Centre Career Action for Workshops:
<strong>Sign-up is required</strong> for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart. </p>
Wednesday, February 10
Work Search Strategies — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Professional School Interviews (Standard & MMI) Q&A—12:30 to 1:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Thursday, February 11
Communication for the Workplace — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1208.
Professional School Interviews (MMI) —5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 1208. Note: thre is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Friday, February 12
Successfully Negotiating Job Offers — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: this workshop is geared toward graduating students.
Monday, February 22
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator) — Part 1, TC 1112, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Two-session workshop: attend the first session to learn about your personality type and preferences for learning and decision making. In the second session, discover how to apply your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator results to explore potential careers. Note: There is a student materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session. Once you have registered and paid, you will be given information on how to complete the MBTI assessment online. The assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop.
Tuesday, February 23
Resume Tips: Thinking Like an Employer — 2 to 3:30 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Monday, February 29
Resumes for Graduate Students — 2:30 to 4 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details. This workshop is for grad students and post docs.
Tuesday, March 1
Career Exploration and Decision Making — 2:30 to 4:30 p.m., TC 1112.
Wednesday, March 2
Professional School Interviews (Standard) — 5:30 to 7 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of this section for details.
Tuesday, March 8
Make Networking Count — 1:30 to 3 p.m., TC 1208. Note: there is a prerequisite for this workshop. See chart website at the top of the section for details.
Thursday, March 17
Success on the Job — 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., TC 1208.
Put this on your calendar:
MONDAYS
BA? MA? MBA? If you’re so smart why waste time and money? G.A.! Gamblers Anonymous meetings every Monday at 7 p.m., St. Mark’s Church, 825 King St. W., Kitchener (basement).
TUESDAYS
French Speaking Club — presented by Les Toastmasters Volubiles from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Kitchener City Hall, Suite Heritage, 200 King Street, W., Kitchener. For info jphilippe1111@gmail.com or 226-808-5132.
UW RC Events:
University of Waterloo recreation events are open to all employees of the univeristy and affiliated university colleges and their families. Register/for info uwrc@uwaterloo.ca.
GROOVE dance every Tuesday 5 to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays 12 to 1 p.m., CPH 3607. Rated #5 top fitness trend in SHAPE magazine 2014. For more info schatten@uwaterloo.ca.
Exchange Board — a place for UW/college employees to buy and sell items.
Announcements:
Creative job seekers 15-30 are invited to learn about placements and opportunities in STEM and digital media. Work with an employment counsellor and job development team to secure placements shaped around your interests, strengths and skills. Visit theworkingcentre.org.
International Sustainable Development Projects — C.L.O.U.D. Projects enable you to travel to a deserving partner community around the world, immerse yourself in a new culture, and actually make a difference in the lives of others. For more information visit www.TheNWC.com or email Waterloo@TheNWC.com.
Upcoming Events:
Wednesday, February 10
Conrad Grebel Music Noon Hour Concerts at Conrad Grebel Chapel at 12:30 p.m., free admission. “Straight, No Chaser,” Michael Wood Trio. For info 519-885-0220, ext 24226 or music@uwaterloo.ca.
Saturday, February 13
K-W Chamber Music Society presents ‘‘A Faure Evening with Christian Vachon, violin and Frederic Lacroix, piano” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
Thursday, February 18
K-W Chamber Music Society presents ‘‘Pavel Steidl, classical guitarist” at 8 p.m., KWCMS Music Room, 57 Young Street, W., Waterloo. For tickets/info: 519-886-1673 or WordsWorth Books or UW Box Office or www.ticketscene.ca/kwcms.
Volunteers:
YOUR student newspaper needs volunteers. Visit us at Student Life Centre, room 1116 until February 10 or email editor@uwimprint.ca.
