Students | Workshops and Employment
Companies and Opportunities
- Participating employers are local to Guelph
- All positions will offer a one-year contract of paid full-time work
- Positions will vary widely in terms of roles and industries, providing applicants with the benefit of applying to diverse professional experiences
2025 Job Positionings!
To apply for positions, log into experienceguelph.ca. In the black menu bar, go to 'Career' -> 'Career Job Postings' -> Job Posting Information' select GAAP (Eligible Guelph Positions only) -> scroll up and click yellow 'Search Job Postings'.
Job Postings - Coming Soon
Job Application Readiness - Support and Resources
To help you prepare your applications, we offer many resources to suit your needs.
Pro Tip - Begin early and seek feedback; resumes require reflection time when building.
Pro Tip - take advantage of coaching sessions with a career advisor!
1. Career Wayfinding FALL 2024: Employment Readiness Workshops
These sessions are highly recommended to ensure your ability to write and submit quality applications and give strong interviews.
You can attend an in-person CAREER WAYFINDING for a career and job search readiness session every Tuesday from 1:15 to 1:45 p.m. in MCKN Rm 111. See experienceguelph.ca for weekly topics.
For Registration: log into your dashboard on experienceguelph.ca -> Careers -> Events/Workshops, select the workshop and date, and 'Register'.
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Oct 2, 2024 |
Tips for getting to know profs |
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Oct 9, 2024 |
How to explore meaningful careers |
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Oct 16, 2024 |
How to Start a Cover Letter |
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Oct 23, 2024 |
How to Prepare for Interviews |
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Oct 30, 2024 |
Strengths Spotting: identify your resume differentiators |
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Nov 6, 2024 |
AI Playground: Using Better Prompts for Your Job Search |
| Nov 13, 2024 | The Art of Networking |
| Nov 20, 2024 | How to Write a Summary of Skills for Your Resume |
| Nov 27, 2024 | How to Answer Interview Questions Effectively |
2. CourseLink, Online Career Advising from the Experiential Learning Hub
The Experiential Learning Hub offers FREE Online Career Advising modules on CourseLink.
This series of step-by-step modules provides Career Development + Job Search Readiness support for your application process.
Best of all, they are self-serve and accessible whenever, wherever!
To register, go to Courslink's 'Home' select the 'Self Registration' tab, and then "Career Advising from the Experiential Learning Hub". Easy.
3. 1-to-1 Coaching for the Application Process
In addition to workshops, GAAP participants can access coaching sessions to support their process.
Career Advisors can review your cover letter, resume, and interview preparation.
To book an appointment, log in to your Experience Guelph account and in the left-hand menu, click "Career" and then "Appointments."
GAAP Registration
Complete the registration and short questionnaire: GAAP REGISTRATION
If you still have questions about the GAAP program, please contact:
Nicola Edwards, M.A. B.A., CDP
Career Advisor & Educator, Experiential Learning Hub, University of Guelph
519-824-4120 Ext. 52119
naedward@uoguelph.ca
