Co-operative Education & Career Action (CECA) manages the co-operative education system and career-related services for the University of Waterloo. CECA provides students with everything they need to know when it comes to employment. For co-op students in Engineering who are looking for Winter 2013 employment, the first job postings go online September 15 with interviews starting on October 1. With those dates fast approaching, check out some ways that CECA can help you out with the job process.
The Centre for Career Action hosts a variety of workshops throughout the semester. From Working Internationally to Resume Building; these workshops are the perfect tools for students looking to improve their professional skills. For undergrad students, the first workshop of the semester is Networking 101 on September 18 at 4:30pm in TC1208. For the full schedule and to RSVP, visit our website: uwaterloo.ca/co-operative-education/.
CECA also hosts Employer Information Sessions. The sessions allow students to hear about job offerings and network with prospective employers. Don’t delay; the sessions begin the first week of classes! For the full schedule of Information Sessions, visit www.ceca.uwaterloo.ca/students/sessions.php
Don’t forget to attend the Career Fair on Wednesday Sept. 26, 2012, 10:00am-3:30pm at Bingemans Conference Centre, Kitchener, ON. This annual event is the perfect opportunity to network with potential employers, investigate and research career options, and obtain information from employers. For more information visit the Partnerships for Employment website at www.partners4employment.ca/home.htm
If you’re a first year students looking for more information, our career advisors would be happy to help you. They provide advice such as helping you fit together skills to land your first job, and answering your questions about the co-op process, etc. Appointments can be made online or in person at the Tatham Centre.
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