BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//132.216.98.100//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.20.4// BEGIN:VEVENT UID:20250907T023239EDT-620079Vp9v@132.216.98.100 DTSTAMP:20250907T063239Z DESCRIPTION:Are you in career transition? Weighing your options or targetin g a specific role?  Getting ready to apply\, network\, interview? Not sure when and what to negotiate when you get the offer?  Want to learn more ab out the Canadian Workplace Culture?  Would like a paid internship & get fu nding? Haven’t learnt how to research on Linkedin yet?  Need a planning to ol to keep you on track?\n\nGood news:\n\nThe entire month of May is dedic ated to addressing these questions and more.\n\nHope you can join us!\n\n \nPlanning with Purpose: myPath and the Individual Development Plan unrave lled (In partnership with Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies - GPS)\n May 4\ , 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nGoal setting is an i mportant predictor of wellbeing and success in graduate school. The IDP (I ndividual Development Plan) is a tool designed to help you articulate and plan your goals. Think of your IDP as a tailored roadmap that guides you f rom where you are now to where you want to be. The purpose of an IDP is no t to 'lock' you into a set of goals\, but rather to help you approach your work and life with more intention\, and to adapt your plan when new chall enges and opportunities arise. Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies de veloped myPath specifically to help you create an IDP. In this 1 hour sess ion\, we will discuss what is involved in creating an Individual Developme nt Plan (IDP) and how you can use the myPath tools and programs to create a meaningful IDP that will help you to stay focused on your priorities and track your progress.\n \n Learning objectives:\n\nIn this workshop you will learn:\n\n\n what an Individual Development Plan\n the basic steps of goal planning (identifying and selecting meaningful goals)\n how myPath can help you\n\n\nSpeaker: Lorna MacEachern\, Program Manager\, IDP\n\nThe Zoom me eting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event us ing your email address.\n\n\nConnecting your Dots: Converting an Ac ademic CV to a Resume (& Intro to My Involvement) \n May 10\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm\n RSVP through myfuture\n\nYou’re finishing your graduate degree and exploring careers beyond the academy – but how do you convert your ac ademic cv into something legible and meaningful for employers outside high er education? Join us for a workshop sharing strategies for translating yo ur record of academic achievement into a new document – a resume - designe d for non-academic job applications.\n\nOpen to all: This session is desig ned for graduate students and postdocs\, and open to undergraduates.\n\nLe arning objectives:\n\n\n Learn about the differences between academic cv’s and non-academic industry resumes\n Identify transferrable skills and learn how to articulate them as relevant experience in the context of a non-aca demic job application\n Feel confident rethinking your career stories and a pplying for jobs outside academia\n Learn about myInvolvement and the Co-cu rricular record as tools in process of resume-building\n\n\nThe Zoom meeti ng link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start tim e. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR rec ognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nNetworking for Introverts and others Who Hate Networking\n May 11\, 2021\n 11:00 am - 12:00 pm\n RSVP through myfuture \n\nYou have heard it before\, most people find jobs through networking & need to tap into the hidden job market. But what if you are tapped out\, d on’t know anyone & dread having to cold call? Designed by and with introve rts in mind\, this workshop will explore the many ways to build your netwo rk without saying a word If you have ever wondered how you will promote y ourself\, keep a conversation going or follow up on one\, this workshop is for you!\n\nThis workshop will identify and explore key components of eff ective in-person communication throughout the job search process. As a res ult of attending this workshop\, students will be able to:\n\n\n Approach n etworking with less anxiety.\n Have ideas on how to reach out to people eff ectively.\n Be aware of the impact of non-verbal communication.\n Understand that most jobs are found through the hidden job market and that networkin g is a win-win situation.\n\n\nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to all r egistrants in advance of the course start time. Please note that these ses sions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n \n\nIndustry Insider: Canadian Workplace Culture edition\n May 12\, 2021\n 1 :00 pm - 2:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nAre you curious to learn more a bout Canadian workplace culture? Then this talk is for you.\n \n Matt Adolph e\, an international communication expert\, will share some unwritten rule s of the Canadian workplace and address:\n • why certain behaviours don’t w ork in the Canadian workplace\n • what your boss really means by “can you d o me a favor?”\n • why it’s not all about work at work\, and\n • how buildin g relationships can lead to a promotion\n\nSPEAKER: \n Matt Adolphe\, B.A.\ , M.A.