September 2008
Published by the McGill CAPS Career Centre
Hello Grad Students and Post-Docs:
The campus is abuzz with excitement and newly-minted undergrads: September has clearly arrived. We have an exciting array of workshops and events for you take advantage of over the upcoming academic year. Be sure to check out CAPS' redesigned workshops and take advantage of our monthly Special Topic Seminar - this month features "Graduate Student Development."
As always, we are here to help you in anything and everything career-related. Happy September!
In this issue:
Want to work abroad? Check out the Going Global website
Career Development Workshops
Federal Government Recruitment Presentations
Other Events
Apply to be the CAPS Mentor Program Coordinator
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Mentor/Tutor
Contact me
Want to work abroad? Check out the Going Global website
If you’re interested in working abroad, Going Global is a must. CAPS offers you unlimited access to Going Global’s extensive database of employer profiles and over 100,000 worldwide job and internship listings. In addition, Going Global provides country- and U.S. city-specific information for jobseekers. These country and city career guides include information on local industry and employment trends, professional associations, staffing agencies, recruiters, work permit regulations, and salary information, plus advice on the local culture, CVs, cover letters and interviewing. Of special interest to those of you considering working in the U.S. is their list of H-1B visa companies. There is also a forum available to users- make connections, find housing, get job searching advice and more from other Going Global users.
To access, login to MyFuture https://csm-caps.mcgill.ca/students and click on ‘View Career Resources’. Under the ‘Type’ drop-down menu, choose ‘CAPS - Subscription’ and then click on ‘Apply Search’. For more information, pay a visit to the Career Resource Consultant in the CAPS office or e-mail caps.library@mcgill.ca.
Career Development Workshops
Registration for all of the following workshops is available through myFuture. Click on the "Workshops/Events" tab and select the "Workshops" tab.
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Job Search Simplified: Networking or Not Working!
Wednesday, September 10, 10h00-11h30: Brown, Room 5001
This is an overview of non-academic job search strategies, followed by an in-depth look at networking as the most effective job search strategy.
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Who are you? Why does it matter?
Friday, September 12, 15h00-16h30: Brown, Room 5001
Wondering what career path is right for you but don’t know what you have to offer? In this highly interactive workshop you will explore your interests, values, and skills.
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Job Applications: Marketing Tools Bootcamp
Thursday, September 18, 10h00-11h30: Brown, Room 5001
This intensive workshop will help you to prepare your non-academic CV, cover letter, and business card. Following the workshop, there will be a clinic where students can sign up to obtain personalized guidance on the tool of their choice.
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Interviewing
Wednesday, September 24, 13h00-14h30: Brown, Room 5001
This popular workshop covers what to do before, during, and after a non-academic interview.
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Special Topic Seminar: Graduate Student Development
Thursday, September 25, 14h30-16h00: Brown, Room 5001
Wondering if your experience of graduate school is typical? New to graduate school and want to find out what to expect? Find out more about recent research and theories of graduate student development, and some tips on how to stay sane in grad school.
Federal Government Recruitment Presentations
Registration the following presentations is available through myFuture. Click on the "Workshops/Events" tab and select the "Workshops/Events" tab.
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Natural Resources Canada: Policy Analyst Recruitment and Development Program
Thursday, September 11, 14h30: Leacock, Room 429
Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) is looking to hire a select group of talented, creative, motivated Canadians who share a keen interest in public policy or economics. Our goal is to recruit recent Masters and Ph.D. graduates with excellent academic records from across Canada to strengthen departmental capacity in policy and economic analysis. All positions are located in the National Capital Region. Students in Political Science, Natural Resource Science and Economics are encouraged to attend.
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Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC)
Wednesday, September 24, 12h00-13h30: Thomson House Ballroom
Human Resources and Social Development Canada (HRSDC) is conducting a post-secondary recruitment campaign for Policy and Research Analysts. Graduate students who have taken courses in economics, sociology and statistics are encouraged to apply. HRSDC officials will be visiting McGill on September 24 to conduct an information session. For more details, please visit www.hrsdc.gc.ca/careers.
Other Events
Registration the following events is available through myFuture. Click on the "Events" tab and select the "Workshops/Events" tab.
