Flexible Futures Programming for Graduate Students offers a wide range of career-related programs, workshops, customized sessions and consultations year-round for graduate students and post docs.
Regular workshops cover a host of topics including:
- identify skills gain from previous and current experiences
- exploring career options based on education and interests
- job search strategies and labour market research
- creating application materials such as resumes, cover letters, and CVs
- interview strategies and practice
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Program Eligibility
All graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.
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Program Activities & Schedule
20 MarApplying for Work (Masters, PhDs, PDFs)
Learn strategies for approaching and optimizing your job search strategy, with a focus on how to create effective applications (resumes and cover letters).
Date: 20 Mar 2023
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom5 AprBuilding an Online Presence (Masters, PhDs & PDFs)
Identify the key elements of your career identity (your research, expertise, etc.) that you would like to represent online. Discuss different resources and online platforms that will help you connect with your target audience.
Date: 5 Apr 2023
Start Time: 1:00 pm
End Time: 2:00 pm
Location: Zoom18 AprNetworking Strategies (Masters, PhDs & PDFs)
Discuss the challenges of making and maintaining career relationships that lead to meaningful work in the future. This is a discussion-based session (i.e. there will be no presentation).
Date: 18 Apr 2023
Start Time: 3:00 pm
End Time: 4:00 pm
Location: Zoom