Centennial College: Career Services and Co-operative Education

It’s Career Month: a time to focus on your own career development by working on new skills, and growing your career-ready network. With 85% of jobs filled via networking, meeting someone new via The Centennial Hub on Ten Thousand Coffees is a great way to celebrate #CareerMonth. The Centennial Hub will connect you with your school’s rich and diverse network. Use your network to gain career insights and professional advice. Sign up today: http://bit.ly/centennialhub10kc Ten Thousand Coffees #RBCFutureLaunch RBC

Today's daily #CareerWeekCC question asks about your key learning from the "Pitch Your Business Idea with Seasoned Entrepreneurs". Comment with your answer to enter in a chance to win $25 Amazon gift card from a draw!

Answer our daily #career question to be entered in a draw for $25 Amazon gift card! Don't forget to register or attend #CareerWeekCC events through https://hire.centennialcollege.ca, using the Career Events Calendar.

Learn about the benefits of joining the co-op program and how to apply to the co-op stream. Informations sessions are taking place this week, register and attend through https://hire.centennialcollege.ca

It's the launch of Accelerate Her Future’s Fellowship Program! This 10-week by-application Fellowship Circle is for women of colour (Black, Indigenous, and other self-identifying women of colour) who are looking for mentorship or professional development webinars to accelerate their career in #business or #tech. Learn more: https://accelerateherfuture.com/ (Applications close November 23)

International Students: join us next Tuesday, October 6th for a Webinar on how to look for work while you are studying overseas! Chat with our SaGe team members and Career Services and learn more about NOCS, work permits, and job search strategies in Canada! Register through HireCentennial: https://hire.centennialcollege.ca/events.htm?evtId=4653

It's #CareerWeekCC. What are your favourite career planning tools? Let us know for a chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card. Find all the career tools Career Services has to offer (like LinkedIn Learning and bigInterview) with https://hire.centennialcollege.ca

#DYK that November is Career Month in Canada? From November 2-6 we’re hosting a virtual #CareerWeekCC to celebrate YOU reaching your goals! Follow along @HireCentennial for daily highlights and a chance to be entered to win a $25 Amazon Gift card this week.

CONTEST ALERT! We are giving away a $50 Amazon and a $50 Tim Hortons gift card to 2 lucky Centennial College students or alumni! To enter, join our exclusive networking platform for alumni and students, Ten Thousand Coffees. Winners will be announced on Monday, November 30th. Scroll down and click "Join" to enter here: http://bit.ly/centennialhub10kc #RBCFutureLaunch #FutureofWork #Contest

University of Guelph is hosting a series of info sessions on Wed, Oct 7th 3-4 PM and 7-8 PM and Mon, Nov 9th 7-8 PM to talk about transfer student admission. Register https://bit.ly/30lBwHl Questions about transferring to Guelph? Email [email protected].

Employers' tips for success - Top 5 skills: Communicate effectively, Manage your time well, Focus on customer service, Ask questions, and Accept change. Top 3 tips for succeeding on the job: Personable, Upbeat, Not intimidated to ask questions. Read more https://bit.ly/3hNAMRm

Are you looking for pathways to continue your education? Did you know that several universities are holding virtual sessions during Virtual University Fair next week? This includes Algoma University, University of Calgary, McMaster University, University of Guelph, University of Toronto and more! Sign up: https://hire.centennialcollege.ca!

Avoid making these 4 common mistakes on your resume to pass the ATS and increase your chances of getting an interview. Watch the video https://bit.ly/3iV2ZqU

Are the days going by as you #WFH or job search from home? We will help you make the transition to digital world easier! The final events to #CareerWeekCC encourage you own your career by learning to work from home effectively and develop better interview skills. Sign-up and attend via, https://hire.centennialcollege.ca

Never let anyone or anything stop you from your dreams. It's time you own your career! Are you attending the #CareerWeekCC events? Let this week be your inspiration launch your career! Visit: centennialcollege.ca/career-week #CareerResilience #CareerMonth

What is your dream job? Thinking about a new career? Here are some things to think about to help you make your decision - https://bit.ly/3mofP2O

From the #Biotech panel to Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultants(RCICs), to the Centennial GCEI team, #CareerWeekCC is your passport to advice from the experts. #CentennialFam do not miss out on the Nov.5th events, sign-up via: https://hire.centennialcollege.ca!

