Invitation: June 12th Graduate Student Job Search Symposium [All Students]

On Wednesday, June 12th, 2013 (two weeks today) the Centre for Student Involvement & Careers, in partnership with the Graduate Pathways to Success program, is providing a day-long symposium featuring insights from employers and career professionals. The day will include an expert panel, networking opportunities and workshops customized to graduate student needs.

Faculty, staff, post-doctoral fellows and graduate students are invited to attend the morning sessions and networking lunch. Graduate students may also register for two afternoon job search seminars.

To register please visit: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2780

Event location: Buchanan Building (room details provided with registration)

Event schedule:

• 10:00 to 10:45 – Opening lecture: Graduate Student Careers in the 21st Century by David Helliwell

• 11:00-12:30 – Expert Panel– What do employers look for when they hire Graduate Students?

• 12:30-2:00 – Networking Lunch – meet alumni, employers and advisors

• 2:00-3:00 – Job Search Strategy Seminars: Session 1

o Grow Your Professional Network with an Amazing LinkedIn Profile, by John Horn

o Start Smart – Salary Negotiations for Job Offers, by Marlene Delanghe

o Getting the Interview – How to Make Your Application Stand Out, by Matthew Heiydt

o Career Transitions for International Graduate Students, by Harish Vasudevan and Lisa Brunner

• 3:15-4:15 – Job Search Strategy Seminars: Session 2 (session 1 repeated)

o Grow Your Professional Network with an Amazing LinkedIn Profile, by John Horn

o Start Smart – Salary Negotiations for Job Offers, by Marlene Delanghe

o Getting the Interview – How to Make Your Application Stand Out, by Matthew Heiydt

o Career Transitions for International Graduate Students, by Harish Vasudevan and Lisa Brunner

Panelist and speaker information provided online at https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/7724-gpscsic-event-job-search-strategies

Who will benefit most from these seminars? Graduate students who are undertaking their job search or are interested in learning more about careers beyond The Academy.

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