UM Today | Students | Get ready for Career Month

October 24, 2025 — 

Every year students across the country take part in Career Month. The University of Manitoba is hosting more than 15 events and workshops this year. Whether you have your career path all mapped out, are unsure of your career goal, or somewhere in between, there is an event for you!

By taking part in Career Month you can kick-start your career planning and develop career management skills. Workshops offered can help you: explore your career options, learn how to tailor your resumé and LinkedIn profile, practice your networking skills, or prepare for interviews. From the November 3 kick-off event with refreshments and November 5 volunteer fair to the Employer Advice Café on November 25, Career Month is a great time to engage in opportunities and consider your career development. Visit the Career Month webpage to see what is happening each week in November.

Key events include:

Career Month Kick-off | November 3

Join Career Services and career month partner UMSU for a kick-off event at the Fort Garry campus on Monday, November 3 from 10 a.m. to noon.  Visit the 1st floor of UMSU University Centre for coffee, hot chocolate, snacks, and learn about Career Month events, along with the career supports here to support students throughout the year.  

Volunteer Fair | November 5

Check-out the Volunteer Fair hosted by UM Career Services, Volunteer Manitoba,  UMSU and ASBC on November 5 to connect with local organizations and explore opportunities where you can develop skills, explore interests and give back to the community. Location: 1st floor UMSU University Centre.

Arts Alumni Career Round Table Event | November 19

The Faculty of Arts, Arts Student Body Council, UM Alumni Association and Career Services are co-hosting an evening of  speed networking at the Arts Alumni Career Round Table Event. Arts students can network and discuss career options with Arts Alumni working in a wide variety of professions, from social services to business to government. The event takes place from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at UMSU University Centre’s Multi-Purpose Room on the 2^nd Floor.  Registration is required.

Employer Advice Café | November 25

The Career, Community & Experiential Learning Centre is hosting an Employer Advice Café. Students can meet one-on-one with employers from different industry sectors to network to learn more about opportunities, hiring practices and receive tips on resume and interview.  Pre-registration is not required, but recommended. View the event description for a list of sample questions and to learn which organizations will be represented.   Location: IQ’s Café & Billiards, 3^rd floor UMSU University Centre.

Mini Indigenous Career Fair | November 27

On November 27 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Career Services will host a Mini Career Fair at Migizii Agamik for Indigenous students. The foyer of the Indigenous Student Centre will host 5 to 10 employers looking to connect with students and share information about opportunities at their organization.   

There are so many ways to plan for career success and build your employability.  UM Career Services is available assist you all year-round! 

To register and learn more about all the Career Month events visit the UMConnect events calendar.  Here you can also learn more about additional employer information sessions, entrepreneurship events and relevant career sessions happening off campus.

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