#DisabilityEmploymentAwareness Month Events for students looking to join the conversation.

Virtual Part-Time Job Fair - Featuring Kitchen Stuff Plus Info Session next Wed Oct 7 at 11am. Join us to learn about their Part Time Seasonal Sales Associate position. Register on HireCentennial now https://bit.ly/3mXRa5r A 100% Canadian retailer operating for 20+ years.

You are not alone. If you are looking for support during the pandemic, the New Grad Job Search Guide lists resources and supports that can help you financially and socially, find stability in these uncertain times. See the New Grad Job Search Guide to get started: https://bit.ly/3dVTzIl

Virtual Part-Time Job Fair - Featuring Info Session next Tue Oct 6 at 1pm with INABUGGY, the leader in Canadian online groceries, delivers everyday essentials and fresh groceries to customers in as little as one hour is hiring! Register on HireCentennial https://bit.ly/36d7w4k Be ready to network with employer.

Job search safety is important, especially in the current context. Stay safe by doing your research and staying aware when seeing red flags about a posting or an employer.

Worried about finding work after you graduate? Uncertain about your future career? Join us at the virtual Career Chat next Tue Oct 6 at 1:30pm. Share your career concerns and questions in an informal group. Together, we will find solutions. Register on https://Hire.Centennialcollege.ca

Jobs of the Week: Did you see the Hospitality, PSW, Community Worker jobs on HireCentennial? Don't forget to show your resume to a Peer Career Coach before you apply. Go to https://Hire.Centennialcollege.ca and log in with your myCentennial credentials to see jobs and daily drop-in hours.

Grads, stressed out about your job search? Don't know where to begin? Book a virtual appointment with an Employment Advisor to guide you step-by-step from resume to interview via https://bit.ly/2NZGfZo Get motivated and watch https://bit.ly/3mrxmau You got this!

Virtual Part-Time Job Fair - Featuring Community Living Mississauga Info Session: Tuesday, September 29th at 11 am. Register now https://bit.ly/2FUUuO3 to network with employer live about their Community Worker position. Great for SSW, DSW, CDW, AMHW students and grads.

Virtual Part-Time #CCJobFair is now live! Research employers, update your resume, and get camera ready. Network with employers live at virtual info sessions with Kitchen Stuff Plus, Community Living Mississauga, SRT MedStaff, and INABUGGY. Details at https://bit.ly/2NZGfZo

Thinking about taking co-op? Not only does co-op ensure a higher chance of being employed after you graduate, a co-op option gives you perspective on an industry or field to make the transition easier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yX_ZZrLTke0

Happy first day of fall! This is the season of change and a good time to launch your career. Here are some tips on how to get started - https://bit.ly/2RBJmIg #CareerLaunchCC

We all know that the new normal is challenging for college students? Remember we're all in this together! Get some career advice from this article - https://bit.ly/3kqpft7

Looking for a part-time job? Sign up now and join us on https://Hire.Centennialcollege.ca at the Virtual Part-Time Job Fair from Sep 24-Oct 8. Get your resume checked during our Virtual Drop-In Hours. Be camera ready to talk to employers. #CCJobFair

Jobs of the Week: Bob Rumball, RBC, TD Bank, and more are hiring! Visit https://Hire.Centennialcollege.ca to find jobs in marketing, community services, health care, business, etc. See sample resumes and cover letters on HireCentennial for ideas in creating your professional documents.

12 Coffee has invited guest speaker Angela Karwal, Senior Recuiter & Executive Search @ Leaders International Executive Search to share with you all you need to know about HR screening and what it takes to get an interview. 7PM EDT, Wed Sep 23 https://bit.ly/35OlHMY

Are you a student with disability looking for a job in finance or IT? Tune in to the Employer Panel with Brands for Canada’s EDGE Program on Tue, Sep 22 from 2:00-3:30 pm, co-hosted by Discover Ability Network (DAN). Spaces are limited. Please register https://bit.ly/2FOMeyZ

April and August grads, want to know how to land a job when companies are hiring virtually? Check out this article for some tips - https://bit.ly/2ZHoR1d