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March 2022

Free Pay Equity Workshop Series

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Breaking Down Barriers & Building Careers Join the the Canadian Federation of University Women (CFUW) for one of their Pay Equity Salary Negotiation Workshops and learn how to bolster your resume, create a personalized budget, and learn evidence-based negotiation strategies. CFUW is offering a series of free pay equity virtual workshops from October 2021 – March 2022. ⠀ The three workshops include:

Chick-fil-A, Inc. LDP Info Sessions

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Attend an info session with Lead Recruiter Whitney Perrett. Webinars are hosted select weekdays every other week from 3:00-4:00PM EST.

EY Virtual Info Sessions Held Throughout March

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EY will be hosting multiple sessions for students throughout the month of March. These sessions are open to business, STEM & humanities students. Students are welcome to attend whichever sessions best fit into their calendar and can register for the sessions at the links below.  There will be two different types of information sessions available:

Business of Science Career Panel

Are you a science student with an interest in bussiness? A business student with an interest in science? Join us to explore career pathways and further education options at the intersection of business and science! A short presentation from our panelists will be followed by audience Q&A. Please send your questions or areas of interest ahead of the event to jleary@uoguelph.ca. Panelists:

FidelityNext Webcast: What is your investing personality?

FidelityNext: What is your investing personality? Date: Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.mET Join Fidelity’s Michelle Munro and Étienne Joncas-Bouchard for an informative conversation on the differences between investing personalities. We highly encourage students to take our investor personality and “On the money” quizzes before attending the webcast! Topics will include:

Breaking Barriers, Creating Connections Networking Night

Breaking Barriers, Creating Connections Hosted by the Guelph Black Professionals and Lang Students’ Association March 2nd, 6:00-9:00 PM at Cutten Fields Golf Club (6:00-7:00 exclusive to BIPOC students)

NielsenIQ Virtual Career Expo

Virtual Career Expo Please join us virtually to learn about career opportunities at NielsenIQ. Our Career Expo will focus on the different areas of the business, such as Operations, Technology and Business Analytics. Not only will you have a chance to learn about NielsenIQ and different parts of the business, we are hosting speed interviews if you are interested in participating. Who should attend:

Lime Connect Virtual Recruitment Reception

Lime Connect Virtual Recruitment Reception Applications are open for Lime Connect's next Virtual Recruitment Reception! 

FidelityNext Webcast: How Fidelity is helping to build a sustainable future

FidelityNext: How Fidelity is helping to build a sustainable future Date: Friday, March 4, 2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.mET Join us for an engaging and lively discussion with a panel of Fidelity team members on how their work is helping to build a sustainable future. Topics will include:

HTMSA's Talk Tourism Event

HTMSA’s Talk Tourism event is just around the corner! Join us on Friday, March 4th, 2022 at 7:00pm on Zoom for a chance to talk directly with industry professionals. Be sure to RSVP here to secure your spot at the event!

Excel 2: Advanced Data Analysis - Virtual Training Workshop

Join the Marquee Group for a virtual Excel session. This session covers advanced level Excel topics that are required to manage and analyze data. This hands-on course is intended for anyone who uses Excel extensively and who is already comfortable with the skills that were taught in “Excel 1: Core Data Analysis”. Assignments, handouts and examples will be used throughout the day.  View Full Outline

Women in Leadership Event

Women in Leadership Event Date: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 11:00am-12:00pm Keynote Address by Rhonda Klosler, RSM Canada 12:00pm-1:00pm Power Hour of Networking (CCR Certified)

Entrepreneurship 101 + Hub Incubator Information Session

John F. Wood Centre Presents: Entrepreneurship 101 + Hub Incubator Information Session Do you have a genius business idea? Not too sure what steps to take? This interactive session will provide you with the resources you need to bring your idea to life! Following the coaching session, we will be going over the steps to apply to the Hub Incubator Program. Topics Covered:

Marketing your Confidence and Experience: Interactive Workshop

In collaboration with the Lang School of Business, the Guelph Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program presents "Marketing your Confidence and Experiences".  Welcoming students from the School of Engineering and the Lang School of Business. This workshop runs two nights in a row to accommodate student schedules.  What you will gain:

