Common Job Networking Mistakes

Not Properly Introducing Yourself
It is really hard to introduce yourself, especially these days when a lot of people are unemployed. Draw attention to your interest and skills in order to take the conversation further. Engage your contact with questions, making the most of their time. Don't ask for a job at this point, you may scare them off. Also if they are in no position to give you a job, they can offer advice and their experience.

You Don't Know How to Work a Room or a Contact
Circulate among people, ask them a few questions. Get a card and don't feel embarrassed about moving on to the next person.

Criticizing Previous Employers
Think about what you are about to saying about your previous employer. It might sound different to someone who does not know your nightmare ex-boss. Stay positive and ready for work. Otherwise you may come off desperate.

Forgetting to say Thank You
Sometimes manners are overlooked when it comes to networking, but try to remember to thank them for their time and keep in touch.

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VOLUNTEER!

Do you have nothing but free time on your hands over reading week? Why not VOLUNTEER!

Visit http://www.viq.ca/ today for a list of volunteer opportunities. You can search by organizations name, type of work involved, length of commitment required and so much more.

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Salary Negotiation

Salary negotiations may be the most uncomfortable discussion, but can make the difference in your satisfaction with the position and the needs of the hiring organization. Successful negotiating required planning and strategy, presentation and patience.

1. Dress and act the part – much of your negotiation is already non-verbally conducted by your image and manner.

2. Be patient – wait until after the job has been offered to begin any pay negotiating.

3. Research the normal salary range for this type of position – you can find out what other companies are paying individuals with your skills and education by checking out third party research.

4. Don’t be the first to give a definitive figure – as for the pay range for this position before offering any figure you have in mind.

5. Keep your full attention on the person you are negotiating with – Listen and watch for all verbal and behavioral cues that will give you a better idea of the real needs, values and aspirations of the other person.

6. Be comfortable with silence – The person who has the least tolerance of silence will fill the void by speaking, often with a concession.

7. Don’t sell yourself short – Never downplay your strengths of over-emphasize your weaknesses.

8. Give yourself time – If they say the offer is final, say that you’ll need a day or so to think about it.

9. Negotiate for the future as well as the present – if you’re told the salary isn’t flexible, perhaps another area is, such as: vacation time, stock options, club membership or commissions.

10. Be sure – Never say “no” until you are absolutely certain you must do so.

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Summer Jobs

Hey guys,

We're almost half way through the semester with reading week around the corner. Now more than ever is the best time to start looking for summer employment or better yet full time employment.

Make sure to revamp your resume and coverletter before sending it out! Come into the Career Center and make an appointment or better yet send it to us electronically.

Use reading week to check out our blog for part time, full time and summer time employment opportunities. Now is the time to start checking it out!

Good luck,
Your Peer Employment Advisor, Leah Smolders

Facebook Etiquette Tips

Facebook is no longer a college networking site; with more than 350 million active users, more than two-thirds of these users are outside the college age group. According to Facebook, the fastest growing age group is people 35 years of age and older. This means that there is a large chance that your boss, potential employer, clients and co-workers are active users on this site.

Should you be mixing your personal and professional life? Below are a few tips to consider:

1. Don’t be offended if someone does not respond to your friend request. The majority of people limit their Facebook friends to either suit personal, educational or professional life.

2. Customize your privacy setting. You can tailor your privacy settings for a group of people or individuals. If you don’t want your boss to see your pictures or just anyone seeing your tagged photos you can change your settings to reflect this.

3. Be careful what you post on Facebook. Avoid posting rants about your boss or racy photos of yourself.

4. Remove a friend as a last resort to avoid offending people. Try increasing your privacy settings instead.

5. People will form their opinions and judgments about you from the information on your profile.

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Making the Most of First Impressions

Seven seconds is the average length of time you have to make a great first impression. A positive first impression can turn a chance encounter into a long term association.

1. Learn what people use to form their first opinion
Meeting someone face-to-face 93% of how you are judge is based on nonverbal data -- your appearance and your body language. Only 7% is influenced by the words you speak. When your initial encounter is over the phone, 70% of how you are perceived is based on your tone of voice and 30% on your words.

