Program Schedule
Grow Your Career Conference
Saturday, March 2, 2024
Morning
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. | Atrium | Arrival and Registration Please join us in the atrium to register and enjoy a continental breakfast. You will also be asked to sign up for your headshot session at this time. |
| 9:00 to 9:15 a.m. | Hall ABC | Welcome and Housekeeping |
| 9:15 to 10:15 a.m. | Hall ABC | Morning Keynote: Navigating Career Success with Naheed Nenshi Naheed Nenshi, BComm'93 Kick off this year's Grow Your Career Conference in-person day with an inspirational talk from Calgary's former Mayor and UCalgary alum, Naheed Nenshi, BComm'93. |
| 10:15 to 10:30 a.m. | Atrium | Break |
| 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Concurrent Morning Sessions Please choose to attend one of the following. | |
| Room 426 | Workplace Burnout: Prevention and Intervention Lorelei Lachambre, MC’05 You’ve heard the term “burnout” before, and have perhaps even experienced it, but do you know how to identify, combat and prevent burnout? Learn practical tools for each in this interactive workshop. | |
| Hall ABC | Redefining Leadership in the Multigenerational Workplace Joy Bowen-Eyre, BA’92; Ben Chan, BSc (Eng)’03; Dr. Amanda Julian, MSc’15, PhD’21 and Richard Lee-Thai Join a panel of diverse leaders to hear inspirational personal stories and get practical advice on leading with impact, regardless of your age or career stage. | |
| Room 416 | Your Guide to Making a Career Change a Reality Jill Nikiforuk, BA’91 A career change can be daunting, but with the right preparation, it doesn’t have to be. If you’re interested in a career pivot, now or in the future, this session is for you. |
Afternoon
| Time | Location | Event |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 to 1:15 p.m. | Atrium | Lunch and Networking Be sure to have a look at the signs on each table and sit according to your current industry or an industry you’d like to learn more about! |
| 1:15 to 2:15 p.m. | Hall ABC | Afternoon Plenary: Redesign Your Time - A Life Design Activity Jennifer DeDominicis, BA’99 Join this interactive session, open to all conference attendees, to help manage your to-do list and make the most out of every hour of your day. |
| 2:15 to 2:30 p.m. | Break | |
| 2:30 to 3:00 p.m. | Choose Your Own Career Adventure (Round One) This is your first chance to choose one of the four activities listed below. | |
| Hall A | Ask a Career Expert Anything Have a career question that you’ve been dying to ask, but don’t know who to go to? This is your opportunity! | |
| Room 218 | Practice Makes Perfect: Mock Interviews In groups of three, you will be able to take on the roles of interviewer, interviewee and observer while being supported by a career professional. | |
| Room 234 | Mastering Gig and Freelance Work This ‘how-to’ workshop will provide key information and resources regarding expanding your career or making a job switch to gig and freelance pursuits. | |
| Hall BC | Resumé Revamp Get tips for resumé writing and meet with a professional for quick, 1:1 feedback on what kind of a first impression your resumé is leaving. | |
| 3:00 to 3:15 p.m. | Break | |
| 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. | Choose Your Own Career Adventure (Round Two) This is your second chance to choose another one of the four activities listed below. | |
| Hall A | Ask a Career Expert Anything Have a career question that you’ve been dying to ask, but don’t know who to go to? This is your opportunity! | |
| Room 218 | Practice Makes Perfect: Mock Interviews In groups of three, you will be able to take on the roles of interviewer, interviewee and observer while being supported by a career professional. | |
| Room 234 | Mastering Gig and Freelance Work This ‘how-to’ workshop will provide key information and resources regarding expanding your career or making a job switch to gig and freelance pursuits. | |
| Hall BC | Resumé Revamp Get tips for resumé writing and meet with a professional for quick, 1:1 feedback on what kind of a first impression your resumé is leaving. | |
| 3:45 to 4:00 p.m. | Hall ABC | Closing Remarks and Door Prizes |
Drop-in Opportunities
Best Face Forward: Professional Headshots (Room 220)
8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
12:00 to 1:15 p.m.
2:15 to 4:00 p.m.
Stop by our photo room for a short session with a professional photographer. Sign-up sheets will be available at the conference registration desk, so don’t forget to pick your spot early!
Vendor Tables (Second Floor Landing)
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Explore UCalgary and local career resources and organizations!
Vendors will include:
Ask a Career Expert Anything
You’ll have the chance to speak with the following experts:
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