Marketing your Confidence and Experience: Interactive Workshop

In collaboration with the Lang School of Business, the Guelph Engineering Leadership (GEL) Program presents "Marketing your Confidence and Experiences".  Welcoming students from the School of Engineering and the Lang School of Business. This workshop runs two nights in a row to accommodate student schedules.  What you will gain:

Manulife All Faculty (Undergraduate Students) Event Series

Manulife All Faculty (Undergraduate Students) Event Series Date: March 9, 2022 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM EST We will be sharing exciting opportunities for future student placements at Manulife for 2022 and 2023, in addition to full time post graduate roles.  Open to all Programs!

Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)

The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student's involvement in on- and off- campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. The University of Guelph recognizes professional and career development as the unique and sometimes overlapping aspects of:

Mackenzie Investments International Women's Day Event

In recognition of International Women’s Day, the Mackenzie Investment Sales Team will be hosting an interactive event for women interested in exploring careers in Asset Management.  Date: Thursday March 10, 2022 Time: 12:00 – 2:00pm EST (Zoom) Join our interactive virtual conversation between Val Ottino Regional VP, Retail Sales and Jennifer Cheung District VP, Retail Sales.

DiscoverAbility: Honest Conversation - Exploring Neurodiversity in Employment

DiscoverAbility: Honest Conversation - Exploring Neurodiversity in Employment What does being neurodiverse actually mean. In this session, you will learn what neurodiversity is and the barriers it creates for neurodiverse individuals when it comes to employment. What are the successful models for neurodiversity hiring?

Dream Analyst & Associate Level Finance Professional Networking Event

About this event Dream is opening its doors to Analyst & Associate level Finance Professionals on Thursday March 10, 2022. Dream is inviting you to join us for a networking event on Thursday March 10, 2022 from 5:30 –8pm where you will be able to learn more about the company, what we have on the go and an opportunity to network with other finance professionals. Who should attend?

Graphic Design Quick Start + Logo Creation

John F. Wood Centre Presents: Graphic Design Quick Start + Logo Creation Do your pictures look pixelated when uploaded to the internet and you're not quite sure why? Do you wonder what the difference between a .jpeg, .png, and an .svg are, or how to resize an image in photoshop? This workshop is intended to answer those foundational questions and to increase confidence for absolute beginners. Together we will also each create a logo, digitally tracing a pencil drawing or even from scratch. Topics Covered:

Voices of Experience: Insurance Institute Diversity Coffee Chats Session 1

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with one of the many faces of the industry who represents an equity seeking group! Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. EST

Voices of Experience: Insurance Institute Diversity Coffee Chats Session 2

Voices of Experience: Diversity Coffee Chats Curious to learn more about a career in insurance? Join us for a virtual coffee chat with one of the many faces of the industry who represents an equity seeking group! Tuesday, March 15, 2022 | 12:00 – 3:00 p.m. or 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. EST

HeForShe at UofG keynote with Dr. Hadiya Roderique

Dr. Hadiya Roderique will explore the importance of equality and why it benefits everyone. She will challenge the barriers to integrating diversity and inclusion and show the power behind a more equitable workplace. In 2017, Dr. Roderique sparked discussion in boardrooms across Canada with her viral Globe and Mail feature essay, "Black on Bay Street.” The author and lawyer was named one of Canada’s 25 Most Influential Lawyers in 2018, and was recognized with the Rising Star award from the Canadian Association of Black Lawyers.

Refine your UofG Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the purpose and benefits of the PCDR. 2. Navigate in Experience Guelph to the steps needed to complete validation. 3. Differentiate between strong and weak reflection. 4. Complete all validation tasks through the use of an example. 5. Locate relevant resources on the EL website.  Audience: Students The same workshop is offered on March 17th and March 31st; please only register for one.

