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Resume Writing Workshop

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Course description

In this course, create an effective resume or improve the one you already have. Learn different resume formats and the advantages and disadvantages of each. Make the most of your work experience and discover how to use references to your advantage. This course includes the use of online resumes.

Course details

Additional information: This course is offered through ed2go. Find out more about ed2go courses.

ed2go courses

These 6-week online courses are designed for working professionals and those seeking personal advancement. From the start date, students have access to their courses 24/7. There are no live lectures or specific days and times students must be logged in. Each Wednesday and Friday, the instructor releases a lesson, for a total of 12. There is a 2-week period at the end of the course to complete the final exam.

Registration dates

Not all courses are offered each term.

Delivery options

In person: classes held in person on a campus/site in a classroom/lab/shop/studio for the course duration

Online - Asynchronous: ​100% online delivery, no scheduled day or time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Online - Synchronous: 100% online delivery, scheduled day and time course requirements with the instructor, assigned due dates

Hybrid: any combination of in person, timetabled, on campus, online, and hyflex delivery

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Career Resources for Conestoga Alumni

Conestoga's Talent Hub is a one-stop virtual and in-person support hub for Conestoga alumni at all stages of their career and employment journey.

A wide range of services and supports are available to assist alumni with:

• Resumes and cover letters
• Personal branding
• Interview preparation
• Graduate job search
• Employer programming and events

Visit https://www.conestogac.on.ca/talent-hub to access:

• Conestoga’s Job Board MyCareer
• VMock Smart Resume and Elevator Pitch platform
• Devant platform to help international students and alumni work and succeed

For more information visit the Talent Hub in person at our  Kitchener - Downtown campus or contact us at [email protected] .

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"We were so pleased with [our co-op student's] performance after her first term we asked her to return for a second term. She exceeded our expectations." Karen, Interior Designer, Affiliation Schlegel Villages Inc.

Co-op Programs

Co-op students are available from 66 co-op programs in a broad range of disciplines from degrees and diplomas to trades

WIL Placements

WIL Support Services provides service to students to participate in 5,300 Work-Integrated Learning placements annually

Community Clients served

The Conestoga Career Centre provides services for the general public in our community

• Online support services
• Online offerings
• Online learning tips
• Technical requirements

What online support services can I access?

Online students at Conestoga College enjoy the same level of service as their on-campus counterparts. You can take advantage of traditional student services such as career advising, tutoring and research support. Some services however are specifically designed for you such as our eConestoga learning management system technical support service and learning online resources. You are part of the Conestoga community! How can we help you?

Online student support services

Logging into your course 

At Conestoga, there is a large technical staff available to support you with all your tech needs. Contact us if you need assistance with eConestoga tools, accessing your course for the first time, ensuring your computer meets the technical requirements for online learning, or with any other questions you may have.

• 24/7 help center with live chat
• Document sharing capabilities
• Electronic journals
• LMS with full functioning features

When you register for an online course or program at Conestoga Online, you will automatically have access to Learn Online modules designed to prepare you for online success. The modules include helpful hints and resources in the following areas: 

• Success Online - Learn about the self-directed learning approaches that will help you to be successful in an online environment.
• Communication - Learn how to communicate with your instructor and peers to support an effective learning community.
• Time Management - Learn how to manage your time, interpret and plan your assignments, and use the tools available to get the job done.

General student support services

• Academic Integrity
• Accessible Learning
• Library Services
• Program device requirements
• Student tech help
• Tutoring & academic help
• Community Career Centre
• Conestoga Entrepreneurship Collective
• Co-operative education
• myCareer Services
• Ask for help
• Counselling
• Indigenous Services
• Medical Care Clinic
• Remote service hours
• Student Financial Services
• Student rights & responsibilities

Other support services

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Student awards and aid

• Writing @ Conestoga
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Samples and templates.

Download and review our sample papers and templates for a visual representation of writing techniques and APA and/or to help get started on your assignment. 

