U.S. jobless claims hit four-month low
Globe and Mail, 11 August 2011
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/
economy/jobs/us-jobless-claims-hit-four-month-low/article2126230/
The number of people seeking US unemployment benefits fell below 400,000 for the first time in four months, a sign that the job market may be improving slowly after a recent slump.

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Looking for scholarships, student awards, bursaries and grants?

ScholarshipsCanada.com (http://www.scholarshipscanada.com/) is a great resource for students to find scholarships.  This resource contains approximately 23,700 scholarships in its database and is searchable by field of study.  The website is free to sign up.  It may take some time to set up your own profile for first time, but once it is set up properly, it gives you a list of scholarships that matches your profile in no time!

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Dozens of company information sessions and tours are taking place throughout September. The events below are only a sampling of the many taking place this month. For a full listing of all events offered this month and to register, log-in to myFuture. Click on the "Events" tab and then the "Information Sessions" tab. Select the event you would like to attend and click on "RSVP."

The events below are only a sampling of the many taking place this month. For a full listing of all events offered this month and to register, log-in to myFuture. Click on the "Events" tab and then the "Workshops/Panels/Events" tab. Select the event you would like to attend and click on "RSVP."

• Applying For Your NSERC Award
  Sept 9, 1:00 - Leacock 232
  
  
• Understanding Graduate Funding
  Sept 9, 3:00 - Leacock 232
  
  
• Applying for your Vanier Award
  Sept 12, 1:30 - Leacock 232
  
  
• Applying For Your SSHRC Award
  Sept 14, 10:00 - Leacock 232
  
  
• Applying For Your CIHR Award
  Sept 16, 12:00 - Leacock 232
  
  
• SKILLSETS - Would you fund it? Fellowship consultation session
  Sept 19, 10:00 - Redpath Library
  Sept 19, 1:00 - Redpath Library
  Sept 20, 10:00 - Redpath Library
  Sept 20, 1:00 - Redpath Library
  Sept 21, 10:00 - Redpath Library
  Sept 21, 1:00 - Redpath Library
  
  
• Workshop #1 = Build your Job Search Tools (CV, cover letter, interview)
  Sept 19, 1:00 - Brown 3001
  
  
By attending this workshop, students will be able to:

1) Compose a more effective and tailored cv.

2) Define the essential components of a cover letter.

3) Understand the importance of, and define what is involved in, thorough interview preparation.

4) Identify the best forms of verbal and non-verbal communication in order to conduct themselves in a professional manner before, during and after an interview.

5) Understand the importance of an action plan which includes identifying the eight steps that guide the career planning process and which of those steps needs development.


• International students: adapting to the Canadian job market
  Sept 20, 10:30 - Brown 3001
  
  As an international student, learn how to make the cultural transition to the Canadian job market.
  
  
• McGill Volunteer Fair
  Sept 21, 11:00 - Shatner Ballroom, 3rd Floor
  
  

By attending this workshop, students will be able to:

1) Understand that most jobs are found through the hidden job market and that networking is a win-win situation.

2) Understand the importance of researching employers and industries.

3) Identify website resources and databases in which they can grow their employer contact base.

4) Formulate questions they would ask at an information interview.

5) Create their own script for a cold call to a potential contact in their field.

• Applying For Your NSERC Undergraduate Research Award
  Sept 21, 5:30 - Leacock 232
  
  
• Workshop #4 = Practice your Networking (prerequisite: workshop #2)
  Sept 22, 2:00 - Brown 3001
  
  
By attending this workshop, students will be able to:

1) Identify and modify their individual style of networking for various situations.

2) Practice their networking approach in a series of simulated scenarios.

3) Create a checklist for future networking telephone calls and / or meetings.


• Grad School Applicants: Learn how to apply
  Sept 27, 10:30 - Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  
  1) Identify the process and application components of applying to grad school
  
  2) Describe how to research potential schools and programs they would like to apply to
  
  3) Use the general tips provided to enhance their future applications
  
  
• Workshop #3 = Perfect your Professional Image (business etiquette, school to work transition)
  Sept 27, 2:30 - Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:

  1) Understand the importance of, and define what is involved in, presenting yourself professionally in person – through your body language, attitude and communication style – and online.

  2) Identify key elements involved in dressing for success.

  3) Identify key differences involved in the transition from university to work life and know how to prepare for your first day on the job.

• Workshop #6 = Practice Case Interviewing (prerequisite: workshop #1)
  Sept 28, 3:00 - Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  
  1) Understand the importance of, and define what is involved in, thorough case interview preparation.
  
  2) Identify the skills an employer is assessing during a case interview.
  
  3) Understand and experience the process of a case interview.
  
  
• Post Secondary Recruitment Campaign "Cafe"
  Sept 29, 4:30 - Brown 5001
  

  The Canadian Federal Public Service has a “Post-secondary Recruitment Campaign” each year at this time.  CaPS has organized a “Public Service Café” where you will get a chance to talk with people working in the Public Service to enable you to learn about possible career opportunities and to get “tips” about how to improve your chances of getting a position.
  

• Go Global Expo 2011
  October 1st, 11:00 - Palais des congrès
  
  

  Are you interested in studying, working, or volunteering overseas? On October 1, 2011, Verge Magazine’s Go Global Expo gives you the chance to interact with dozens of organizations offering volunteer travel, undergraduate and graduate programs overseas, internships abroad and professional placements outside of Canada!

  Register at www.letsgoglobal.ca
  

• Careers for Globetrotters :  Networking Café
  (Produced in conjunction with CaPS and Verge Magazine)
  October 1st, 11:00 - Palais des congrès
  
  Register at www.letsgoglobal.ca
  
  

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