Website Development

John F. Wood Centre Presents: Website Development Have you ever wanted your own website but don't know where to start? Do you have a website but don't how to update it, or maybe just want a fresh look? The world of web development can be pretty complicated, but this workshop will give you the confidence to choose the right platform for you. Topics Covered:

Exploring Careers Impacting the Environment Career Series: Alumni Career Panel- Gryphons Impacting the Environment

Alumni Career Panel: Gryphons Impacting the Environment Hear the personal journeys of Guelph grads who are impacting the environment in interesting ways. Learn what they wish they had known in their undergrad and current insights about employer needs.  Date: Monday, March 21, 2022 Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:45 p.m.  Location: This session will take place on MS Teams. Registration closes on Monday, March 21 at 8:30 a.m. All registrants will receive an email with the link to join.

Exploring Careers Impacting the Environment Career Series: Jump Start Your Environmental Career- ECO Canada Information Session

ECO Canada: Environmental Careers Organization of Canada is the Steward of the Canadian Environmental Workforce. From job creation to wage funding, to training and post-secondary accreditation, through expert labour market research and customized human resources solutions for business, ECO Canada champions the environmental sector, and the end-to-end career of environmental professionals.   Join representatives from ECO Canada to learn about the variety of resources to help students and professionals succeed, including:

Insurance Career Builder Series: Interview Techniques

Career Builder Series- Interview Techniques Join us for a session on how to prepare for and ace your job interviews from phone to virtual settings. Learn what to expect so you can feel comfortable and confident in your upcoming interviews! Tuesday, March 22, 2022 1:00-2:00 p.m. EST

Careers for Good: Virtual Workshop

Careers for Good Workshop Date: Tuesday, March 22nd, 2022 Time: 1:00pm-2:00pm  Location: Virtual, Microsoft Teams Do you want to find a meaningful job and use your career as a force for good? In this workshop, we will explore careers using the UN Sustainable Development Goals to identify challenges you care about, what companies and industries are working on these challenges, and how you can join them.

Exploring Careers Impacting the Environment Career Series: Leveraging Experiential Learning Opportunities- Grow Your Resume and Land Your Environmental Job

Leveraging Experiential Learning Opportunities: Grow Your Resume and Land Your Environmental Job Join Daniel Poulin from the EL Hub as well as Carlo Martinez from Student Volunteer Connections to learn about the array of Experiential Learning opportunities that will help you to broaden your experience in a way that speaks to environmental employers. Jubril Bello will also share how his environmental experiences have helped make him a more competitive job applicant!  Date: Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Scotiabank Presents: Why Capital Markets? Session 1

Are you interested in pursuing a career in finance? Are you passionate about the markets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have competitive spirit? If you said yes to any of the above questions, be sure to register for our Why Capital Markets event! We will fill you in on Scotiabank's secrets on how to get your foot in the door in this competitive but exciting industry.

Manulife All Faculty (Undergraduate Students) Event Series

Manulife All Faculty (Undergraduate Students) Event Series Date: March 22, 2022 Time: 6:00-8:00 PM EST We will be sharing exciting opportunities for future student placements at Manulife for 2022 and 2023, in addition to full time post graduate roles.  Open to all Programs!

Discover Ability: Careers in Creative Industries and Pathways to Post-Secondary Education

Discover Ability: Careers in Creative Industries and Pathways to Post-Secondary Education Are you a student in a creative industries program (film & television, music, animation, gaming, theatre, performing art, et cetera)? Join Discover Ability with industry experts to learn the different pathways into careers within the industry, and the options for further education to get the career you want. Some benefits for students are:

Introduction to the Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)

The Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR) is a tool built into Experience Guelph launched in November 2021. The PCDR formally recognizes a student's involvement in on- and off- campus professional and career development activities, most notably experiential learning. The University of Guelph recognizes professional and career development as the unique and sometimes overlapping aspects of:

DiscoverAbility: Honest Conversations - Networking with a Disability

DiscoverAbility: Honest Conversations - Networking with a Disability When job hunting, there are many tools at your disposal to reach employment; however, an often-overlooked tool is networking. Networking is a powerful tool which can help you get a job and/or advance your career. There is some skill to being effective at networking, but once learned it can be the most effective way to reach your career goals.