Sample Papers

• APA Sample Paper
• Sample Argumentative Essay
• Sample Report
• Sample Essay Outline
• APA Paper Template
• Essay Outline Template
• Essay Outline Template - Report Format
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I am a Student

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• Accused of misconduct?
• Academic Integrity skills
• Policy documents
• Suspect misconduct?
• Support & resources
• About Academic Integrity

What is Academic Integrity?

 Having academic integrity means acting fairly and honestly when engaging in academic activities. This includes, but is not limited to, tests, assignments, work-integrated learning, and research. In other words, anything for which you receive a grade or a credit.

Every academic activity has rules and expectations. An Academic Integrity Violation (AIV) is what happens when you don't follow these rules.

Using this site, you can learn why practising integrity matters. You can build the skills you need to maintain integrity and avoid academic incidents.

Where to next?

To learn more, please choose from the following three options:

I've been accused of cheating! Help me figure out what to do next.

This section includes information about the investigation process, penalties, and appeals. It also explains the types of misconduct that you need to be aware of and avoid.

I want to build my skills and avoid being accused of misconduct.

Collaboration, time management, writing, citing, and test-taking skills can improve your grades, reduce your risk of accidental misconduct, and protect you from false accusations.

I want to know which tools I'm allowed to use in my coursework.

Explore common tools that you might encounter at Conestoga and how to use them safely.

IT Services Status

Apps and tools, more tools for students.

• LinkedIn Learning
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• IT Request Forms
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College service updates, waterloo campus construction: november 13, 2023, to december 31, 2024.

Construction is scheduled for the Waterloo campus at 108 University Ave. East, from Monday, November 13, 2023, to Tuesday, December 31, 2024. During this time, Waterloo Main Building Level 1 of the D- and E-Wings, part of the Level 1 B-Wing, the west parking lot, the north laneway and the former Sonny’s property will be closed.

Kitchener - Doon campus Welcome Centre washroom closure: April 12 to September 9, 2024

The second-floor washrooms of the Kitchener - Doon campus Welcome Centre will be closed from Friday, April 12 to Monday, September 9, 2024, for renovations. Ground floor washrooms will remain operational during this time.

Kitchener - Doon campus Coze Corner closed until 2025

To enhance your experience, the Coze Corner is undergoing a major renovation and, as a result, will be closed until the new year. We look forward to welcoming you back in January 2025 to an all-new, beautifully renovated space.

Kitchener - Doon campus Atrium and Student Life Centre closed: July 30, 2024, to June 2025

The Atrium and Student Life Centre located on levels 1 and 2 of the A-Wing at the Kitchener - Doon campus will be closed for renovations from Tuesday, July 30, 2024, until the end of June 2025. This will affect all access to the Atrium and both levels of the Student Life Centre corridors. Access to the Venue and Tim Hortons will be accessible and will not be affected by this renovation. Construction is expected to be noisy at times.

Kitchener - Doon campus Medical Care Clinic reduced hours: August 19 to October 7, 2024

For approximately seven weeks, in-person access to the Medical Clinic at the Kitchener - Doon campus will be limited to 12:30 to 4 p.m. starting Monday, August 19. Students can still call ext. 3679 or email [email protected] for inquiries or to schedule an appointment during customer service hours. For on-campus emergencies, contact Campus Safety and Security (https://www.conestogac.on.ca/safety-and-security) as the college’s first responders.

Requisition Details

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Position Summary

Administrative Full-time New Position

The Financial Analyst is a key position in the Finance Department and reports to the Manager of Budgeting & Reporting. The incumbent takes responsibility to provide insights from financial analysis and to ensure the quality of financial and non-financial data. The primary function of the incumbent is to participate in overseeing the financial health of the College through analysis, data quality, and internal/external reporting.

In addition, the Analyst will assemble and analyze various complex financial, statistical, and operational data using non-routine approaches, the annual budget, and the revised budget cycle. The incumbent maintains historical and current project financial records and builds strong relationships with management and staff across the College to ensure reporting aligns with stakeholders’ expectations, including financial, capital, and human resources. 

