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Online: Intentional Career Exploration for Engineers in Uncertain Times
April 30, 2020 @ 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
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.
The OPTIONS Program is an initiative to support all engineering graduate students and post-doctoral fellows in exploring diverse career options.