2. Choose your first twelve words carefully
Express some form of thank you when you meet a potential connection.

3. Use the other person’s name immediately
There is nothing sweeter than the sound of your own name. Use a person’s name in conversation within your first 12 words and the first 7 seconds. Nothing gets other people’s attention as effectively as calling them by name and giving them your full attention.

4. Pay attention to your grooming
Others notice your hair and face first. Putting off that much-needed haircut or color job may cost you the relationship. Very few people want to do business with someone who is unkempt or whose hairstyle does not look professional.

5. Keep your shoes in mint condition
If your shoes aren’t well maintained, others will question whether you pay attention to detail. Shoes should be polished as well as appropriate for the business environment.

6. Walk fast
People who walk 10 - 20% faster than others are viewed as important and energetic -- the kind of person others want to do business with.

7. Fine tune your handshake
The first move you should make when meeting someone is to put our your hand. There isn’t a businessperson anywhere who can’t tell you that the good business handshake should be a firm one. Once you’ve connected, close your thumb over the back of the hand and give a slight squeeze.

8. Never go out without your business card
Your business card and how you handle them contribute to your total image. Have a good supply of them with you at all times since you never know when and where you will encounter a potential client or employer.

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The Seven Habits of Highly Successful Networkers

No matter what career field you are in, all business people are networkers. Every time you meet someone, you are networking. Every time you greet someone, you are networking. Every time you pick up the phone, you are networking. Every time you engage someone in conversation, you are networking.

To become more effective at connecting with people consider the following seven habits:

1. Knowing what networking is
You can’t be successful at networking if you don’t understand what it is. Networking is about who you know. The more people you know and the greater the diversity there is in your contact base, the more successful you will be. An effective networking should create a broad base of people with whom you are connected and your relationship with your network should benefit you and those whom you can help.

2. Developing a networking strategy
Before attending any event or engage consider the basics. Why are they networking? What do they hope to accomplish? Who will they be exposed to? How can they help those whom they will meet and how will the relationships they develop be mutually beneficial?

3. Finding the right venue
Consider the date, time and place of venue. If you are not a morning person, breakfast groups are not for you. If you don’t like mixing of mingling at cocktail parties, find another event. Keep in mind all networking does not have to be work-related.

4. Preparing for and working events
If there is an even to attend, why is it being held? Who will be there? What will people most likely want to talk about? What is the attire? Showing up in inappropriate attire can make a person stand out from the crowd for all the wrong reasons.

5. Mastering the art of conversation
Showing up at events is a waste of time if you can’t make small talk with people once you arrive. Prepare at least three topics that you can talk about when no one knows what to say. Keep in mind 80% of conversation is listening and 20% is talking.

6. Following up and following through
Follow up turns people you have met into people you know. Think of ways to stay connected such as writing a note, inviting them to join you for coffee or possibly meet you for lunch. The Golden Rule of networking is to do what you say you will.

7. Practicing exceptional business etiquette skills from start to finish
The magic of successful networking is to make others feel valued by focusing attention on them, listen to what is being said and respond. When the time comes to move on, the polite networker has graceful exit lines already prepared. A good closure is, “I have enjoyed our conversation. I hate to end it but I feel that I have monopolized your time. I know that there are other people here whom you’d like to talk to.”

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Top Twelve E-mail Mistakes That Can Sabotage Your Career

Lydia Ramsey suggests your mail is as much a part of your professional image as the clothes you wear, the greeting on your voicemail and the handshake you offer. To build positive business relationships, pay attention to your e-mail and steer clear of these top twelve e-mail mistakes:

1. Omitting the subject line
2. Not making your subject line meaningful
3. Failing to change the header to correspond with the subject
4. Not personalizing your message to the recipient
5. Not accounting for tone
6. Forgetting to check for spelling and grammar
7. Writing a novel
8. Forwarding e-mail without permission
9. Thinking that no one else will ever see your e-mail
10. Leaving off your signature
11. Expecting an instant response
12. Completing the “To” line first

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AustraLearn- Australia and New Zealand Internship

Australearn

Various opportunties available in Australia and New Zealand

- We have scholarships for all our programs
- Austalearn is the best internship program to Australia and New Zealand for you
- Our internships are flexible
- Guaranteed housing options
- Low program fees
- Volunteer Opportunities
- On going 24 hour student support

Semester Abroad or Year Abroad Programs -Study in Australia, New Zealand, or Fiji!
In addition to a quality education from a respected institution, students are immersed in the varied and fascinating cultures and histories of these South Pacific nations. Our semester abroad programs offer some of the most unique experiences available to college students.

