The events below are only a sampling of the many taking place this month. For a full listing of all events offered 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.

• Workshop #1 = Build your Job Search Tools (CV, cover letter, interview)
  February 7th, 1:00pm-2:30pm – 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.
  
  
  
• Frugal Scholar Express workshops for budget advice and tax tips
  February 6th, 5:30pm-7:00pm - Arts W215
  February 26th, 5:30pm-7:00 – Burnside 179
  
  Come to our Frugal Scholar Express workshops for budget advice, tax tips and some homemade goodies. Visit www.mcgill.ca/studentaid for more info.
  
  
• Where to find Summer Jobs: Beat the Heat
  February 8th, 10:00am-11:30am – Brown 5001
  February 28th, 1:00pm-2:30pm – Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) Assess their priorities and set goals for their summer job/internship.
  2) Identify the primary job search steps involved in obtaining a summer job.
  3) Uncover the hidden job market and understand its particular relevance to the summer job search.
  4) Identify several sectors which often hire summer employees and list at least three resources to effectively research specific companies and opportunities.
  
  
• Mac Campus: One Stop Shop - Everything you need to get your job search started
  February 11th, 10:00am-1:00pm – Macdonald Campus, Conference Room MS-Building
  
  This intensive workshop covers the essentials of preparing for a career outside academia. Topics include networking, cover letter & CV writing, and interviewing. By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) Understand the steps in the job search process.
  2) Clearly define the essential components of a CV and cover letter.
  3) Understand the importance of networking.
  4) Define what is involved in thorough interview preparation.
  
  
• Workshop #2 = Discover the Hidden Job Market (cold calling, networking, researching employers)
  February 11th, 10:00am-11:30am – Brown 5001
  
  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.
  
  
• Workshop #5 = Practice your Interviewing (prerequisite: workshop #1)
  February 11th, 10:00am-11:30am – Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) 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.
  2) Practice their interview skills in a series of simulated scenarios.
  3) Create a checklist to help them prepare for future interviews.
  
  
• Where to find Internships: Test the Waters
  February 11th, 1:00pm-2:30pm – Brown 5001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1. Identify the reasons for wanting to do an internship and set goals to assist in the decision making process.
  2. Identify the steps involved in obtaining an internship.
  3. List websites and databases specifically used for locating internships.
  
  
• Effective Job Applications for a career outside academia
  February 13th, 12:30pm-2:00pm – Brown 5001
  
  This workshop will help you to prepare your non-academic CV and cover letter. By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) Highlight relevant skills to an employer in a CV and cover letter.
  2) Clearly define the essential components of a CV and cover letter.
  3) Arrange and compose a professional CV and cover letter customized to the position, department and / or industry in which they seek employment.
  
  
• Workshop #6 = Practice Case Interviewing (prerequisite: workshop #1)
  February 14th, 10:00am-11:30am – 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.
  
  
• Where to find Worldwide Work: Passport to Adventure
  February 18th, 10:00am-11:30am – Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) Identify some of their reasons and preparedness for going overseas
  2) List at least 3 international skills they already possess
  3) Effectively research programs such as youth exchanges, internships, professional exchanges, teaching abroad opportunities, volunteer, and independent work and travel programs, and summer opportunities
  4) Understand the steps in the international hiring process
  
  
• Medical School Applicants: It’s all about the interview (MMI)
  February 22nd, 10:00am-11:30am – Brown 3001
  
  By attending this workshop, students will be able to:
  1) Describe the significance of the interview for the school and for themselves.
  2) List the areas in which they need to prepare for the interview.
  3) Prepare answers to some typical medical school interview questions.
  4) Define the MMI (M3I) and potential scenarios involved.
  
  
• Workshop #3 = Perfect your Professional Image (business etiquette, school to work transition)
  February 27th, 10:00am-11:30am – 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.