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The Science of Opportunity: Making Career Decisions That Work
Wednesday, September 10, 17h30-19h00: McConnell, Room 11
This talk is given by Howard Melamed, CEO and President, CellAntenna Corporation, and author of the critically acclaimed “The Science of Opportunity”.
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Management Career Fair
Thursday, September 25, 10h00-16h00: Centre Mont-Royal (2200 Mansfield)
Open to non-Management students as of 13h00.
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Launch: Equity Research Calendar 2008-09
Thursday, September 18, 16h00: Thomson House
As part of SEDE’s annual Cultivate Respect campaign, the Equity Research Calendar 2008-09 will be launched on September 18th, 4pm at Thomson House. This event is being organized by the SEDE office in collaboration with PGSS. This will be an opportunity for Students and Faculty to talk about their research and art work. The event will attempt to bring together students, faculty and other community members to share ideas and form collaborations for future equity research initiatives. Wine and cheese will be served.
Please RSVP at equity.diversity@mcgill.ca or by calling 398-2039.
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Power in Diversity: Career and Diversity Week
October 27-31
CAPS’ first ever Career & Diversity Week (October 27th – 31st). This week will include guest speakers, panel discussions, workshops and a photography contest.
Graduate Career Advisors @ CAPS
Susan Molnar and Lorna MacEachern are available to meet with you to discuss your career options and job search strategies.
To book an appointment, call 514-398-3304, x0321.
CV Drop-In
CV Drop-In will be held Mondays and Tuesdays from 15h00-16h30 and Fridays from 10h00-11h30 and does not require an appointment. First come, first served.
CAPS is looking for a Mentor Program Coordinator
McGill CAPS Career Centre is looking for a dynamic, hard-working Masters or PhD student with innovative ideas to fill the position of Mentor Coordinator. If you like interacting with students and think you would be good at matching current students with McGill Alumni in order to help them network and find a successful career, this position is for you! A two year commitment is preferable and you must be a full-time student in order to be eligible.
Application deadline is September 9th. To apply, log-in to myFuture and search "Mentor" in the job listings.
Picture this: Diversity
Do you have a photograph that captures what Diversity is? What does Diversity mean to you?
Submit your digital photo no later than October 11th to graphic.caps@mcgill.ca
and your hard copy no later than October 13th to the CAPS office.
All images will be publicly displayed on CAPS bulletin boards across campus as well as appear on the caps website (caps.mcgill.ca)
Chosen images will appear on the National Film Board of Canada’s award winning website Citizenshift.
The McGill community will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite images and the winners will receive prizes including a DVD of the stunning documentary Manufactured Landscaped courtesy of the National Film Board of Canada.
Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) Mentor/Tutor
OSD Mentor/tutors provide individual, ongoing academic support to some of our first year students. The mentorship requires a commitment of 2 hours a week for at least a semester, pays 12$ per hour, and can be a work study position for those who qualify via financial aid. We aim to make matches of grad students with undergrads by the end of September.
The purpose of the mentorship is to provide role models of student success, problem solving, and solid study/learning skills to new McGill undergrads with learning disabilities and/or ADHD. There are 2 training sessions, and ongoing supervision is provided by the OSD. Last year’s mentors found the experience very rewarding.
If you are a ‘good student’, and would enjoy working in a helping relationship, and are keen on learning about LD and ADHD in adults, please come to the OSD, Rm.3100 Brown Building (beside financial Aid) and fill out an application or go to Minerva and apply via Work Study. References (contacted by email) are required.
For more information, please call Elaine @ 514-398-6009 or
email elaine.ransom-hodges@mcgill.ca
Graduate Student Business Cards
Good news! If you are a full-time Master’s or Doctoral student in good standing, you are now eligible to print business cards through McGill’s Printing Services.
To order your McGill Graduate Student business cards, please visit the Printing Services website (http://printing.mcgill.ca/) and register for a ClickPrint account.
Contact me
If you have any suggestions about how we can better serve you, don't hesitate to contact me.
Susan Molnar, M.Ed.
Graduate Career Advisor
(514) 398-3304 x0759
susan.molnar@mcgill.ca
