Career Development In-Class Presentation - Faculty Request Form and Descriptions

*Faculty Use Only
Career Development is pleased to assist faculty by offering in-class and/or pre-recorded presentations to our post-secondary students. These presentations are designed to help students understand how their career-oriented assignments and learning will be used in the real world.

CLICK HERE to complete the MS Form for your request(s).

For each topic you are requesting, you will need to complete a separate form. If you teach multiple sections of a course and are booking the same presentation for each section, you will need to specify the day(s) of the week and time(s) of each class separately in the questions below.

Important notes:

Update as of Summer 2025: The presentations have been streamlined and shortened to align with current trends, ensuring a more concise and engaging delivery.
You and the Career Development facilitator will receive an Outlook calendar notice as formal confirmation of the in-class presentation booking.
As guest speakers, the coaches will facilitate these presentations that are designed to augment your course curriculum.
These presentations are intended to show students how to take their classroom learning and apply it to their job search endeavours.
Unforeseen circumstances can cause a last-minute change to the schedule. Please have a backup plan ready for your class. If you need to reschedule a presentation for any reason, please contact careerdevelopment@durhamcollege.ca.

Descriptions of Career Development Presentations:

Get Hired - Introduction to Career Development (15 minutes)

This presentation showcases the benefits of using the Career Development and Hired portal services. Students will learn how to:

book job search and career coaching appointments and gain insight into how a career coach can assist students in their job search and establishing career goals or direction
access career resources detailing industry information specific to DC post-secondary programs as well as resources that provide labour market information and assist with career direction
view and register for career events being held on- and off-campus

Resum�s − The Employers' Perspective (30 minutes)
This presentation invites students to consider the resum� from the employers' perspective and through the lens of an applicant tracking system. Students will:

gain an understanding of how applicant tracking systems (ATS) work, including how they parse and rank resumes
learn how to effectively highlight their key skills, experiences, and accomplishments in a way that is easily identifiable by ATS algorithms
learn how to tailor their resum� content to include relevant keywords and phrases that align with job descriptions, increasing their chances of passing the ATS screening

Cover Letters − From Applicant to Potential Candidate (30 minutes)
This presentation guides students to evaluate their cover letter from the employers' perspective using a framework facilitated by a Career Development coach. The session will review how to:

analyze employer needs based on the job posting
customize their cover letter to meet the qualifications of specific positions
distinguish themselves as strong candidates by translating their education and training into experience that resonates with employers

Networking: Leveraging Networking and Community in Your Academic Journey (30 minutes)
This presentation discusses networking and community-building as effective strategies for students to create and strengthen a professional network. The session will share the benefits of active engagement in DC events and networking activities as part of students' academic journey, underscoring the crucial role that campus relationships can play. LinkedIn will be discussed as a platform for connecting with DC Alumni, and practical tips will be provided to help students expand their network of secondary contacts. This session will review:

what networking is
why it is essential to start networking now
strategies for building connections while on campus
leveraging your LinkedIn profile to connect with Alumni and expand 2nd-degree connections

Please note: This presentation requires that students already have a LinkedIn profile or have an understanding of how to create one.

LinkedIn - Pre-recorded version only (10 minutes)
This presentation will familiarize students with LinkedIn as an effective job search and networking tool. Students will learn how to:

build an effective profile and ensure consistency in their brand
find and connect with Durham College alumni working in their field
search for job opportunities
research companies and potential career pathways
participate in groups to network and boost their industry knowledge

Strategies for Effective Interviewing (30 minutes)
This presentation aims to equip students with the knowledge and confidence to excel in their interviews. Students will learn how to:

formulate effective responses to behavioural and situational questions
use AI and strategies to succeed in job interviews
prepare for in-person/virtual interviews

Optional Resource:

Big Interview. This free training system offers an innovative and effective way to practice and prepare for job interviews at their convenience.

Encourage your students to take advantage of this opportunity by registering with their DCMail email through this link. It's a great way for them to hone their interview skills on their schedule.

Success on the Job - Pre-recorded version only (20 minutes)
Starting a new job can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. Job Seekers are eager to begin a new chapter in their career journey, but the unknowns of the workplace are often daunting. This presentation helps job seekers prepare and understand specific factors that will help them be successful when starting out in the workplace, including their field placement, co-op work term or their first role post-graduation. Topics discussed are their first day, business etiquette, the importance of tracking accomplishments, networking on the job, mentoring and their rights as a worker.