Career Services. for students in Education. Plan your career. Find work. Network with employers. Write a resume. Ace the job interview

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1 University of Alberta Career and Placement Services (CaPS) SUB Career Services for students in Education Plan your career Find work Network with employers Write a resume Ace the job interview Stay in the loop about career related issues

2 CaPS - your campus career centre Making your way from classroom to career: CaPS works. Career and Placement Services (CaPS) is your campus career centre. We offer services to students in all disciplines, every year of university and continue to support U of A alumni. CaPS offers a wide range of services from career exploration, resume writing, interview skills, networking tips and events, finding work, staying in the loop about career related issues and more. Career Services for Students in Education outlines the different services we offer that will help you get noticed by employers and get the job you want. Watch for our new website launch. Save the date Fall is a busy time of year so we want to help you remember some important dates (details about these events can be found throughout this brochure): Careers Day Wednesday, September a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Butterdome 4.0 Resumes Saturday, September 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, November 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Assembling your school board application package Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, October 20 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Saturday, November 3 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Acing the Interview Saturday, October 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Building a Teaching Portfolio Monday, October 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Saturday, October 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Thursday, November 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday, December 8 from 12:30 to 2 p.m. Alternative Careers for Education Wednesday, October 3 from 5 to 7 p.m.

3 Explore your career options with CaPS Get on the right career path with the help of CaPS. There are many career options out there and we can help you explore which ones fit for you by evaluating your interests, goals and future plans. Career exploration can be done anytime in your university career, but it is best to start early. Career Advising Consultation Unclear about your career options? Looking for work? Meet with a CaPS career advisor to learn strategies and resources for exploring and managing your career or finding work that fits your career aspirations. You should not expect to leave your consultation knowing the career you will pursue or with a job in hand. Rather, you can expect to leave with an understanding of what to do next and an awareness of strategies and resources that will assist you in your next steps. (Note: If you require advice regarding your academic program (e.g. courses to take) please contact the appropriate academic program. We do not offer academic advising.) $20/students (pre-register by calling or coming into CaPS, SUB) Brown Bag Lunch Seminars Get some food for thought at CaPS by attending a free Brown Bag Lunch Seminar. This fall, there are a variety of options for seminars on career exploration. All seminars take place in CaPS, SUB. What the heck are you going to do with that? Career advice for Arts students Monday, November 5 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Can I take a test to tell me what to do with the rest of my life? Friday, October 5 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Thursday, November 1 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. To what degree? Options for further education Thursday, November 15 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m.

4 Explore your career options with CaPS Career Forums Get ideas for your career by checking out a CaPS career forum and listening to a panel of speakers with a similar educational background talk about their career paths and what they are doing with their degree. Please check our website ( to find out speakers and location. Alternative Careers for Education Wednesday, October 3 from 5 to 7 p.m. Agriculture Tuesday, October 16 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Management Information Systems Thursday, October 18 from 5 to 7 p.m. Criminology and Law Enforcement Tuesday, November 6 from 4 to 6 p.m. Computing Science Thursday, November 8 from 5 to 7 p.m. Jackson Vocational Interest Survey (JVIS) Based on years of research, the JVIS measures your interests, shows how they related to the world of work and provides advice to help you map your route to a career that interests you. To access this resource, visit the students and alumni page on the CaPS website ( and click on online career tests under: How can I learn more about my career options.

5 Explore your career options with CaPS Resources Visit our Resource Centre and check out a variety of books on career exploration including: Career Opportunities in Education Opportunities in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages What Can I do with a Major in Education? Find Work CaPS provide students with the essential link to employers. We host events throughout the year for students to network and meet with employers who are recruiting. Job Postings With over 3,000 positions posted a year, CaPS has job postings for students in all disciplines and at all stages of their career. The jobs are sorted by faculty. You can access our job postings by visiting our Resource Centre (2-100 SUB) or checking online at Information Sessions Meet with employers and learn about opportunities within their organization. Check CaPS website ( for a complete list of information sessions.

6 Find Work Career Fairs Career fairs are a great way to network with and meet employers who are recruiting U of A students and alumni. Careers Day Careers Day is the largest career fair in Canada. Meet with 250 employers recruiting students in all disciplines. Wednesday, September 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Butterdome Education Career Fair Meet with school boards and other employers hiring Education students. Monday, January 21 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Butterdome Summer Job Fair Meet with employers recruiting students for summer work. Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Butterdome Brown Bag Lunch Seminars Get some food for thought at CaPS by attending a free Brown Bag Lunch Seminar. All seminars take place in CaPS, SUB. Putting your B.Ed to work outside the classroom Friday, September 28 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Tuesday, November 20 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. Moving to the head of the class: Looking for teaching posi tions Wednesday, November 21 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Looking for work as a substitute teacher Thursday, November 22 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. (con t next page)

