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Every year, the University of Manitoba welcomes more than 2,000 First Nations, Métis and Inuit students, one of the largest Indigenous student populations in Canada.

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UM’s new Indigenous Career Mentor Program

October 26, 2022 — 
This is a student’s chance to ask an Indigenous Career Professional questions about a career in a specific industry or about someone’s career journey.

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Value of Volunteering!

October 26, 2022 — 
Volunteering can help you contribute to your community and connect with people who share common interests. For many, helping to build a better community is an important value.

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Take Action During Career Month

October 24, 2022 — 
Every year Canadians across the country take part in Career Month. The University of Manitoba is hosting 30+ events and workshops this year so there is something for everyone!

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Jumpstart your career in research

November 30, 2021 — 
Are you considering a career in research? Join small group discussions and ask questions from researchers in various fields such as cell biology, environmental epigenetics, physiology, immunology/virology, epidemiology, and nanotechnology.

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Job search through the EDI Lens

November 19, 2021 — 
With current advancements in EDI hiring practices and policies used by employers, it has become imperative for job seekers to adjust their job search strategies.

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What do employers look for when they hire?

November 19, 2021 — 
When students ask me what employers look for when they hire, as a career consultant I usually respond by asking what they would look for if they were employers. Taking the time to see things from an employer’s perspective can quickly give students good information.

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Your next step in your career: volunteer!

November 10, 2021 — 
Many UM students have gained meaningful volunteer experiences with a variety of organizations taking part in the Volunteer Fair, including Ryan Lan who graduated from UM this year.

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Academic resources open to students during the UMFA strike

November 9, 2021 — 
The majority of student academic resources remain open and ready to help out

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The trick to figuring out your career direction

November 4, 2021 — 
Here are a few of the ways getting experience can teach you about what’s next on your career journey.

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6 strategies for an effective summer job search

November 1, 2021 — 
Though it’s only November, it’s not too early to start searching for summer work.  Many employers begin recruiting months in advance and summer jobs for 2022 are already posted on Career Connect!

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