CASUAL CONVERSATION

Managing marking mayhem: Balancing research and Teaching

Join us for a casual conversation about the challenges of juggling research, writing, and teaching responsibilities as a graduate student. We’ll share stories, skills, and strategies to support one another.
 

*for mature women students at Queen's

DROP IN for writing and learning support from Johanna Amos from SASS.

*for mature women students at Queen's

 

 

Interviewing Strategies

This workshop will provide you with a variety of strategies allowing you to attend your next interview feeling confident and prepared, whether it is remote (i.e., by phone or Zoom) or in person. Learn strategies to answer the classic "Tell Me About Yourself" question, behavioural questions, and situational questions. You will also learn to prepare questions to ask the interviewer. Come prepared to practice and leave feeling ready for your next interview! 

*for mature women students at Queen's

 

Resume Fundamentals

In this workshop, you will learn how to use key strategies to highlight your unique skills, knowledge, and experience on your resume or CV. To get the most benefit from this workshop, it is helpful to bring a copy of your resume. If you have a specific opportunity you are applying to, bringing the role description can also be helpful.  

Cover Letter Fundamentals 

In this workshop, you will learn about the key components of a cover letter and strategies for writing a cover letter that will help your application stand out. You will also complete exercises designed to help you get started customizing your cover letter. 
 

ID: 939 1671 6611 
Passcode: 245684

*for mature women students at Queen's

Job Search Strategies

In this workshop, you will learn strategies for effectively searching for a job, whether it is a part-time job or a role for after-graduation. We will guide you through the process of identifying your goals, the sectors and types of organizations that are offering opportunities, and concrete action steps you can take to secure those leads. 

ASK YOUR QUESTIONS!

If you have questions for Career Services bring your questions with your or you can submit them to taylor.cenac@queensu.ca, even if you are not able to attend.

*for mature women students at Queen's

 

Networking Strategies 
In this workshop, you will learn how to approach networking, get organized, and solidify your connections. We will review how to introduce yourself effectively and ask relevant questions. This workshop will boost your confidence when talking to new people.

LinkedIn 101 
Get started with LinkedIn: begin to develop your profile and learn how to strategically use the search function! 
This workshop will help you effectively communicate your career story to the LinkedIn community. We will review major components of your profile, brainstorm key elements of your career story, and begin to create targeted content. You will also learn how to leverage tools and resources specific to Queen’s students to explore potential careers, communicate and network with other professionals, and search for your next career opportunity. If you are attending the workshop in-person, please bring your own tablet or computer. 
 

ID: 961 3904 7988
Passcode: 438394

*for mature women students at Queen's

 

Discover Your Skills

In this workshop, we’ll be using the Queen’s Skills Cards to guide you through the process of identifying your skills and describing them on cover letters, in interviews, and while networking. 

ID: 980 7964 9600
Passcode: 890092

*for mature women students at Queen's

 

Job Search Strategies

In this workshop, you will learn strategies for effectively searching for a job, whether it is a part-time job or a role for after-graduation. We will guide you through the process of identifying your goals, the sectors and types of organizations that are offering opportunities, and concrete action steps you can take to secure those leads. 

ID: 963 4452 1302
Passcode: 504346

*for mature women students at Queen's

Connect with other mature women students and recent alumnae at Queen's! Join us online on August 21 from 12-1pm for our first Sharing Stories event. Email Taylor Cenac to register.

*Link to event will be supplied to registered attendees prior to event