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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:

  • 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
  • search for job leads and set-up job posting alerts
  • view and register for career events being held on- and off-campus

 
Resumés − The employers' perspective (30 minutes)
This presentation guides students to evaluate their resumé from the employers' perspective using a framework facilitated by a Career Development coach. Students will learn how to:

  • analyze job postings to determine employers' needs
  • critically assess their resumé and adapt it to meet the employers' needs
  • format their resumé to be applicant tracking system (ATS) and employer ready


Cover letters − From applicant to potential candidate (20 minutes)
This presentation guides students to evaluate their cover letter from the employers' perspective using a framework facilitated by a Career Development coach. Students will learn 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
  • generate employer interest in their brand


LinkedIn and Networking: Pathways to Meaningful Connections (30 minutes)
This presentation covers both Networking and LinkedIn as pathways to meaningful connections to further students' career development. LinkedIn is presented as a professional social networking resource. Both Networking and LinkedIn are featured as the means by which students can showcase their skills, experience, and accomplishments to build, share, and maintain their professional network. 
This session will cover:

  • What is Networking
  • Why Networking is important for your career 
  • Your LinkedIn Network 
  • Creating connections on LinkedIn 
  • How to leverage your Network 
  • Creating a personal pitch 
  • Common Principles of Networking 

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.