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!
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.