'Pathways': University of Guelph-Humber Career Management Certificate

Wondering which ‘Pathway’ is right for you after graduation? Graduate school? Law School? Teacher’s College? MBA? The World of Work? The possibilities are endless!

Put the wheels in motion by participating in ‘Pathways’, the University of Guelph-Humber’s Career Management Certificate. This program will help you to clarify your goals and prepare for your next steps.

More about the Program:
‘Pathways’ consists of four workshops including:

a) Resume and Cover Letters
b) Life After Graduation
c) Job Search Strategies
d) Interview Skills

*Resume and Cover Letters is mandatory and includes completion of a one-on-one critique with a Career Centre staff person.

Each workshop is designed to provide information that will help to better prepare you for the world of work or further educational opportunities. To successfully complete the certificate, you must complete 3 of the 4 workshops, as well as attend one Career Event at the University of Guelph-Humber. To ensure that you are eligible to receive the certificate, you must sign the attendance form available at each session.

How will this Program Benefit Me?

• Employers look favourably upon individuals who actively manage their career planning process.
• You will receive a certificate upon completion of the program that can be used as a tool in your portfolio or for self-marketing purposes.
• You will learn valuable skills for job search and graduate school application as well as how to effectively showcase your own accomplishments.
• Offers an opportunity for you to engage in your career planning process in a proactive way.
• Enables you to meet Guelph-Humber students and staff, a valuable networking opportunity.

How long does it take to complete the certificate?
Each workshop is approximately one hour in length. You are required to bring a copy of your resume and cover letter to the Resume/Cover Letter workshop, so some additional preparation may be involved. Guelph-Humber Career Events typically run for 2-4 hours. So, in total, the certificate will take approximately 10 hours to complete! A small amount of time when you consider the pay-off (perhaps a job offer or acceptance to grad school!). You can begin the certificate at any point in your degree and start with whatever workshop is available at that time.

Where Can I Register or Get More Information?

Contact Student Life, Career and Alumni Services.
Call: (416) 798-1331 ext. 6062
In-person: GH204
Email: elaine.cerro@guelphhumber.ca

Get on the right Pathway today!


Workshop Summaries:

Resume & Cover Letters: *mandatory
In this workshop, students are introduced to the fundamentals of developing a cover letter and resume. This includes a discussion of the purpose of a cover letter and resume, the different styles and formats of resumes, how to effectively highlight education, skills and experience and how to set your application apart from the rest. Students are required to engage in a cover letter and resume critique either following the session or at the Career Centre at their convenience to successfully complete this workshop.

‘Life After Graduation’:
This workshop gives students a glimpse at the many opportunities available to them following graduation from the University of Guelph-Humber. Options for graduate studies, professional school (including Law School, Teacher’s College & the MBA) and the application processes and procedures are highlighted. The world of work is also discussed briefly as well as travel abroad opportunities.

Job Search Techniques:
This workshop exposes students to the many avenues and techniques involved in a job search. This includes navigating online job search sites as well as how to network effectively. Specific strategies for job search, such as the informational interview as well as job search tools and websites are also highlighted. Knightsbridge, a Career Management and Job Search site available to all Guelph-Humber students will also be discussed.

Interview Skills:
This workshop presents an overview of the process and preparation involved in Behavioural Interviewing, one of the most commonly used techniques in the job market. Commonly asked questions as well as strategies for cataloguing past experiences and behaviours will be discussed. Students will be given an opportunity to answer some behavioural questions as well as being provided with a simple formula for success in preparing for the interview setting.