7 Find Work Is it all about who you know? Tapping the hidden job market through networking Monday, September 17 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Making career fairs and forums work for you! Thursday, September 20 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. Monday, September 24 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Thursday, October 11 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. Earn while you learn: Part time work for students on campus Friday, September 21 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Search firms, headhunters and temps: What you should know... Monday, October 1 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Experience that pays: Finding internships Monday, October 15 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. A world of opportunity: Tips for finding work abroad Wednesday, October 17 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Resources Get advice on finding work by checking out our Resource Centre: Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job What Color is Your Parachute? Work Your Way Around the World

8 Write Effective Resumes and Cover Letters A polished resume, cover letter and school board application package are the keys to securing an interview. CaPS offer workshops, seminars and individual consultations that will help you put together a resume and cover letter that will get noticed by employers. Resume Workshop 4.0 Resumes for students in Education Learn what employers look for in a resume, proper resume formatting and what you should include in your resume. Saturday, September 22 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, October 20 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, November 3 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 4-02 SUB $25/advance, $30/door (student price) $50/advance, $55/door (non-student price) Pre-register at CaPS, SUB. Assembling your school board application package The resume is only one component of a school board application package. Learn about other documentation that is generally included, get tips on how to present your references and learn how to write an autobiographical statement. Saturday, September 22 from 1 to 2:30 p.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, October 20 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, November 3 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4-02 SUB Wednesday, November 7 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4-02 SUB $15/advance, $20/door (student price) $30/advance, $35/door (non-student price) Pre-register at CaPS, SUB.

9 Write Effective Resumes and Cover Letters Resume and Cover Letter Critiques Bring a copy of your resume and/or cover letter to a CaPS career advisor for advice on how to make it more effective. Learn how to target these tools to the type of work you are seeking. If you attend the workshop 4.0 Resumes for students in Education you will receive a complimentary voucher for a Resume or Cover Letter Critique. $20/students or $40/non students Brown Bag Lunch Seminars Get some food for thought at CaPS by attending a free Brown Bag Lunch Seminar. All seminars take place in CaPS, SUB. Dear Employer... How do I write better work search letters? Tuesday, September 25 from 12:35 to 1:20 p.m. Wednesday, November 14 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Resumes: The electronic transformation Friday, October 26 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m Resources Get advice on writing an effective resume and cover letter by checking out some of our books in our Resource Centre: 101 Grade A Resumes for Teachers Competency-Based Resumes Expert Resumes for Teachers and Educators

10 Prepare for the interview Being prepared for the interview is of the utmost importance. CaPS has options that suit everyone when it comes to preparing for the interview - from learning about common questions to practicing in a mock interview. Interview Workshop Acing the Interview for students in Education Learn how to prepare for the interview and what kinds of interview questions you may be asked. Saturday, October 13 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 4-02 SUB Wednesday, November 14 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, December 8 from 10 to 11:30 a.m., 4-02 SUB $25/advance, $30/door (student price) $50/advance, $55/door (non-student price) Pre-register at CaPS, SUB. Building a Teaching Portfolio Learn about what goes in a teaching portfolio and how to assemble an effective portfolio as well as how to present your portfolio in a school board interview. Monday, October 1 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, October 13 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4-02 SUB Thursday, November 15 from 5 to 6:30 p.m., 4-02 SUB Saturday, December 8 from 12:30 to 2 p.m., 4-02 SUB $15/advance, $20/door (student price) $30/advance, $35/door (non-student price) Pre-register at CaPS, SUB.

11 Prepare for the interview Mock Interview Practice is the best way to prepare for an interview so book a mock interview at CaPS. Provide us with a copy of your resume, cover letter and a description of the job for which you are being interviewed and we can develop some targeted interview questions. The mock interview will be taped and played back for you and advice on how to improve your interview skills is provided. If you attend the workshop Acing the Interview you will receive a voucher for a free individual consultation. $20/students or $40/non students Resources Check out CaPS Resources on Acing the Interview: 101 Great Answers to the Toughest Interview Questions Inside Secrets of Finding a Teaching Job You ve Got the Interview Now What? Free Brown Bag Lunch Seminar The interview was successful, now how do you handle that job offer? Attend this seminar in SUB. Make me an offer! Tips on negotiating and evaluating job offers Wednesday, November 7 from 12:05 to 12:50 p.m. Stay in the loop with the CaPS NetWORK! Get the latest information on everything career related, fi nd out which employers are recruiting on campus, get career related advice, stay in the loop about upcoming events and more by signing up for the CaPS NetWORK. All you have to do is visit click on Are you a student, sign up for the network and voila, you will receive s to your inbox.

12 Contact Information Location Career and Placement Services (CaPS) Students Union Building University of Alberta Edmonton, AB T6G 2J7 Contact Phone: (780) Fax: (780) Website: Hours of Operation September to April: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May to August: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information on CaPS and to find out more about CaPS services and resources, visit our website at or come into our Resource Centre at SUB.