Students & New Grads» Wondering about career options?» How to choose a career that fits who you are» Read about the importance of self in career exploration Many students think their degree determines what they'll do after graduation but your degree is just one of many things to take into consideration when deciding on a career path. […]
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Leverage your part-time or summer job
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to leverage your part-time or summer job» Leverage your part-time or summer job Establish a goal You want to be able to identify your goals/aspirations. It’s important to note that these will change overtime as your interests change. What type of job do you want […]
Resumé or CV – what’s the difference?
Students & New Grads» Thinking about further education?» How to apply to grad school, college or a professional school» Resumé or CV – what’s the difference? The differences between a CV and a resumé aren’t carved in stone. In fact, in Canada and the United States, the terms are often used interchangeably. Generally speaking though, if […]
Get valuable work experience
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to gain volunteer experience» Get valuable work experience Volunteering is a great way to gain professional experience that can help you land your next job! Volunteer positions offer the opportunity to develop the same skills as paid roles. Use your experience and any developed skills […]
Benefits of volunteering
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to gain volunteer experience» Benefits of volunteering Volunteering is a great way to gain work experience, develop valuable connections and skills. Here are a few benefits of volunteer work: Volunteer to Gain Experience: Your volunteer work can prepare you for the demands of the working […]
Stay abreast of your field
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to advance your career» Stay abreast of your field Determine skills and knowledge required for success and engage in continuous learning Attend professional events and conferences Take Professional Development Courses Use social media effectively, follow organizations and professionals in the field, join groups that share common interests […]
Join professional associations and organizations
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Join professional associations and organizations Here are some of the benefits of joining a professional association: Professional associations are a great way to connect with professionals in the field, they offer different networking opportunities such as social events and conferences. Professional […]
Connect with colleagues online
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Connect with colleagues online Online communication can be efficient in the workplace but there are also challenges. When connecting with colleagues online, it's good to remember basic email etiquette. Here are some tips to consider before you decide: Click […]
Connect with colleagues in person
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Connect with colleagues in person Forming a good rapport is very important when creating relationship with others. Here are some tips to effectively connect with others: Start simple, use common courtesy, practice office etiquette Join professional associations and organizations to connect […]
Find a volunteer placement that meets your needs
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to gain volunteer experience» Find a volunteer placement that meets your needs Learn more about the upcoming volunteer fair! Volunteer Search Reflection: Take some time to reflect on your passions, interests, and experiences to determine what sort of volunteer work aligns with who you are. […]
