<b><u>Upcoming Events</u></b>
July 22nd
Sun Life Financial UpTown Waterloo Jazz Festival July 18 to 20, various times. For info patti.brooks@waterloo.ca or 519-885-1921.
September
Rotunda Gallery call for 2015 exhibition proposals in the visual arts. Deadline September 11 at 4 p.m. For info www.kitchener.ca/rotundagallery or Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street, W., Kitchener.
Ongoing Events
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. Marks Church, 825 King Street, W., Kitchener (basement).
TUESDAYS
Scottish Country Dancing — Try something completely different this summer! Tuesday evenings from 8 to 10 p.m. at Historic St. Paul’s Church, 137 Queen Street S., Kitchener. No partner required. Traditional jigs, reels and strathspreysin group dancing. For more info www.rscds.kitchener.on.ca.
Announcements
ATTENTION, ladies! FASTBALL players WANTED! KW -based recreational women’s league is looking for players for the 2014 season. Part-time players welcome! Visit www.kwladiesfastball.com for league and contact info.
C.L.O.U.D. Projects at UW — get involved in a sustainable development project in developing communities around the world! Join The New World Community and travel to Kenya, Haiti, or the Dominican Republic. Visit www.thenwc.com/cloud_projects/cloud_on_campus or email Waterloo@thenwc.com for more details!
Are you interested in putting your UX skills into practice? Join us for an unforgettable experience and a chance to win awards totalling $20,000. For more info and to register, visit UWaterloo Stratford campus home page.
Church of Scientology of Cambridge presents a free public information centre with over 500 films, such as effective study skills, communication in social life and business, and more. Open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1305 Bishop Street, N., Cambridge.
University Green Guide was released this past September! Available in the SLC and Waterloo Residences’ Front Desks, online on the SEED website and likely soon on the UW Sustainability website. SEED: https://uwaterloo.ca/school-environment-enterprise-development/.
Centre for Career Action Workshops
Sign up is required for all workshops. Chart info at https://uwaterloo.ca/careeraction/workshop-prerequisite-chart.
It’s All About Your Skills
Knowing your skills and abilities AND being able to clearly and confidently convey them to employers is critical to your success in the employment process. Learn how to identify and articulate your strengths and discover potential areas of growth. You will also devise a plan to enhance these skills.
Wednesday, July 2 2:30-4:30 TC 1112
Social Media, Networking and You
Gain a new perspective on using social media to build connections and find work. Discuss quick and effective branding and search techniques using LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook.
Monday, July 7 1:30-3:30 TC 1208
Success on the job
Are you ready to unleash your full potential to be successful at work? Learn how to seize every opportunity to make the most of your work, volunteer, or internship experience! Discuss responsibility, motivation, ethical dilemmas, first impressions, organization, reputation, and initiative.
Tuesday, July 8 1:30-3:00 TC 1208
Career Exploration and Decision Making
Through discussion and hands-on activities, this session will increase your understanding of the career decision-making process and put you in a better position to make appropriate career choices.
Thursday, July 10 10:30-12:30 TC 2218
Business Etiquette and Professionalism
Proper etiquette is crucial to a successful job search and to your career. This workshop covers dining etiquette as well as appropriate behaviour at interviews, employer receptions, and other networking activities.
Thursday, July 10 1:30-3:30 TC 1208
Make Networking Count
During this two-session workshop, learn how to apply successful networking strategies in your daily life in order to enhance your career opportunities.
NOTE: The Work Search workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Part I Monday, July 14 10:30-12:00 TC 1208
Part II Monday, July 21 10:30-12:00 TC 1208
Information Session for Graduating Students
Don’t miss out! If you are graduating in 2014, come learn about Waterloo initiatives to maximize your employment opportunities upon graduation. Also learn about the many services and benefits offered by Alumni Affairs (Advancement) that remain available to you long after you graduate.
Tuesday, July 15 11:30-12:20 TBD
Wednesday, July 16 4:30-5:20 TBD
Exploring Your Personality Type (Myers-Briggs Type Indicator)
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 MBTI type to explore potential careers.
NOTE: There is a materials charge of $10 payable at the Centre for Career Action prior to the session.