Successful candidates will be required to conduct work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus as required. It is anticipated that this position will meet the needs of the department through a hybrid work arrangement with 1-2 days on-site and 3-4 days remote, with availability to work on other campuses as required.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and analysing college data in various formats to provide ongoing insights and maintain data quality, keeping in mind GAAP, CRA rules and College policies
• Overseeing journal entry validation and investigation, ensuring accuracy, grant or donation agreement compliance, and source data (cost driver) from program areas
• Working as a financial business partner with various (financial and non-financial) users to resolve financial and statistical queries to support data quality
• Providing ongoing regular reviews to support administrative and maintenance tasks for various College operating systems
• Developing and maintaining a strong knowledge of College financial systems, such as PA1 (budgeting system), Great Plains (GP), Enrolment Planning, Employee Portal, Student Information System (SIS), Payroll Approval Tables, and any future College systems
• Overseeing external funding and reporting systems and portals, including the processes and procedures to ensure compliance with the regulations and guidelines that govern reporting in a college environment
• Under the direction of the Manager of Budgeting & Reporting, preparing and analyzing internal metrics reporting and external reporting, following consistent internal metrics preparation and analysis at the College and School/Department levels
• In collaboration with the Finance team, academic leaders, and faculty, engaging in grant or donation-funded projects to coordinate external financial reporting, using a working knowledge of all aspects of the College budget, including payroll and staffing matters
• In support of the Manager, providing budget review and recommendations for CFO sign-off
• Liaising with external clients to determine needs/requirements, including other levels of government and external working groups
• Developing and maintaining relationships with external funding agencies 
• Involvement with the annual budgeting and revised budgeting cycle
• Supporting academic and/or administrative leaders with the preparation of the budget, in addition to supporting with assumptions, justifications, and analysis
• Other related duties as assigned, such as working on annual and non-recurring complex analytical special projects, systems upgrades, new ERP, etc.

Qualifications

• Three-year Diploma/Degree in Accounting or a related field of study
• Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) Designation is required
• Five years of financial analysis or accounting experience and project reporting expertise
• Comprehensive knowledge of accounting
• Experience working in a post-secondary education institution is a definite asset
• Above-average computer skills are required, and high proficiency in the use of computerized financial systems, reporting, and analysis tools, such as Cognos and Excel
• Ability to deal confidently with senior College management, funders, industry partners, and Ministry representatives
• Able to support and project values compatible with the organization
• Capacity to think and act independently to assess and mitigate risk and to resolve complex problems with good judgement and diplomacy
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and effectively, within tightly prescribed timelines and approved project budgets, is also essential
• Ability to respond positively and adapt easily to change, including reprioritization and re-planning workloads under time constraints
• Good interpersonal skills are required to constructively challenge College staff while providing accounting and budget assistance and advice
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbally, in explaining accounting, budget issues, and procedures

Conestoga College is a leader in polytechnic education. Our career-focused education, training, and applied research programs prepare students for success, support industry, and workforce needs and promote economic prosperity throughout our region and across Ontario.

We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Conestoga College is committed to workplace diversity and provides accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact Human Resources via the Contact page.

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Conestoga named a finalist for Milton Chamber of Commerce innovation excellence award

Fall orientation activities welcome new students to Conestoga

Appreciation event recognizes student staff and volunteer dedication

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Conestoga's Bachelor of Interior Design program ranked among the best in Canada

Announcements

General Awards Application closes September 27

International students: IRCC announcement updates

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​ First-year business math and accounting  tutoring can be booked through the "Book a Tutor" button.

All other math help appointments can be booked through the "Book Math Help" button. 

Accessible Learning

To book an appointment with an Accessibility Advisor email [email protected] . 

Please visit the  Accessible Learning page for more information on our services.

Medical Care Clinic

To make a medical appointment call 519-748-5220 ext. 3679.

Please visit our Medical Care page  for more information on our services and clinic location.

Counselling & Peer Support

For counselling and peer support appointments call 519-748-5220 ext. 3679.

Please visit our  Counselling and Peer Support pages for more information on both of these services.

Career Advising

For questions or more information on myCareer Services  please contact us .

Student Success Advising

​You can also use the  online Ask For Help form  to connect with a Student Success Advisor about general academic support or to ask questions.