Careers in Insurance: Virtual Career Fair

Careers in Insurance: Virtual Career Fair Join the Insurance Institute to meet top employers and learn about their organizations, available roles and upcoming hiring timelines. This virtual event is an amazing opportunity to learn more about the Insurance industry and the wide variety roles and opportunities for individuals from any discipline of study.

Deloitte Canada Consulting student workshop

STUDENTS! Let’s explore your fit and maximize your potential. Join Deloitte Canada’s Consulting professionals on March 24 where they will demystify the practice with a panel discussion between colleagues whose experience spans the fields of Systems Engineering, Cloud Engineering, and Oracle, to name a few. Following the panel discussion, you will have the opportunity to explore your fit and learn about day-to-day work through demos, discussions, and Q&A.    

The ASA Presents: the annual CPA Panel

The Accounting Students' Association would like to welcome you to our annual CPA Panel event happening on March 24th from 6-8 pm. The event will feature a panel with panelists who have pursued or are currently pursuing their CPA designation. This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn more about the CPA designation and discover the versatility of jobs and industries to which it may lead. The event will also feature presentations on the CPA PEP process and the Graduate Diploma in Accounting at Lang. Cost: FREE

Feed Your Future Virtual Career Fair

Careers in agriculture and food remain secure and essential. To continue to build this vital industry and ensure that it continues to thrive, there is an urgent need for qualified talent to fill the workforce gap the industry faces. There are abundant opportunities in production, logistics, finance, processing, technology, packaging, and much more. Careers are available on the farm, in the field, in the plant, in the lab, and in the office. There's a place for you to make a difference in the agriculture and food industry right now. 

KPMG Spring 2022 Recruitment Information & Networking Event

Interested to learn more about what a career at KPMG entails? Join us at our virtual Information & Networking session to learn more about our opportunities and key recruitment dates for our Spring 2022 recruitment campaign. Registration Due by Sunday March 27th @ 11:59PM through this link -> https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/KPMGSpringRecruit2022

Navigating and Thriving in the Workplace as a BIPOC Individual

Without downplaying realities of workplace systemic and structural inequities (racism, inequities, microaggressions, microinvalidations), we must discuss ways to empower BIPOC folks to navigate and thrive in professional settings. Join career coach Catherine Chang for a conversation on navigating the workplace from a strengths-based perspective that focuses on:

Scotiabank Presents: Capital Markets & STEM

Are you currently pursuing a STEM degree and are interested in a career in finance? Are you passionate about the markets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have competitive spirit? If you said yes to any of the above questions, be sure to register for our Why Capital Markets - STEM edition! We will fill you in on Scotiabank's secrets on how to get your foot in the door in this competitive but exciting industry.

Leading with Confidence Presented by MEFSA

Whether you are going into your first co-op term or soon to be graduating navigating a new workplace can be scary. Come join us to learn how to ELLE-vate yourself and lead with confidence presented by MEFSA. The event will take place on March 29th from 6:00-7:15 pm and will be held in person at PJ’s restaurant which is located on campus beside MacDonald institute. More details can be found on our Instagram @mefsa_lang!  

Refine your UofG Professional and Career Development Record (PCDR)

By the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1. Explain the purpose and benefits of the PCDR. 2. Navigate in Experience Guelph to the steps needed to complete validation. 3. Differentiate between strong and weak reflection. 4. Complete all validation tasks through the use of an example. 5. Locate relevant resources on the EL website.  Audience: Students The same workshop is offered on March 17th and March 31st; please only register for one.

Industry Insider Event with Courtney Beech

This is a virtual session for students to connect with Alum who have progressed in their careers and can share insights into their path, lessons learned, and keys to their success along the way.  Date and time: Thursday, March 31st from 1:00pm-2:00pm   Guest Speaker: Courtney Beech, Stryker

Scotiabank Presents: Women in Finance Event

Do you identify as a woman and are interested in pursuing a career in finance? Are you passionate about the markets? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have competitive spirit? If you said yes to any of the above questions, be sure to register for our Women in Finance event! We will fill you in on Scotiabank's secrets on how to get your foot in the door in this competitive but exciting industry.