Planning for Academic Success workshops — Nov 2-4

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PLANNING FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS WORKSHOPS GPA Repair Strategies Tues, Nov 2 10-11 am Developing an Action Plan for your Academic Goals Wed, Nov 3 11:30 am-12:30 pm Building an Academic Support Network – Student Support Services and Resources Thurs, Nov 4 2:30-3:30 pm Planning for Academic Success Workshops This live online workshop hosted by UFV … Read more

Career Month: Digital Literacy: Using Communications to Spearhead Reliable Research Sources — Nov 22

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Event description Learn how we can use communications to uncover reliable research sources. Presenter Christopher Towler (UFV Instructor, Communications) Register https://digital-literacy-webinar.eventbrite.ca Mon, Nov 22 2:30-3:30 pm Online https://ufv.ca/jobs/career-fair/ For more information, contact Melissa Naman at melissa.naman@ufv.ca 11/23/2021

Career Month: Career Possibilites for English Majors — Nov 18

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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

Career Month: TD Bank information session — Nov 19

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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

Career Month: Communications Skills Can Get You Promotions — Nov 17

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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

Career Month: Chartered Professional Accountants BC (CPABC) information session

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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

Career Month: Job Opportunities with Public Relations and Social Media — Nov 29

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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

Career Month: Networking Strategies for International Students to Find Jobs in Canada: A Panel Discussion

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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

Career Month: How to Find Communications Jobs and Get an Interview —

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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

Career Month: Transferable Skills from the Employer Perspective — Nov 3

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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

Career Month: Cheating: A Conversation About the Long-term Implications for Cool Careers that Require Advanced Clearances — Nov 29

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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

Career Month: Careers in Livestock Education — Nov 10

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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

Career Month: Kinesiology Careers-Based Question and Answer Session

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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