Mock Interviews Pre-requisite (open to all faculties)

Mock Interviews Pre-requisite The Mock Interview Program provides undergraduates and graduate students a chance to practice and tweak their job interviewing skills. Sign up for a practice interview on March 6, 2014 at Career Services. Participants are welcome from all faculties, everyone must attend the pre-requisite on February 27, 2014. Be sure to RSVP early as there are few spots available. Appointments All interviews MUST BE SCHEDULED by February 27, 2014. To register, go here, choose the company/industry you wish to interview with and a time slot. Following this, send Kellan Moulton your: Resume Cover Letter Job Posting (see more information below) You are only able to register for one (1) mock interview to allow for maximum student participation and fairness. Your job posting does not have to be a current job posting as this session focuses more on working to perfect your interviewing skills. Schedule a Mock Interview today! (Sign-in required: https://careerlink.ucalgary.ca/myAccount/career/eventcalendar.htm) If you have questions or comments, please e-mail Kellan Moulton. Pre-requisite All mock interview participants must attend the pre-requisite interview-prep on February 27, 2014 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. in the Loft Space. Please RSVP on the CareerLink events calendar. How to Prepare Before your interview, we suggest you review the information on our Career Resources LibGuide on our website, create an account and use Optimal Resume and attend an interview workshop (or watch it online). This will help you learn the types of questions you may be asked, how to answer them in a professional manner, how to dress for an interview, and how to prepare for various interview types. All mock interview participants must attend the pre-requisite interview-prep on February 27, 2014 from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. You will be informed of further details once you register. What to Expect During the Interview At the time of your interview you can expect a simulated 30 – 40 minute interview with human resource professionals from a variety of industries. They will conduct the interview with customized questions based on your submitted job description and your submitted resume and cover letter. There will then be a 10 – 15 minute feedback portion which the human resource professional(s) will highlight your strengths and provide areas for improvement. You will take home with you: feedback and a better understanding of how to articulate your thoughts, experiences, and skills. Which Companies you’ll be Interviewing with Please keep in mind you will be submitting your own job posting from any organization for any role and the recruiters from these companies will be conducting the mock interview based on that job discription. This is not considered a recruitment activity. Aecon has been responsible for building many of Canada’s most famous landmarks for more than a century. A leader in construction and infrastructure development, Aecon strives to be a company people go to when looking to build things that matter. For over forty years, College Pro has been connecting entrepreneurs with homeowners seeking quality house painting and window cleaning services. College Pro serves nearly 50,000 homeowners annually in communities stretching across 28 US States and 7 Canadian provinces. Nordstrom is an American upscale fashion retailer headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Since 1901, Nordstrom has been committed to providing its customers with the best possible service—and to improving it every day. PCL Construction has become one of Canada’s respected builders and is consistently ranked as a top employer in Alberta. PCL strives to maintain a dynamic workplace that emphasizes a work hard, play hard kind of attitude. SMART is powered by innovation and its desire to improve the way the world works and learns. SMART is the world’s leading provider of interactive whiteboards and has been committed to technological improvement for more than 25 years. TAQA North is an exploration and production energy partnership, which has emerged as one of Canada’s largest oil producers. Its operations stretch from British Columbia to Ontario and into the northern United States. Target is an American retailing company that has recently expanded its operations to Canada. This Fortune 500 Company has achieved tremendous success in due part to its upscale, trend-forward products offered at lower costs. WestJet is a Calgary based airline that has achieved enormous success in only a short time frame. Consistently ranked as one of Alberta’s top employers, WestJet’s innovative corporate culture has reshaped the aerospace industry and has made it one of Canada’s preferred airlines. Cancellations To cancel email Kellan Moulton no less than 24 hours in advance.

Location:

MSC 487

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/mock-interviews-pre-requisite-open-all-faculties