What to Expect at the Smart Job Hunting 2020 Virtual Conference

What to Expect at the
Smart Job Hunting 2020 Virtual Conference

Smart Job Hunting Virtual Conference

May 4th – May 8th, between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM
University of Toronto Mississauga

If you are job searching, especially if you are graduating in June or November of 2020, or are a
recent graduate, this online conference is for you!

Smart Job Hunting (Virtual Conference) takes place online between May 4th and May 8th,
between the hours of 10 AM and 1 PM (agenda below). You can attend the sessions of your
choice. Most sessions will be in a live, virtual format. If you have internet access challenges,
please call our front desk at 905-828-5451 for alternative services.

Our one-week online conference will help you:

   •   Learn how to job search in this time, and the impact of recent events on the job market.
   •   Develop an organized job search plan.
   •   Hear from recruiters and alumni about the employer perspective on job searching in the
       current circumstances, including tips on applying through Applicant Tracking Systems
       and video interviews.
   •   Develop skills you will need throughout your career, such as resume and cover letter
       writing, interviewing and networking.
   •   Get peer feedback on your resume and cover letter, and practice your interview skills on
       Feedback Friday.
   •   Graduating students will gain access to full-time job postings offered to U of T students!

Smart Job Hunting Virtual Conference Agenda

Monday, May 4, 2020
10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.   Welcome
                          Job Search for New Graduates During COVID-19*
                              Students looking for a summer job, please view “Finding
                                Summer Jobs and Internships” workshop available on
                                QUERCUS at https://q.utoronto.ca/enroll/FAHHLL
                              International Students with questions about your Post-
                                Secondary Graduate Work Permits and looking for NOC B, A
                                and 0 jobs during this time can view our webinar recording on
                                Quercus. This video was created in collaboration with the IEC.

Tuesday May 5, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Writing Effective Resumes and Cover Letters

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Employer Panel – Current Labour Market & Application Tips
                          Hear from employers from the federal government, education,
                          health, and business sectors about work search in the current
                          economy and labour market, with advice on successfully preparing
                          for ATS and video interviews.

                          Hear from:

                          HR Coordinator, University of Toronto

                          Diversity and Inclusion Consultant, Federal Public Service

                          Bilingual Talent Acquisition Specialist, Canadian Broadcasting
                          Corporation (CBC) – Radio Canada

                          Director, Early Talent Acquisition, Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)

Wednesday, May 6, 2020
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Preparing for Job Interviews

Wednesday, May 6, 2020 (cont’d)

11:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Alumni Panel
                          Have your questions answered by successful U of T alumni, and learn
                          how to get a job in business, science, marketing, and research.
                          Hear from:

                          Clinical Research Project Manager at SickKids (the Hospital for Sick
                          Children
                          • Studied HBSc, Human Biology and Chemistry from U of T;
                              MSc, Health Research Methodology at McMaster University

                          Continuous Improvement Analyst at Rogers Communication
                             • Studied BBA, Business Administration and Management at
                                UTM

                          Pharmaceutical Regulator Affairs and Quality Control Analyst at
                          Chief Medical Supplies Limited
                          • Studied HBSc, Biology and Chemistry at UTM

                          City Marketing and Brand Research Manager at City of Mississauga
                              • Studied HBA, International Relations at U of T;
                                 MBA, Marketing and Finance at Wilfrid Laurier University;
                                 Masters Certificate in Municipal Leadership at York University

Thursday, May 7, 2020
11:00 a.m. - Noon         Building and Developing Professional Relationships Online.
                          Note: we recommend that you view the LinkedIn Learning Session
                          "Tap Into the Power of LinkedIn" prior to attending this session.
                          Please note: LinkedIn regularly updates the URLs for LinkedIn
                          learning sessions. If the hyperlink doesn't work, please log in to
                          LinkedIn learning and search for "Tap into the Power of LinkedIn"

Friday, May 8, 2020 (Feedback Friday)
Note: We will be using Breakout rooms in Blackboard for Feedback Friday. This feature is only
available on a laptop or desktop computer (not a mobile device or tablet)

10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.   Resume Feedback: Receive peer feedback on your resume. Please
                          have an updated resume in pdf format ready to share. As you will be
                          sharing your document with a peer, we recommend that you remove
                          all personal information (including contact information)
11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.   Interview Practice: Receive peer feedback on your interview skills.

