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Intentional Career Exploration for Engineers in Uncertain Times

The OPTIONS Program

The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options.

Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram


Program Details:
Date: Thursday April 30, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
Location: Online

The job market is evolving which means it is time to evaluate your career exploration strategies and establish some intentional next steps. Join us to discuss:

  • How to see and be visible to the hidden job market, and uncover hiring opportunities in times of uncertainty 
  • How to reframe your story so you can follow up on opportunities and meetings with your unique and best self
  • How to network and conduct ‘field research’ meetings in uncertain times using LinkedIn and Engineering Connect
  • How to maintain your “HEROIC mindset”, that is, having Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, Intentional exploration, and Clarity and Curiosity

About the Facilitator: Mark Franklin

Mark Franklin, MEd, PEng, is the practice leader of CareerCycles.com, co-founder of OneLifeTools.com, and instructor of ILead’s course, Engineering Careers: Theories & Strategies to Manage your Career for the Future (TEP1030H). Mark has over 10 years’ experience as a career professional and was the 2015 winner of the Canadian Career Development Foundation’s prestigious Stu Conger Award for Leadership.

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  • Institute for Aerospace StudiesInstitute of Biomaterials & Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering & Applied ChemistryCivil EngineeringElectrical & Computer EngineeringMaterials Science & EngineeringMechanical & Industrial EngineeringOther
  • Post-doctoral FellowPhD studentMAScMEngMHScMEngCEMOther
  • 123456+

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Intentional Career Exploration for Engineers in Uncertain Times

Event Details

Venue

April 30, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

The OPTIONS Program

The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options.

Learn more here: http://uoft.me/optionsprogram


Program Details:
Date: Thursday April 30, 2020
Time: 2:00 – 3:30 pm EST
Location: Online

The job market is evolving which means it is time to evaluate your career exploration strategies and establish some intentional next steps. Join us to discuss:

  • How to see and be visible to the hidden job market, and uncover hiring opportunities in times of uncertainty 
  • How to reframe your story so you can follow up on opportunities and meetings with your unique and best self
  • How to network and conduct ‘field research’ meetings in uncertain times using LinkedIn and Engineering Connect
  • How to maintain your “HEROIC mindset”, that is, having Hope, Efficacy, Resilience, Optimism, Intentional exploration, and Clarity and Curiosity

About the Facilitator: Mark Franklin

Mark Franklin, MEd, PEng, is the practice leader of CareerCycles.com, co-founder of OneLifeTools.com, and instructor of ILead’s course, Engineering Careers: Theories & Strategies to Manage your Career for the Future (TEP1030H). Mark has over 10 years’ experience as a career professional and was the 2015 winner of the Canadian Career Development Foundation’s prestigious Stu Conger Award for Leadership.

Registration is closed. Sign up to join the waiting list.

  • Institute for Aerospace StudiesInstitute of Biomaterials & Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering & Applied ChemistryCivil EngineeringElectrical & Computer EngineeringMaterials Science & EngineeringMechanical & Industrial EngineeringOther
  • Post-doctoral FellowPhD studentMAScMEngMHScMEngCEMOther
  • 123456+

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