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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Volunteer for one-time only events or activities
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to gain volunteer experience» Volunteer for one-time only events or activities Can you spare a day? There are many events and activities on and off campus that need volunteers and the time commitment is minimal--sometimes even less than a day! That day or portion of […]
Decide which skills and experiences you want to develop
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to develop specific skills» Decide which skills and experiences you want to develop Need help deciding which skills and experiences you want to develop? Try this skills identification exercise to help you identify your strengths and areas of development or participate in the Becoming YU […]
Join a team or a club and/or Become a student leader
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to develop specific skills» Join a team or a club and/or Become a student leader Join a team or a club You never know who you'll meet while participating in a club or on a team. It doesn't have to be a career-related club either. […]
Use online skill development and career building tools
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to develop specific skills» Use online skill development and career building tools The Career Centre Moodle The Career Centre Moodle site offers free, interactive, self-paced modules to support your career development. You will find modules on resumé writing, cover letters, interview preparation, and more. You […]
Participate in Becoming YU
Students & New Grads» Want to build skills and experience?» How to develop specific skills» The Becoming YU Program Becoming YU provides students with a framework to set meaningful goals, identify the skills they want to develop to achieve those goals and provide them with tools to reflect on and track their progress. Through Becoming YU […]