Complete an Internship Abroad for College Credit
Internships expand upon classroom learning by providing hands-on experience and valuable work skills.

January or Summer Study Abroad Programs Available
These allow students to obtain the advantages of spending a semester abroad in the region, but on a shorter timeframe. Students can complete a few weeks of study in Australia or New Zealand.

Degree Programs
Earning a degree in Australia or New Zealand not only provides students with a highly transferable diploma from an internationally recognized institution, it also supplies an experience that cannot be replicated in the U.S. or Canada. Studying and living in another country gives you firsthand international experience which sets you apart from other job candidates.

Teacher Education Programs
Australia and New Zealand are considered a gold standard for teacher education. This region has cutting edge programs for students seeking a teacher practicum or working towards certification.

Bridging Cultures Program
You will participate in a three-day orientation which includes a variety of sessions focused on providing you with information relating to the country and culture in which you will be living as well as the opportunity to explore some specific aspects of Australia or New Zealand through excursions and group discussions.

Visit www.australearn.org and find out more!

The Importance of Business Cards

Business cards today play a crucial role in the marketing process. Besides having traditional information such as name, phone number and address, today’s competitive industry required that business cards do much more than relay the basics.
Business cards are inexpensive, yet indispensable tools in introducing yourself and what you do to prospective clients and potential employers. They serve as miniature resumes that can be dispensed to anyone, anywhere at any time.

Traditional styles of business cards have transformed! Some companies are moving beyond the standard 3 ½ by 2 size.

Tips to make your business card stand out:
- Publish your business card on slightly larger paper.
- Print vertically, rather than horizontally.
- Varieties of card stocks are available and the option for using recycled materials is very appealing to some.
- The fold-over card. The front and back are similar to a traditional card, but the inside contains additional information.

Keep in mind when designing a business card:
- Use slogan or graphics.
- For companies, use a map of the intersection of your location as the graphic. - include phone number, fax number, email address and web site (if applicable).
- Font sizes, styles and colors are visually appealing, yet easy to read.

Distributing your business cards:
- Hand them out- often and to everyone, especially professional looking strangers and in any situation that requires leaving a gratuity.
- Pass your business card out on elevators (with a well developed elevator speech), in taxicabs, on airplanes, standing in line, or any other situation that required waiting or uncomfortable silences.
-Doing good deeds and leaving your business card behind as the evidence. Pay for someone’s parking, toll, or cocktail and leave your card behind or with the attendant.

Keep your business card everywhere. A full supply should be accessible in your purse, wallet, planner, briefcase, shirt pocket, car, office and home. Refill them daily and be sure to hand them out to individuals during every meeting, greeting, introduction, service you receive and function you attend.

Lastly, always hand your card out with confidence.


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Portfolio Help

PORTFOLIOS

The Importance of a Portfolio
· Sets you apart from other applicants
· Allows you to be more personal and creative
· A method of confidence-building
· Showcases your personality, accomplishments, goals and aspirations
· Provides tangible proof of your skills and abilities

Different Types of Portfolios
· Student – demonstrates knowledge attained throughout your school career.Very helpful for continuing your education.
· Project Portfolio – useful in professional or academic setting. Shows the efforts or steps taken to complete a specific task or project.
· Professional – demonstrates your skills, background, accomplishments and experiences. This is versatile and can be rearranged for a specific position.
· Online – useful in profession or academic setting. Enables your credentials to be more easily accessible. This should not take place of a hard copy portfolio. Very useful in the technology field.
· Personal – simply for personal use. A scrapbook of things that interest you.