\n Matt Adolphe teaches writing and communication courses at various post-secondary institutes\, including the University of Calgary\, Mount Ro yal University\, and SAIT. At SAIT\, he teaches a variety of leadership an d professional communication courses online. He holds a B.A. in Indigenous Studies and History form Laurentian University\, and an M.A. in Communica tion Management from the University of South Australia. Beyond teaching\, his professional life has been punctuated with experiences as a political organizer\, volunteer\, career coach\, consultant\, actor\, radio DJ\, stu dio musician\, speech writer\, and media presenter (the first English spea king TV news presenter in Macao). Moreover\, he is the author of two books : 'Canadian Workplace Culture: Mastering the Unspoken Rules' and 'Would Yo u Hire You?' Both books are aimed at helping people achieve success in the ir careers.\n\nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in ad vance of the course start time. You will need to sign-in to the event usin g your email address\n\n\nLinkedIn for Introverts\n May 12\, 2021\n 2 :30 pm - 3:30 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nThis tutorial & platform was de signed by and for Introverts in mind!  Find out how to gather data about c areer paths\, discover diversity in a workplace\, where the happy employee s might be & what Alumni in your department are doing.  Learn how to build relationships with industry professionals without saying a word.  Come pr epared and ready to work with your LinkedIn account open!\n \n By attending this course\, you will be able to:\n\n\n Learn tips and tricks to build an impactful profile (and mistakes to avoid)\n Understand how to leverage the tools and features on LinkedIn in your career exploration\n Learn best prac tices for expanding your network and connecting with industry professional s\n\n\n\n The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time. All confirmed attendees will receive a copy of t he slides directly following the course. Please note that these sessions m ay be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nGra duate Student and Postdoc Job Seekers Seminar \n May 17\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nAlmost finished your PhD or recently do ne & thinking of transitioning out of academia? Considering working in oth er sectors? Interested in learning about the differences between an academ ic and non-academic job search? Come share your questions and concerns wit h your graduate career advising team and colleagues in a seminar-style dis cussion.\n\nLearning objectives:\n\n\n Learn about the differences between job hunting and applications in academia and beyond\n Share strategies for networking and positioning yourself for the job market\n Think about transf erable skills\, values\, and interests that can help you find new career p aths\n Ask questions and get feedback from your peers and grad career advis ors\n\n\nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nInterviewing as an Introvert\n May 18\, 2021\n 10:00 am - 11:00 am\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nI nterviewing takes a lot of energy\, anticipation of the interview takes ev en more!\n Learn simple strategies to get primed for extroverting\, learn h ow to use your non-verbal vocabulary to build rapport\, conserve energy & make the most of your virtual presence.\n\nDesigned by and with introverts in mind\, this workshop will help you to prepare for a successful intervi ew\, know what to say after hello and answer typical\, dreaded and tricky questions.\n\nBy attending this workshop\, students will be able to:\n\n\n Prepare prior to an interview and know what constitutes post interview eti quette\n Develop strategies for communicating their skills and experiences in an interview\n Respond to common interview questions\n\n\nThe Zoom meeti ng link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start tim e. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR rec ognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nMitacs: Internship opportunities that bri dge academia and industry \n May 26\, 2021\n 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nAre you an undergrad\, graduate student or postdoc interested in developing a research partnership or landing an internship during your training at ? If so\, please join us to learn more about how Mitacs can help support you on this! The presentation will cover Mitacs’ most po pular programs (Accelerate\, Elevate\, Globalink\, and Training) and guide you on how to identify a potential partner for these initiatives as well as provide you with resources to help you throughout the entire process!\n \n Mitacs is a nationwide non-profit organization that strives to boost inn ovation in Canada by helping to build the next generation of innovators ac ross the country. They provide skills development opportunities including internships and training courses that you can access throughout your time at .  Join the Mitacs Business Development team for (Jonathan \, Noha and Ralph) to learn more and ask any questions you may have about the ins and outs of Mitacs!\n \n Discussions will centre on the following Mi tacs programs:\n\n\n Accelerate - Mitacs flagship program supporting gradua te students and postdocs who want to embark on a research collaboration wi th an external partner in Canada or with our international partner countri es\n\n \n Accelerate Entrepreneur - Funding for student and postdoctoral ent repreneurs who wish to develop R&D projects between their incubated start- up business in partnership a professor at .