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Career Boot Camp 2023: Building Your Career Your Way

DATES: January 17 - 26, 2023

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Meaningful careers in the Government of Canada are more varied and plentiful than ever before. To sustain professional growth and a long-lasting career as a public servant, it's important to understand the basics of the government hiring landscape and build a diverse network of relationships.

Hosted by the Federal Youth Network, Career Boot Camp 2023 will explore the foundations of building a career in the federal public service and what it takes to thrive in your career in the short and long-term. Participants will gain access to networking opportunities, helpful tools, and various resources to support your growth as a government employee.

Key themes for this Career Boot Camp 2023 include:  

• Demystifying the building blocks of hiring processes in the Government of Canada
• Networking and building effective relationships in the public service
• Thriving and growing your career in the public service

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Date	Time	Title	Language
January 17, 2023	10:30 to 11:00 ET	Welcome to Career Boot Camp 2023	English and French
January 17, 2023	11:30 to 12:00 ET	Staffing Through Social Media	English and French
January 17, 2023	13:00 to 14:00 ET	When Do You Need a Selection Process?	English and French
January 17, 2023	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Employee-Driven Career Development	English and French
January 17, 2023	16:00 to 17:00 ET	Networking	Bilingual
January 19, 2023	10:30 to 11:00 ET	Creating the “Perfect” Post	English and French
January 19, 2023	11:30 to 12:00 ET	Networking for Introverts	English and French
January 19, 2023	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Networking To Stand Out	English and French
January 19, 2023	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Regional Career Development in a Hybrid World	English and French
January 19, 2023	16:00 to 17:00 ET	Networking	Bilingual
January 24, 2023	10:30 to 11:00 ET	Making Room on the Side of Your Desk	English and French
January 24, 2023	11:30 to 12:00 ET	Take Me With You	English and French
January 24, 2023	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Lateral Moves for the Win	English and French
January 24, 2023	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Leadership Styles That Build Success	English and French
January 24, 2023	16:00 to 17:00 ET	Networking	Bilingual
January 26, 2023	10:30 to 11:00 ET	Come With Solutions	English and French
January 26, 2023	11:30 to 12:00 ET	Finding Balance	English and French
January 26, 2023	13:00 to 14:00 ET	Managing Your Relationships With Your Manager	English and French
January 26, 2023	14:30 to 15:30 ET	Power Panel AMA	English and French
January 26, 2023	16:00 to 17:00 ET	Networking	Bilingual

Session Outlines Show/Hide

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Session	Speakers
Welcome to Career Boot Camp 2023 Description: In-person, remote, or hybrid, you can build the GC career of your dreams if you intentionally take advantage of all that is available to you. Hear from leaders and employees like you who want you to succeed and bring your authentic self to work every day. Objectives: What learning opportunities are available to you at CBC and beyond (ecosystem) Where public servants meet and provide support to each other informally (social media) How to optimize your participation in the biggest career conference in the GC and continue to use the resources beyond the live deliveries (engage on social media, grow your network, explore resources, note for later review)	Joshua Frame, National Chair, Federal Youth Network
Staffing Through Social Media Description: Since last year’s CBC, the number of Facebook groups for public servants has increased as well as the membership and the number of opportunities being filled using this tool. We are seeing lots of creative resumes on social media and we are seeing mentors and sponsors sharing resumes of potential candidates. How can you be that candidate? How and where can you sell yourself to improve your chances of getting your next gig? Objectives: List where to look for jobs other than official channels Explain the importance of promoting yourself and having a good reputation Generate ideas of who can help them in their search for a change in career	Kristina Sorensen
When Do You Need a Selection Process? Description: More information to come. Objectives: More information to come.	Marissa Fortune Anu Shukla-Jones
Employee-Driven Career Development Description: Are you waiting for your supervisor to identify your potential and make recommendations on how you can move forward in your career?  Stop waiting!  Managers have many responsibilities and they may not be fully equipped to support your career development. Empower yourself with the tools at your disposal to build the career of your dreams your way. Objectives: Search for job opportunities in a variety of locations List staffing actions that support career mobility Identify which staffing actions are contingent on operational needs Prepare for conversations with their manager regarding their individual career aspirations	Roy Nader
Creating the “Perfect” Post Description: What are the elements of the perfect post? Firstly, values and ethics. Then think about value-add for your audience and authenticity. Lastly, concise and visually appealing. Objectives: Review their posts using the lens of public service values and ethics prior to posting Assess the value that their post has and determine which platform to post it on Format the post so your target audience will be drawn to reading it	Dr. Andrew Abela Stephanie Carr
Networking for Introverts Description: While on the surface, it may seem that extroverts have an advantage when it comes to networking but, often, introverts have a more strategic approach to networking. Join us for a conversation on how to break the ice and have a meaningful conversation with colleagues virtually or in-person in a way that feels authentic to you. Objectives: Identify if they are more introverted or extroverted in social settings Set goals for network growth Share strategies starting meaningful conversations	Darlene Mulcahey
Networking To Stand Out Description: While many return to the office, it is unlikely that we will all be in the same place at the same time so how can I meet other public servants?  Some would challenge that you can meet more public servants as remote work has leveled the playing field and allowed everyone to meet virtually coast to coast to coast and beyond. Objectives: Appreciate the opportunities that remote work has given us by allowing everyone to connect regardless of their physical location. Identify and seize opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals through various platforms Locate physical events to network “the old fashioned way”	Nha Luu Sana Abou-Shaaban
Regional Career Development in a Hybrid World Description: Do you believe that it is harder to develop your career from a region? Our panelists will not only dispel that myth but they will show you how regional employees can thrive no matter where they choose to call home. Objectives: Validate which types of roles must be done in the NCR or a headquarter region and why Justify certain roles be done from anywhere Demonstrate how working in a region can add value to the employer	Jasmine Garcia Larouche Allan Tam
Making Room on the Side of Your Desk Description: Objectives:	More information to come
Take Me With You Description: Objectives:	More information to come
Lateral Moves for the Win Description: Objectives:	Lowa Lumbala Marsha Thompson
Leadership Styles That Build Success Description: Objectives:	Meredith Richmond Lucy Ellis Andee Pittman
Come With Solutions Description: Objectives:	Asad Malek
Finding Balance Description: Objectives:	Sudipta Roy-Choudhury
Managing Your Relationships With Your Manager Description: Objectives:	Chris Scipio Kirk/Kaiya Hamilton
Power Panel AMA Description: Objectives:	More information to come
Networking Description: Visit the VExpo and join us to network with your colleagues.