Graduating Students’ Career Launch Week

Monday, March 25 to Thursday, March 28, 2024

We invite you to participate in a special series of workshops and events to help you launch your career. Participate whenever you can throughout the week and discover how you can benefit from these career-oriented learning experiences: career workshops and chats, virtual reality demonstration of a practice interview, a guide to the Employment Standards Act, and more.

Event schedule (times in EDT)
Check out the full list of events below, all focused on helping you launch your dream career.


Monday, March 25

InStage Live: Virtual Reality Demo for Practice Interviews and Presentations | 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. | Register

InStage Live is an opportunity to observe real people as they use virtual reality to practice for job interviews, keynote presentations, press conferences, customer meetings, and much more. As a viewer, you can help participants improve by filling out feedback polls throughout the broadcast. The InStage Live community is designed to foster a constructive learning environment where viewers and participants can learn from each other and improve together. 

Academic Pathways: Pathways to Further Education | 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. | Register

In this session you will learn about possible educational pathways after college and get an opportunity to connect with representatives from our Academic Pathways Office to ask your questions.

Interview Skills | 3:20 to 4:30 p.m. | Register 

In this Workshop, you will understand the different stages of an interview, plan and prepare for an interview to develop effective answers. 


Tuesday, March 26

A Guide to the Employment Standards Act | 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. | Register 

The Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development is hosting an online information session to provide a general overview of the Employment Standards Act (ESA). Subject matter experts from the ministry will cover a variety of topics relating to rights and obligations in the workplace.

Work-related Regulations and Working in Canada for International Students | 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. | Register 

In partnership with International Student Services, this session will cover work regulations, temporary policy changes, workplace expectations, job search tips, your rights at work, and other available resources.

Job Search Skills | 2:25 to 3:15 p.m. | Register 

In partnership with International Student Services, this session will cover work regulations, temporary policy changes, workplace expectations, job search tips, your rights at work, and other available resources.


Wednesday, March 27

Applied Research | 9:50 to 10:40 a.m. | Register 

Seneca Applied Research creates opportunities for students to work on collaborative research projects with Seneca faculty and industry/community partners. Join us to learn about Applied Research, participation options, and how it can assist in achieving your career goals.

Networking Skills | 10:45 to 11:35 a.m. | Register 

In this workshop, you will learn how to plan and prepare for networking events, introduce yourself and explain what you do, establish, and maintain relationships.

HELIX- Entrepreneurship | 1:30 to 2:20 p.m. | Register 

HELIX, Seneca's on-campus innovation and entrepreneurship incubator, supports students in developing their innovation mindset. This no-cost extracurricular initiative equips students with the skills to design, launch, and scale sustainable start-ups or enter the workforce as intrapreneurs.


Thursday, March 28

Career Fair Preparation | 9:50 to 10:40 a.m. | Register

Join us for the career fair preparation workshop to learn about the importance of attending career fairs, how you can prepare for a career fair, and best practices for networking with employers during and after the career fair.

Welcome to Seneca Alumni | 1:30 to 2 p.m. | Register 

Meet your Seneca Alumni team and find out how Seneca's Alumni services support graduates.