\n \n \n Elevate - Competiti ve program supporting postdocs who want to embark on a research collaborat ion with an external partner in Canada.\n Globalink Research Award - Travel grant supporting senior undergads\, graduate students\, and postdoctoral fellows for collaborations with universities in our partner countries.\n Tr aining - Courses offered to all trainees (free of charge) to build on transferable skills\n\n\nSPEAKERS:\n \n Jonathan Caballero – Business Dev elopment Specialist at Mitacs. PhD in psychology by UNAM\, and recently co mpleted postdoctoral research in communication sciences and disorders at M cGill University\, has extensive experience in multidisciplinary research projects in academic and governmental organizations. He is the main contac t for \, in charge of the Faculty of Engineering and all departments within the Social Sciences and Humanities.\n \n Noha Gerges – Bu siness Development Director and Team Lead\, QC at Mitacs. PhD in Cancer Ge netics from with extensive experience in management and business development in various disciplines. She is the main contact for t he Faculties of Science and Medicine at .\n \n Ralph Chery – Business Development Director at Mitacs. Trained as an electrical engine er\, he is a Graduate in Business & Finance\, and comple ted an MBA from IESE Business School in Barcelona. He has extensive experi ence in business development in the fields of finance\, energy\, and other disciplines. He is the main contact for Desautels and Dobson.\n \n The Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course sta rt time. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for C CR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nNegotiating with a Curious Mind \n M ay 28\, 2021\n 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm\n RSVP through myFuture\n\nCongratulations\ , you’ve been offered a job! Now what? Should you ask for more? Did you ne gotiate your contract?  If you ever wondered why & how to negotiate your w ay to a better job (academic or non academic)\, salary or new kitchen appl iance\, this workshop is for you! Come learn strategies that will help you leverage your strengths and build courage to ask for what you want!\n\nBy attending this workshop\, students will be able to:\n\n\n Define negotiati on and understand factors influencing negotiations.\n Understand the benefi ts of negotiating and develop strategies to prepare for the process\n Learn simple tools that can improve negotiation outcomes\n\n\nSPEAKER:\n\nNiem Huynh\, PhD\, PPCC\, Professional and Personal Life Coach\n\nBio:\n\nInqui rer. Coach. Risk taker (calculated). Niem is an educator and geographer by training and applies those skills to her role at Concordia University. Ni em's diverse professional experience working in different positions within the university and non-profit sectors has ignited her interest in how peo ple navigate their career paths. Her newest adventure is co-creating life solutions with clients\, as a Professional and Personal Life Coach.\n\nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the cours e start time. Please note that these sessions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must register for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address.\n\n\nCareer Pathways of PhDs Grads : The Stats and the Stories \n May 31\, 2021\n 11:00 am - 12:00 pm\n RSVP thr ough myFuture\n\nWhat careers do PhD graduates pursue after graduation? Ho w do they transition to a career in and outside academia? What advice do P hD alumni have for current graduate students? This session will present th e results of the TRaCE project\, which tracked over 4\,500 PhD grad s from 2008 to 2018 and also interviewed over 300 of them. Come find out t he career outcomes of graduates from your faculty and hear the stories of PhD alumni who successfully transitioned to exciting jobs.\n\nSPEAKER : \n \nMarie-Claude Felton\, Acadmeic Affairs Officer\, \n\nBio:\n\nDr. M arie-Claude Felton is Academic Affairs Officer at Graduate and Post doctoral Studies\, where she manages the TRaCE project which invest igates the career outcomes of nearly 5\,000 PhD alumni. She also wo rked as project manager for the department of English and as Affiliate mem ber of the History department. After finishing her PhD at the École des Ha utes Études en Sciences Sociales in Paris\, she completed a postdoctoral f ellowship at Harvard University\, a Banting postdoctoral fellowship at McG ill University as well as a research fellowship at Oxford University. She’ s the author of several works pertaining to the history of authorship and copyright in the 18thcentury.\n\nThe Zoom meeting link will be sent to all registrants in advance of the course start time. Please note that these s essions may be recorded. To qualify for CCR recognition\, you must registe r for and sign into the online zoom event using your email address. \n\n\n\n \n DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210504 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210528 SUMMARY:Grad and Postdoc Career Month May (GCM) 2021 URL:/caps/channels/event/grad-and-postdoc-career-month -may-gcm-2021-329983 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR