Career Services News Archive

Students
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!

Students
Get Hired at UM as a Work-Study Student
August 2, 2022 —
This year positions range from in-person to remote, or hybrid, as the university transitions back to in-person courses for the Fall 2022 term. Amid all the changes experienced these past few years, UM will continue to offer an amazing experience for student staff.

Students
Celebrating the Co-op student of the year
April 4, 2022 —
The UM Co-op Champion Award recognizes the achievements that our talented students make while out on their work terms. This year’s recipient is fourth-year Asper student, Tanvi Sikand, who was truly driven to make the most out of her co-op journey.

Faculty of Arts
Alumni are our best ambassadors
February 9, 2022 —
You can help current arts students and new graduates by volunteering as a mentor, becoming a co-op employer or sharing your experience in various other ways.

Students
Discover your future in healthcare
January 25, 2022 —
Do you have passion for science and an interest in helping others? If so, you may want to consider a career in the field of healthcare.

Students
Attend the 2022 UM Career Fair – January 20
January 10, 2022 —
The world of work is not organized by degree and the Career Fair is an excellent opportunity to learn how the knowledge, skills and attributes you are developing in your classwork can link to the labour market. Whether you are looking for work right now, want to explore industries to gain knowledge or would like the opportunity to see what is out there for the future, this event is for you.

Students
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.

Students
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.

Students
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.

Students
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.