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Get Ready to Graduate

As you get ready to graduate, we’re here to offer assistance in several areas. Watch our detailed webinars for useful tips on completing your undergraduate studies at York, pursuing degrees at the post-graduate level, and translating your academic knowledge into career success. Stay tuned to this page for additional resources and future events!

Get Ready to Graduate Program

For the Fall 2023 term, we will be offering a Career Readiness Preparation Course and three Get Ready to Graduate Sessions to help you prepare for your next chapter after graduation!  


Career-Readiness Preparation Course

by LA&PS Experiential Education


About the Course

The Career-Readiness Preparation Course is open to all interested international students and it will cover various fundamentals on:  

  • Networking Skills  
  • Building a LinkedIn Profile
  • Resume Writing  
  • Cover Letter Writing  
  • Job Search Strategies  
  • Interview Preparation  
  • Workplace Performance/On-the-Job Success
  • Accessibility, Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in the Workplace  

Course Info & Registration

The course will begin on Tuesday, September 12 with a zoom workshop from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. EST.  

Students can self-register:

Get Ready to Graduate Sessions

Resume and Cover Letter Creation Lab

Date: September 27, 2023.
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.  
Location: Ross Building South 802

Want to learn how to create eye-catching and powerful resumes and cover letters to be noticed by future employers? Join us for our Resume and Cover Letter Creation Lab, where you will develop your resume and cover letter on the spot or bring your already-created resumes and cover letters for peer-editing support. 

Before attending the Resume and Cover Letter Creation Lab, please ensure that you have completed the Resume and Cover Letter Writing module of the Career Readiness Preparation Course.  


Graduate School Applications Information Session

Date: October 17, 2023
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.  
Location: Ross Building South 802  

Want to learn more about York University’s graduate programs as well as the application process? Join us for our Graduate School Applications Information Session. During this session, you will learn more about what a personal statement of intent is, as well as other required documentation you would need to pursue a graduate degree at York University.


Job Searching After Graduation

Date: Thursday, November 23
Time: 2:30 – 4:00 p.m.  
Location: TBD

Job searching can be a part-time job on its own. During this session, you will learn and practice how to find jobs through various job posting engines, such as Indeed and Canada Job Bank. You will learn how to analyze the job description as well as how to apply for positions. 

Before attending the Job Searching After Graduation Session, please ensure that you have completed the Job Searching Strategies module of the Career Readiness Preparation Course. 

Past Events

Alumni Panel Night | March 23, 2023

A panel of LA&PS alumni discussed their experiences at LA&PS and York University, as well as how those experiences influenced their career choices.


Job Searching Session | March 7, 2023

Have questions about finding the job after graduation? A Career Education Specialist will go over important information for you to remember as you begin your job-searching process.


Everything you need to know about immigration | February 1, 2023

Have questions about finding the job after graduation? A Career Education Specialist will go over important information for you to remember as you begin your job-searching process.


Understanding Canadian Workplace Culture | March 17, 2022

Are you graduating soon and looking for your first full-time job? Nervous about navigating Canadian workplace culture and norms? Join us on the 17th for a hands-on workshop where we’ll explore some common behaviours, misconceptions and expectations in a typical Canadian work environment. Leave the session feeling confident and ready to put your best foot forward!

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Discovering Careers as an International Student | March 10, 2022

One of the key factors in whether or not you find a job after graduation is your contacts in the field. We know how hard it can be to build your professional network as an international student. Hear first-hand from LAPS international student alumni how they overcame this challenge and start growing your network!


ABCs of applying to post-grad studies at York! | February 15, 2022

Are you an international student who is considering post-grad studies at York? Gain insight into everything you need to know from the programs most likely to admit international students, tips on the application process, how to identify strong references, funding opportunities and more!

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Everything you need to know about immigration | January 26, 2022

Learn about your immigration options after graduation – study permits and visa extensions, obtaining permanent residency and more.

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