Webinars
• All our webinars will be hosted on BB Collaborate; all students who sign up will receive a
  link to the webinars.
• If you want to review and download the handouts for the webinars after the conference,
  you can see them on Quercus as of May 4.
• Transcripts will be available the week of May 11th.
• Video recordings will be up on Quercus after the conference.

Panel Discussion
• The employer panel and alumni panel will be hosted on Zoom. A personalized link will be
   sent to everyone who signs-up the day before each panel and will be posted on the
   conference page on Blackboard. You will be required to sign-in to the panel using your
   University of Toronto email.

Accessibility and Accommodations
• If you have requests or questions about accessibility or accommodations, please don’t
   hesitate to reach out to us at 905-828-5451 or email us at careers.utm@utoronto.ca.
• One of our career counsellors, Malou, works with Accessibility services; check out her video
   on the SJH Quercus page. Don’t hesitate to call our office at 905-828-5451 or email us at
   careers.utm@utoronto.ca to make an appointment with Malou for your career and job
   search concerns.

What technology will I need to participate in the event?
• In light of recent events, we have moved all of our webinars for the SJH conference to BB
  Connect on QUERCUS. All webinars will be held virtually. You will be sent the link to the
  conference after registration on CLNx. We recommend all students have access to a
  computer, reliable internet and a quiet space where you can put aside the time to engage.
  Headphones can also help with the experience.
• Please note that Quercus may have compatibility issues with browsers such as Microsoft
  Edge or Microsoft Explorer. For best results, we recommend Chrome or Firefox.
• The employer and alumni panels will be presented via Zoom and you will be asked to sign-in
  to each session using your University of Toronto email account.
• BB Collaborate has an option for students to call in (using a phone number) to listen to the
  conference rather than using speakers or headphones; however, please note that this
  number is long-distance and typical long distance charges from your phone provider will
  apply.
• BB Collaborate recommends all unnecessary applications running on the computer be
  turned off while using the platform for best performance. We recommend only having BB
  Collaborate and Quercus open during our webinars.

•   If you are having trouble accessing technologies that you need for the conference, please
    call us at 905-828-5451 or email us at careers.utm@utoronto.ca for alternatives.

What if I don’t have access to reliable internet (e.g. I’m relying on my phone data)?
• Our webinars will be recorded and will be available for download; our slides and handouts
  will be available to be downloaded as well. We will also have a transcript available for all of
  our webinars in a few weeks after the conference that is a low-data way to access the
  information.

Do I have to sit there throughout the entire conference? What if I need to step away (medical
reasons, bathroom breaks, prayers etc.)?
• As the conference is in a virtual format, feel free to take breaks as needed throughout the
   conference! We have spread the conference throughout the course of five days, and
   students have the flexibility to choose whichever sessions work best for them. If you need
   to step away from the screen at any time, feel free – we are not keeping track!

What if I have a question about the material? How do I get in contact with the facilitator?
• All our webinars will have a chat option that allows you to send your questions in to the
  facilitator for them to be answered. All questions are anonymous – only yourself and the
  facilitator will see them, though the answer to your question will be available for everyone
  in the webinar to read. You can also contact us via livechat, call us at (905) 569-4455 or
  connect with us via email at careers.utm@utoronto.ca.
• Our facilitators will also have their email addresses available and you can connect with them
  directly.

What if I disconnect half-way during the conference? Can I rejoin?
• Yes, you can! You will not disturb the facilitator or the other conference attendees by
  rejoining the session. You can use the same link that was sent to you for the conference.

What is Feedback Friday?
• Feedback Friday is a day in the conference where students can get peer feedback on their
  resumes and interview answers. Our facilitators will also be available to answer questions.
  We recommend that you update your resume by removing all personal detail (email, phone
  number, other contact information) as you will be sharing your document with a peer.

What communication aids are available?
• Only those that were requested in advance. Transcripts of the conference will be available
  after the conference as well on our Quercus page.

Will presenters be sharing their presentations? Will note takers be available?
• Presentation materials are available to all attendees after the conference. We do not plan
   to have note takers; however, transcripts of all the webinars will be available after the
   event.