Students | Workshops and Employment
Companies and Opportunities
- Participating employers are local to Guelph
- All positions will offer a one-year contract of paid full-time work
- Positions will vary widely in terms of roles and industries, providing applicants with the benefit of applying to diverse professional experiences
2024 Job Positionings!
To apply for positions, log into experienceguelph.ca. In the black menu bar, go to 'Career' -> 'Career Job Postings' -> Job Posting Information' select GAAP (Eligible Guelph Positions only) -> scroll up and click yellow 'Search Job Postings'.
Job Postings - Coming Soon
Job Application Readiness - Support and Resources
To support you in preparing your applications, we offer a number of resources to suit your needs.
Pro Tip - Begin early and seek feedback; resumes require reflection time when building.
Pro Tip - take advantage of coaching sessions from a Career Advisor!
1. Career Wayfinding: Employment Readiness Workshops
These sessions are highly recommended to ensure your ability to write and submit quality applications and give strong interviews.
Every Tuesday from 12:15-12:45 pm, in MCKN Rm 111, you can attend an in-person job search readiness session. See below for topics.
For Registration: log into your dashboard on experienceguelph.ca -> Careers -> Events/Workshops, select the workshop and date, and 'Register'.
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Jan 16 |
Conducting an Effective Job Search |
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January 23 |
Tips For Getting to Know Professors |
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January 30 |
Confidence Building for Networking and Interviews |
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February 6 |
What Are You Good At? |
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February 13 |
Stand Out in Seconds: Crafting the Perfect Resume Summary |
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February 27 |
TBA |
| March 05 |
Strategic Storytelling: Developing Your Cover Letter Blueprint |
| March 12 | |
| March 26 | How to Prepare for Job Interviews |
| April 02 | Staying Motivated During Your Job Search |
2. CourseLink, Online Career Advising from the Experiential Learning Hub
The Experiential Learning Hub offers FREE Online Career Advising modules on CourseLink.
This series of step-by-step modules provides Career Development + Job Search Readiness support for your application process.
Best of all, they are self-serve and accessible whenever, wherever!
To register, go to Courslink's 'Home' select the 'Self Registration' tab, and then "Career Advising from the Experiential Learning Hub". Easy.
3. 1-to-1 Coaching for the Application Process
In addition to workshops, GAAP participants can access coaching sessions to support their process.
Career Advisors can review your cover letter, resume, and interview preparation.
To book an appointment, log in to your Experience Guelph account and in the left-hand menu, click "Career" and then "Appointments."
GAAP Registration
Complete the registration and short questionnaire: GAAP REGISTRATION
If you still have questions about the GAAP program, please contact:
Nicola Edwards, M.A. B.A., CDP
Career Advisor & Educator, Experiential Learning Hub, University of Guelph
519-824-4120 Ext. 52119
naedward@uoguelph.ca
