise, this webinar will prepare you for:

• what to expect in a virtual interview
• looking confident in a virtual interview
• crafting a response to common interview questions

Registration is open to Prepped users. Create a Prepped account at fullyprepped.ca to receive registration invite! 

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 jobcentre@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, and video conferencing!

If you missed April 2nd’s Networking Q&A Webinar, presented by Prepped featuring Kelly Hoey, Networking Expert, check out this Prepped blog post: How to network like a pro

In this blog, Prepped posted highlights of a previous networking Q&A webinar, covering these topics:

• LinkedIn etiquette
• Conversations starters
• Networking as an introvert
• Creating long-lasting connections

They also included the recording of the webinar for you to follow along!

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 jobcentre@rrc.ca. Employment Advisors are available to help via email, phone, and video conferencing!

Join us for a live Q&A webinar, where networking expert, Kelly Hoey, answers all your questions about how to network during the coronavirus outbreak, presented by Prepped!

Webinar details

Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 3pm – 4pm CST
Co-host: Laura Kirsch, Co-founder of Prepped

SIGN UP HERE

Networking is often associated with in-person activities, making it difficult during this time when social distancing is so important. Tune into this webinar to see how Kelly would tackle these challenges.

Spots are limited, so be sure to register early! After you sign up, Prepped will send you a link where you can send your networking questions. All questions will be submitted anonymously, so don’t be shy, we want to hear them all!

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.

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Contact Student Employment Services at jobcentre@rrc.ca if you have any questions.

Many companies might not be hiring today, as they are figuring out how to do business virtually in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, they will be, and you want to be ready when that time comes!

Jack Kelly, Senior Contributor with Forbes.com, breaks down how students can better position themselves for their job search. Check out Jack’s article here:
How Soon-To-Be College Graduates Can Job Hunt During The Coronavirus Outbreak

For more information and employment resources, visit Student Employment Services at rrc.ca/ses. Contact us at jobcentre@rrc.ca to book a virtual meeting with an Employment Advisor for assistance with your job search!