Past Events

Join top employer partners for this exciting recruitment event where you will connect with leading employers from the Property & Casualty insurance industry. This dynamic virtual event will include lightening talks (3 - 5 minute pitch per organization), dedicated networking lounges, and the opportunity to connect with company representatives of your choice 1:1 over a 10 minute coffee chat.

Join BCDC Career Advisor Nicole Drexler, to talk about how to prepare for an interview. We will discuss how to handle interview nerves, answer common questions and make a positive impression with employers. There will also be time for your questions. Date: Wednesday, October 26th, 2022 Time: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. This group session will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the meeting link before the event.  Please register by 9 am on the day of the workshop to receive the meeting link.

CEOx1Day Program – a unique experience to help third- and fourth-year students jumpstart their careers.    Students who apply will benefit from: 

We're looking for pioneers - individuals who don't back down from challenges and are passionate about serving their teammates and communities. We're looking for leaders who are ready to take the next step in launching their careers and are excited about their development. They have a strong academic background with a proven track record of quality business contributions and some leadership experience. The LDP is ultimately designed to be challenging with purposeful work specifically tailored to cultivating leaders.

Engage with Government departments and agencies from the comfort of home! Attend one, a few or all sessions to create your own networking experience. This unique opportunity is exclusive to U of G students and includes opportunities to: ·    Understand how the Government Works.

Government of Canada Job Opportunities and How to Apply The Government of Canada has multiple career opportunities available all across Canada and overseas for students, soon-to-be graduates and general job seekers. This session will cover a variety of topics including:

LinkedIn Workshop: Storytelling, Networking, & Professionalism Dive deep into the best practices for engagement and networking on LinkedIn with the Discover Ability and LinkedIn's Jennifer Catallo! Learn how to tell your story, build your personal brand, and network with professionals. Date: Thursday, October 20, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

MentorAbility provides a unique mentoring experience in which job seekers who self-identify as having a disability (Protégés) are matched with individual mentors (employers or business leaders) - to explore different career pathways and opportunities in their desired field of interest. The experience can last from 1 hour to 1 day long. Attend this information session to learn how to get involved with MentorAbility and about the benefits of the program. Date: Thursday, October 20th Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join BCDC Career Advisor Kate Cooper to talk about applying to Teachers' College as a B.Comm student. We will cover programs that accept business as a teachable subject area and how to navigate the application process. There will also be plenty of time for your questions. Date: Wednesday, October 19th, 2022 Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. This group session will be held virtually on Microsoft Teams. You will be sent the meeting link before the event.  Please register by 9 am on the day of the workshop to receive the meeting link.

Career Connections Fall 2022: Job Search Techniques This session will cover effective job search techniques, how to set career goals and stay motivated though out the process. Date: Tuesday, October 18th Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. This is a virutal event through Zoom. Register Here.