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Event description Find out what careers English majors excel at! Presenters Heather McAlpine (UFV associate professor, English), and Rajnish Dhawan (UFV associate professor, English) Register https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/career-possibilities-as-english-majors-tickets-196635832067 Thurs, Nov 18 1-2 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/19/2021

Comprehensive overview of TD Bank, our positions, our culture and framework. We will go over the in-depth importance of key resume tips, how to stand out, how to leverage your relationship with your recruiter, and how to set yourself up for a successful interview both in-person and in a virtual environment. We also talk about … Read more

Event description Find out about how communication skills can get you promotions! Presenter Kim Norman (UFV associate professor, Communications), and Samantha Pattridge (UFV associate professor, Communications) Register https://communications-skills-webinar.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 17 11 am-noon Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/18/2021

Event description Join us in a live one-hour webinar with CPABC’s Rebecca Dirnfeld, Senior Student Recruitment Officer, as she presents on pathways to becoming a, including the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP), admission requirements, prerequisites, examinations and work experience. Learn which courses from UFV and your previous education are transferable towards the CPA program and … Read more

Event description Learn how to find and receive job opportunities with public relations and social media. Presenter Sumin Fang (UFV assistant professor, Communications) Register https://job-opportunities-pr-social-media.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 29 11 am-noon Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/30/2021

Event description Join our panel to get more information on how our international students can get a job in Canada! Presenters Sumin Fang (UFV assistant professor, Communications), Marcella LaFever (UFV associate professor, Communications), Satwinder Bains (director, South Asian Studies Institute, and associate professor, Social Cultural & Media Studies). Register https://strategies-for-international-students-to-find-jobs.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 15 2:30-3:30 pm … Read more

Event description Obtain information and tips on how to find communications jobs and get an interview! Presenters Susan Francis (UFV Instructor, Communications), and Samantha Pattridge (UFV Associate Professor, Communications) Register https://how-to-find-communications-jobs-webinar.eventbrite.ca Wed, Nov 10 11 am-noon Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/11/2021

Learn about historical contributions and careers in activism. Presenter Sharanjit Kaur Sandhra (UFV Coordinator, South Asian Studies Institute) Register https://careers-in-activism-webinar.eventbrite.ca Tues, Nov 30 Noon-1 pm Online For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 12/01/2021

Transferable Skills from the Employer Perspective Wed, Nov 3 12–1 pm Online Panel Discussion Event description Come learn from employers working in multiple sectors — public, private, and not-for-profit — as they discuss the ‘what’ and ‘how’ of transferable skills. What are the skills and experiences necessary to thrive in the workplace as we find … Read more

Did you know that cheating in university may close many professional doors in the future? For many professions across diverse disciplines, academic dishonesty is a RED FLAG that becomes impossible to manage when an applicant is making their way through a recruiting process. Join us for a candid conversation about the affects academic dishonesty can … Read more

Careers in Livestock Education Wed, Nov 10 4–5:30 pm In-person: Livestock Barn at the Agriculture Centre on the Chilliwack campus at Canada Education Park. *maximum number of attendees: 20 Event description 15-minute tour of the barn and animals. Dr. O Leary will provide a brief minute overview of his experiences as a large animal vet … Read more

Dr. Emilio Landolfi (Kinesiology Practicum Coordinator and Vice Chair of UFV’s Field Placement Committee) will answer students questions regarding Kinesiology careers. Presenter: Dr. Emilio Landolfi (UFV Associate Professor, School of Kinesiology) Register: https://www.ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/registration-form Wed, Nov 4 4-4:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/05/2021

Come learn about the profession of Human Resources and how a career in HR has endless possibilities and opportunities. Quinne Davey, Member Relations Manager Lower Mainland, CPHR BC & Yukon (Chartered Professionals in Human Resources of BC & Yukon) will talk about the association and it’s benefits along with information about a career in Human … Read more

Design Your Dream Job Wed, Nov 24, 2021 12-1 pm Online workshop Are you finding a gap between your dream job and the work you are currently engaged in? Whether underemployed, employed in a limited entry-level role, or feeling stuck in a stale role, there are hacks you can use to bring more of your … Read more

Invisible Disabilities in Employment: Making the Invisible Visible Mon, Nov 22, 2021 1–2 pm Online Workshop *Maximum number of attendees: 100 Event description With a focus on the invisible disabilities in the work environment, Alyson will gently take her audience through identifying systemic, interpersonal and internalized ableism using stories, humor and activities. She will provide … Read more