Pre-recorded Workshops (Getting started with CMS, Job Search Strategies, Resume, Cover Letter, Interview 1)
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Click the link: Pre-recorded Getting started with Career Management Services (CMS) workshop
Click the link: Pre-recorded Resume workshop
Click the link: Pre-recorded Cover Letter workshop
Click the link: Pre-recorded Job Search Strategies workshop
Click the link: Pre-recorded Interview I workshop
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Learn about Career Management Services and ConneXions : ConneXions is a career portal which allows JMSB students and alumni to search and apply to job postings, manage and track applications, register for events, and access various career resources !
If you want to review an specific topic, you can look at the timestamps below:
00:00 - Introduction
00:12 - Introduction to the CMS Website
01:50 - Connexions
03:52 - Meet with your Career Advisor
04:34 - How to Contact CMS
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Did you know that employers take only 30-45 seconds to look at your resume? Your resume is your personal sales tool to market your qualifications to prospective employers. In our pre-recorded Resume workshop, learn the key ingredients to a well-written resume and how to make your skill-based resume stand out among the competition.
If you want to review an specific topic, you can look at the timestamps below:
00:00 - Introduction to Resume workshop
00:35 - Overview of the sections to include
00:49 - Header
01:59 - Summary of Qualifications
03:28 - Education
05:25 - Academic projects
06:24 - Professional experience
7:36 - The W-5 Exercise
11:41 - Skills
13:03 - Extra-curricular and volunteer experience
14:14 - Other activities and interest
15:05 - Formatting tips
16:00 - Booking an appointment with your career advisor
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Are you struggling with writing a Cover Letter? In our pre-recorded Cover Letter workshop, you will learn how to market yourself effectively by expanding on your skills, and make your application stand out!
If you want to review a specific topic, you can look at the timestamps below:
0:00 - Introduction to Cover Letter workshop
0:38 - What is a Cover Letter?
1:17 - Why include a Cover Letter?
2:17 - Who should you address your Cover Letter to?
3:09 - Paragraph 1: Opening
4:37 - Paragraph 2: Why you?
5:56 - Paragraph 3: Why them?
6:49 - Paragraph 4: Closing paragraph
7:34 - Guidelines
9:43 - Resources
10:53 - Additional tips and resources
11:59 - Booking an appointment with a career advisor
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Get the job you want by learning how to sell your skills and accomplishments to potential employers during the interview process. In our pre-recorded Interview 1 workshop, we cover everything you need to know about interviewing, from preparation and planning to what questions to ask and how to follow up after the interview.
If you want to review an specific topic, you can look at the timestamps below:
00:00 - Introduction
00:21 - Research about the company and position
02:36 - Review your personal skills and abilities
03:10 - Focus on dressing for success
04:13 - Prepare questions for the interview
05:02 - What to bring with you to your interview
07:08 - Prepare your reference list
10:41 - Screening Interview
19:10 - During the interview
29:23 - Star Approach
33:55 - Questions to ask the employer
37:34 - Types of Interviews
53:52 - After the Interview
58:43 - Additional resources
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Are you unsure where to begin your job search? This pre-recorded workshop provides great tips and tricks on how to get started and where to look!
If you want to review a specific topic, you can look at the timestamps below:
00:00 - Introduction
01:15 - 2.5 minute job search quiz
01:30 - Connexions walkthrough
11:50 - Reactive vs Proactive Job Search
13:37 - Where do I look for a job?
15:00 - Start with a plan
16:33 - Access your fit
17:39 - Explore your options
17:59 - Develop your experience
21:15 - Apply with confidence
26:25 - Prepare your Toolkit
28:17 - Resources
32:50 - Next Steps
33:36 - Booking an appointment with your career advisor
For additional information and resources, check out https://connexions.concordia.ca/