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Employment and the COVID19 Pandemic

Panel for International Students.

Thu, 7 May 2020 - 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT

We will have a panel of three experts discussing important topics and responding to your questions in real-time.

Ottawa creates new benefit to help students, recent graduates without summer jobs due to COVID-19 pandemic

The federal government announced a new benefit of $1,250 a month for students and recent graduates that will run from May to August to address the shortage of summer jobs due to COVID-19.

Job Search in Difficult Times

King's partner London Economic Development Centre (LEDC) has compiled a series of useful videos to help you with your job search during these difficult times of COVID-19.

Looking for a job in this pandemic? Some areas are still hiring widely, experts say

While the uncertainty of the pandemic has resulted in some companies freezing hiring and rescinding prior job offers, there are still many companies actively recruiting new candidates, according to Toronto career coach Peter Caven.

Job search during this challenging time

We are keenly aware of the challenges facing everyone during this difficult period of the COVID-19 pandemic. University students and recent graduates face uncertainty in almost ever aspect of their lives, including health, housing, finances, educational goals, and of course their searches for employment opportunities.

Immploy Mentorship and Job Match Programs

If you are an international student at King's University College who has graduated from King’s, or an eligible Canadian institution, and you are eligible to work in Canada on a post-graduation work permit, we invite you to connect with Immploy.

COVID-19: Amid job-killing pandemic, some London businesses are hiring

As the COVID-19 pandemic closes business and forces worker lay-offs, some employers are hiring, emerging to serve the changing lifestyle of people staying home.

Trudeau says help coming for students unable to find summer jobs

Not all out-of-work Canadians qualify for the new Canadian Emergency Response Benefit, and post-secondary students appear to be disproportionately likely to fall through the cracks of this new addition to Canada's social safety net.

5 Ways To Stand Out In Your Job Search During The Coronavirus Pandemic

"Should I keep looking for a new job with all of this going on?"

If this thought has crossed your mind at some point since the coronavirus pandemic began, you’re not alone. In the middle of all the chaos, fear and uncertainty, it’s normal to wonder if you should put your job search on hold or keep looking.