Part I Wednesday, July 16 10:30-12:00 TC 1214
Part II Wednesday, July 23 10:30-12:30 TC 1214
Are you LinkedIn? Learning the Basics
Effective use of social media is key to job search and career success. Learn how LinkedIn, the professional social networking site, can help you to create an effective online presence, build professional networks, and search for jobs.
NOTE: This workshop is intended for students who have limited experience with LinkedIn.
Wednesday, July 16 1:30-3:00 TC 1208
Career Interest Assessment (Strong Interest Inventory)
Attend this session to find out how your interests relate to specific career opportunities.
NOTE: There is a 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 Strong Interest Inventory online. The online assessment must be completed at least two business days prior to the workshop
Thursday, July 17 10:30-12:00 TC 1214
Getting a U.S. Work Permit
Learn from Nina Juncewicz, U.S. Immigration Attorney, about options available for graduating students to work in the U.S.
Thursday, July 17 12:00-1:00 TC 1208
Interview Skills: Preparing for Questions
Learn how to improve your performance in the job interview by viewing and discussing taped excerpts of actual interviews.
NOTE: The Interview Skills workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Thursday, July 17 2:30-4:00 TC 1208
Medical School Applications
Learn about the Ontario medical school application process. Topics include: writing effective personal statements and the sketch, advice on reference letters, and information on the OMSAS process. The last 30 minutes will focus on the U.S. centralized med school process.
Thursday, July 17 5:30-8:00 TC 1208
Successfully Negotiating job Offers
Increase the odds of getting what you want when negotiating salary and other details related to the job offer.
NOTE: This workshop is geared to graduating students
Tuesday, July 22 10:30-12:00 TC 1208
Interview Skills: Proving Your Skills
In order to receive that job offer, you must prove your skills in the interview.
Here is your opportunity to practise and improve.
NOTE: The Interview Skills workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Thursday, July 24 2:30-4:30 TC 1208
Work Search Strategies
The current job market requires an assertive approach to finding work. Increase your chance of success by practising key communication strategies.
NOTE: The Work Search workshop is a prerequisite for this workshop.
Tuesday, July 29 2:30-4:00 TC 1208
Workshops for graduate students and post-docs
Successfully Negotiating Academic job Offers
Increase the odds of getting what you want when negotiating salary and other details related to the academic job offer.
Thursday, July 3 10:30-12:00 TC 1208
Academic Interview
Speaker panel: faculty members in attendance. Learn the best strategies to prepare for your next academic interview and hear from professors about what they are looking for in candidates.
Tuesday, July 8 10:30-12:00 TC 1208
Mitacs: Networking Skills
Please register at www.mitacs.ca for this workshop by clicking on ‘events and workshops.’
Wednesday, July 9 9:00-5:00 TC 2218
Mitacs: Foundations of Project Management 1
(two-day workshop)
Please register at www.mitacs.ca for this workshop by clicking on “events and workshops.”
Wednesday, July 16 9:00-5:00 TC 2218
Thursday, July 17 9:00-5:00 TC 2218
Non-academic Work Search and Networking
The current job market requires an assertive approach to finding work. Increase your chance of success by learning relevant networking and communication techniques.
Tuesday, July 22 1:30-3:00 TC 1208
Careers Beyond Academia
Your graduate studies can lead to many satisfying careers outside of academia. Learn how to transfer your skills from academic to business and government environments. Plus, discover how to respectfully draw on your network.
Wednesday, July 23 2:30-4:00 TC 1208
Volunteering
The Meals on Wheels program has found a new home and is looking for the community’s support to make the dream of operating their own kitchen a reality. If you are interested in helping CSC build its new kitchen, whether through volunteering your time and skills, or by making a financial contribution, please contact Rosalind at 519-772-8787 x 225 or rosalindh@communitysupportconnections.org.
Classifieds – Help Wanted
Weekend councillors and relief staff to work in homes for individuals with developmental challenges. Minimum eight-month commitment. Paid positions. Send resume to Human Resources, KW Habilitation Services, 108 Sydney Street, Kitchener, ON N2G 3V2.
Classifieds – Housing
One to five bedrooms September leases available for students. Located at 333 King Street, minutes from UW! Luxe buildings are safe, student friendly, and full of amenities. $599 to $690/room. Call 519-279-6700.
