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Careers & EmploymentWestern’s CareerCentralwesterncareercentral.caCareers at Westernworkingatwestern.uwo.caCareers in Federal Public Servicejobs-emplois.gc.caOntario Public Service Careerswww.gojobs.gov.on.caCity of London Jobslondon.caService Canada Job Bankjobbank.gc.caAlumni Western for Studentsalumni.uwo.caInvolvement with Alumni Westernbegins in first year. There are severaldynamic programs offered to students atWestern including Backpack 2 Briefcase,Off to Western, Last Lecture and SixDegrees. Western’s Alumni Associationis run by an elected volunteer board ofWestern alumni. Alumni Western keepsyou connected with Western throughpublications such as the Young AlumniMagazine and invitations to events aroundthe globe.Backpack 2 Briefcasealumni.uwo.ca/get-involved/students/b2b.htmlBackpack 2 Briefcase is an awardwinning event series designed to ease yourtransition from Western to life as a youngprofessional. Join us for dining etiquette,keynote speakers and social networkingreceptions. Open to all students in allfaculties and all years.Career FairSeptember 26, 2013Recruiters are visiting campus to hirethe best and the brightest from Western.Be sure that you don’t miss the event, aprogram of the Student Success Centre,that could help you gain the industryconnection that you need in order to getthe job you want!Please see our list of participatingorganizations: success.uwo.ca/partners/recruiters/career_fair/participating_organizations.htmlCareer WeekJanuary 27-31, 2014careerweek.uwo.caCareer Week is hosted by the StudentSuccess Centre in partnership withdepartments across campus to offera variety of faculty specific events:workshops, keynote speakers, tours oforganizations, networking opportunitiesand more! The goal of the week is to helpstudents create an experience that istailored to their career needs at this verymoment – whether they are in first year orabout to graduate from Western!Federal Student Work ExperienceProgram (FSWEP)servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/goc/fswep.shtmlThis program helps match studentswith federal departments and agencies fortemporary jobs by maintaining a nationalinventory of students seeking employmentwithin the federal public service.Applications can be submitted onlinethroughout the year. Some departmentsand agencies advertise closing dates forcertain job postings. Students in their finalyear of academic studies who do not intendto return to full-time studies are only eligibleto work part-time until the completion oftheir last academic term.Graduate Students Work StudyPhone: 519-661-2102grad.uwo.ca/faculty_staff/funding_opportunities.htmThe School of Graduate andPostdoctoral Studies and the StudentFinancial Services office jointly administerthe work study program. To be eligiblefor Graduate Work Study consideration,students must be a Canadian citizen orpermanent resident, and have qualifiedfor, and taken their OSAP maximum forthe current year. Decisions regardingwork study eligibility will not be made untilafter the application deadline date. Theapplication is located on the Graduate andPostdoctoral Studies website and must besubmitted by the deadline indicated.International Student WorkOpportunities Program (ISWOP)See the International Experience section ofthis guide.Job FairJanuary 30, 2014, 1-4pm, WSRCsuccess.uwo.caWant to explore career options and find ajob? Attend Western’s Job Fair!Run by the Student Success Centre,leading employers are coming together forthis 1 day event. This is your opportunity tobuild your brand, expand your network andleverage your career.The event includes over 50 organizationsfrom government, corporate, and non-profitsectors. They are recruiting for positionslocally, nationally, and internationally.Jobs on Campuswesterncareercentral.caHow to find part-time jobs on campus1. You can login with your Westernusername and password to search thecareers site for Western on-campusjobs: westerncareercentral.ca2. You can check out the Working atWestern site for full-time and part-timejob opportunities:workingatwestern.uwo.ca3. Read about ‘Work Study’ positions inthis section of the student guide4. Some specific areas hiring students oncampus are:Campus RecreationWestern Student Recreation CentreVarious positions available opening in Feb.and Mar. srs.uwo.ca/wavelength.careers.jobpostings.aspx• Email applications to the ProgramCoordinator specified on each jobposting• For more information visit:westernmustangs.caDivision of Housing and AncillaryServicesRoom 102 Elgin Hall LondonCAreers & employmentContinued on next page…STUDENT GUIDE 2013-201429