I-Work! Workshop Series Starts Sept. 29 with How to Prepare for a Virtual Career Fair!I-Work! Workshop Series Helps International Students Develop Their Careers The I-Work! Workshop series is specifically tailored to help international students gain the skills they need to find the career they want! The workshops include industry guest speakers who share insider tips on how to prepare and what employers look for in candidates. “Prepare Yourself for a Virtual Career Fair’ kicks off the series on Tuesday, September 29, 7 - 9 pm, online. Learn how to connect to employers, prepare and attend a virtual career fair, and follow-up with potential employers. There is no cost, and space is limited. Register now: uab.ca/iwork International Student Advisory Committee (ISAC) Seeks New Members ISAC is a student working group dedicated to sharing perspectives on international student programs and services and increasing international student engagement with the campus at large. As an ISAC member, you can voice your concerns and give feedback about on-campus resources, supports and systems. ISAC members meet every month to discuss community needs and determine action plans. Apply to become a member today! The application deadline is Friday, Oct. 9. Expand Your International Learning through the Global Learning Without Travel Programs While things have changed, global learning has not stopped because of COVID-19. UAlberta International has curated several opportunities to globalize your degree - no passport required. Global learning is a great way to gain competencies that will help you stand out to employers and gives you the tools to become an engaged citizen! There are many ways to stay globally engaged, whether that be volunteering part-time to acquiring a certificate embedded with your degree. It's all easy and accessible for you to do. Last Chance to Find Items and Enter into a Draw for a $100 UAlberta Bookstore Gift Card!Find all of the items to our Online Scavenger Hunt and get your name entered into a draw for a $100 gift card to the UAlberta bookstore. A new question is released every couple of weeks, and all you need to do is find the item on the International Student Services website. Question #5: International Student Online Advising is available Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 10 am - 4 pm, and Tuesday and Thursday from 7 am - 1 pm; in which time zone? This week's Q&A is with Wendy Yu, International Student Advisor – Career Development at the International Services Centre. Q: I'm confused about the cover letter. Do I have to prepare a cover letter when applying for a job? If so, what are some key points I should include in the cover letter? A: Yes, you need a cover letter for a job application. Some job postings might not require a cover letter but preparing one is highly recommended to apply for jobs. Here are some tips:
Learn more about how to successfully get a career in Canada by attending the I-Work! Workshop series. Need advice and support? Contact International Student Advisor-Career Development. Learn How the Centre for Writers Can Help YouThe Centre for Writers offers one-on-one writing support to all students, instructors, staff and alumni at UAlberta, in any subject, discipline, program or faculty, and at all levels of study. This fall, Centre for Writers tutors offer appointments 10 am - 10 pm, Monday - Friday online. You can book synchronous online appointments through their scheduling system. Download the MyUAlberta App to Connect with Your UAlberta CommunityThe MyUAlberta app connects you to the UAlberta community. Designed with the student experience in mind, this one-touch hub of information provides access to campus services, campus maps, upcoming events, BearTracks, and so much more! You can also interact with the UAlberta community; the campus wall lets you connect over topics like housing, ride-sharing, or even mental health. Completely customizable, personalize your home screen with your favourite information modules or features and change your experience based on the campus you attend. The app gives you one quick, easy tool to manage your university life. It allows you to seamlessly connect to UAlberta resources wherever you go. Watch: How to Detect Baloney the Carl Sagan Way — What is Critical Thinking? Graduate Students' Association Child Care Grant Opens for Applications Oct. 1 Managing your workload at University can be a big challenge. Now imagine attending UAlberta full-time and raising a child at the same time. The GSA Child Care Grant helps offset childcare costs for graduate students at the University of Alberta. The GSA Child Care Grant is popular, so make sure to apply as soon as it opens on October 1, 2020, at 8 AM. Community Project: How Do You Care for Your Mental Health? The COVID-19 pandemic has created different and new realities for how we experience our mental health. Self-care can help us care for our mental health, but this likely looks different right now. What does self-care look like for you? The Days of Action Committee is working on a project that will show the different ways in which our campus community members care for their mental health and invite you to join them. Share one thing you do that cares for your mental health, and they’ll share it with the community on World Mental Health Day, October 10, as a reminder that we are all incredibly resilient in our own way. Connect with Peers to Boost Your Spirits Making connections with peers can help bolster your spirits throughout the year and assist with the isolation of online learning. The next collective online tea is Wednesday, Sept. 30, to discuss "Why Black Lives Matter." With the current civil rights movement occurring globally and conversations about systemic racism, join your peers for a discussion in a safe environment around how racism affects different aspects of the world we live in and discuss how best to show compassion for students of colour. Become a Director or a Coordinator at the International Students' Association (ISA) Become a Part of a Diverse Community! ISA is the largest student association on campus and has opened 50+ new director/coordinator positions. This is your chance to make new friends from all over the world and serve the international student community at the same time! Get involved and gain experience with an association that is the face of 9,000+ international students at the U of A. Click on the button below for role descriptions and details. Learn about all the positions available and apply to be a part of their team! Get Outdoors and Enjoy the Fall Weather at the UAlberta Botanical Gardens When you visit the University of Alberta Botanic Garden, expect a relaxing a peaceful environment. At this "garden in a forest," you'll get an introduction to plants that survive and thrive in a northern climate, you'll see how cultures define gardens, and connect to the natural world in a beautiful way. The Garden is open until Monday, October 12. You must make a reservation to visit through their online system; walk-ups are not permitted. Experience UAlberta's Botanical Gardens before the winter weather arrives today! Global Beat is your international student bi-weekly newsletter that keeps you informed and updated about programs, information and services specifically catered to you. This newsletter is one of many communications channels your International Student Services team uses to ensure you receive relevant information frequently. In addition to our newsletter, make sure to Like us on Facebook and follow us on Instagram! |