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Whether you’re a University of Calgary alum or a current student seeking a new position — or even a staff member looking at the next step in your career journey — you won’t want to miss the upcoming Grow Your Career mini-conference.

The event will run from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at ´şÉ«Ö±˛Ą downtown campus on Saturday, Feb. 21. Hosted annually by , this event is all about providing proven, accessible strategies to help members of the university community unlock their next career opportunities.

This year’s keynote speaker is Sheila Musgrove, BA’92, founder of and author of the bestselling book, Hired! How to Get the Zippy Gig: Insider Secrets from a Top Recruiter. Musgrove will share her insights about recruitment, how to put your best foot forward, and how to avoid common resumé and interview pitfalls.

Event offers networking and advice opportunities

Conference attendees will have the opportunity to get their resumé reviewed by a career professional, get a professional LinkedIn photo taken, and network with panellists and fellow UCalgary community members over snacks and beverages. Attendees will also receive a copy of Musgrove’s best-selling book to reference as they continue their job searches.

“As Canada’s entrepreneurial university, UCalgary is one of the top universities in the country for providing career and personal development support to our alumni and campus community,” says Owen Stockden, MA’09, UCalgary’s director of Alumni Programs. “The annual Grow Your Career conference has continued to increase in size and impact over the past few years, and we’re thrilled to have an industry expert like Sheila Musgrove join us to provide insider tips on resumé building and interviewing.”

is open to all UCalgary community members. It includes snacks and refreshments and has a registration fee of $15. If this fee presents a barrier to attendance, please contact alumni@ucalgary.ca for support.