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Jon Woodend
Back to facultyAssociate Professor and Graduate AdvisorUniversity of Victoria
Research
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Latest papers
International Students' Emotional Experiences and Reactions During the Transition to Employment.
Journal of career development · 2025
Beyond job placement: careers for refugees.
International journal for educational and vocational guidance · 2023 · senior author
2 publications.
01
International Students' Emotional Experiences and Reactions During the Transition to Employment.
Arthur N, Woodend J, Domene J
Journal of career development2025
02
Beyond job placement: careers for refugees.
Arthur N, McMahon M, Abkhezr P, Woodend J
International journal for educational and vocational guidance2023Senior author
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Subject: Prospective PhD student: International career transitions
Dear Professor Woodend,
My name is [your name], and I am a [your current degree or role] at [your institution]. I am applying for a PhD position starting in [term and year].
I read your paper "International Students' Emotional Experiences and Reactions During the Transition to Employment." (2025), and it connects closely to my own work on [your research topic]. [One or two sentences on what you did and what you learned.]
Are you accepting new PhD students for [term and year]? I have attached my CV and transcripts, and I would be glad to talk at a time that suits you.
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Kind regards,
[your name]
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