What to include in your portfolio
· Letters of reference
· Resume
· Accomplishments
· Samples of work
· Transcripts
· Licenses or Certifications
· Evidence of specific skills

Presentation of a Portfolio
· Introductory Title Page
· Table of Contents
· Work samples
- Be sure to provide a reflection statement for each

Consider the following:
· Place items in a loose-leaf binder
· Use sheet protectors
· Use copies of your work and keep a master copy
· Organize your pages by index tabs
· Be consistent with headings and placement of items
· Avoid page numbers

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Teach in Korea

Teach in Korea

One Year Contract - Free housing and Airfare

Apply Online at www.canconx.com

Salary?

The current salary range for public school positions is 1,800,000-2,400,000 Korean Won per month. For private institutes you can expect a monthly salary between 2,000,000 and 2,800,000 KRW. This range varies depending on location, teaching hours, and qualifications. (currency converter)

Eligibility?
The minimum requirement to apply for an E2 working visa is a COMPLETED 3 year university degree.

Teach in Korea is a competitive opportunity with an interview process and unreal rewards for accepted applicants.

Check out their website to find out more details.

World Teach

Where in the world do you want to teach?
WorldTeach provides opportunities for volunteers to teach in developing countries, making a meaningful contribution to schools and communities that are in great need of teachers. Most volunteers teach English, and students range in age depending on the placement. In some countries, volunteers may also teach math, science, computer skills, or HIV/AIDS awareness.
Volunteers work as full-time teachers, as employees of their host school or sponsoring institution in their placement country. Most volunteers live with a host family or on the school campus, and participate fully in the life of their host community. WorldTeach year programs are 10-12 months in length, and the summer programs are about two months in length.

Who can be a WorldTeach Volunteer?
For year-long programs, volunteers must have a bachelor's degree. Summer program volunteers do not need to have a college degree, but must be at least 18 years of age. WorldTeach programs are open to native speakers of English; volunteers do not have to be US citizens. WorldTeach does not have any specific professional requirements for our programs. However, we seek applicants who show a commitment to teaching, international development, public service and cultural understanding.

How much does it cost to be a WorldTeach volunteer?
Because WorldTeach receives no government or significant outside funding, we must ask volunteers themselves to cover most of the expenses associated with their placement, travel, training and support. The reality is that the cost of traveling abroad is very expensive, and thus we discourage people from thinking of the program cost as "paying to volunteer," but rather "paying to live abroad." If you research other possible ways to volunteer internationally, you will realize that our comprehensive program cost is actually a bargain for the extensive support services we provide.

Volunteer for summer of year-long programs in…
Latin America: Chile/ Colombia/ Costa Rica/ Ecuador
Africa: Nambia/ Rwanda/ South Africa
Asia: Bangladesh/ China/ Thailand
Pacific: American Samoa/ Marshall Islands/ Micronesia
Europe: Bulgaria/ Poland

Apply Now! www.worldteach.org

Go Abroad

Experience another culture like never before while making a real difference in people’s lives. If you’re looking for a meaningful and exciting summer vacation alternative, a unique way to gain work experience, or an opportunity to share perspectives with local people by working side by side with them, this is the opportunity you’ve been searching for!

· Brazil
· China
· Costa Rica
· Ghana
· Guatemala
· India
· Morocco
· Peru
· Russia
· South Africa
· Tanzania
· Thailand

Volunteer Abroad or Intern Abroad for the experience of a life time
Choose from 12 countries, lengths of stay from 1- 12 weeks, and start dates year- round. Wherever you go, our in-country staff will welcome you to the CCS Home-Base and ensure that all your needs are met, from safety and lodging to perspectives and insight about the local culture!


Contact us today! Cross-Culture Solutions

www.crossculturalsolutions.org/verge
infocanada@crossculturalsolutions.org/verge - 1-800- 380- 4777

Internships in Ghana

IKANDO
Internships in Ghana, West Africa

Ikando facilitates internships with high-profile organizations in Ghana, West-Africa.
International Internships enable students to further develop their skills and gain the invaluable experience that will set them apart from their peers. We will provide you with any documentation required by your university for academic credit or work experience.

Life In Ghana

Accommodations

Students will stay in the Ikando Accommodation in the center of the capital Accra. The house has a spacious communal living area, dining area and kitchen, a balcony, a study area and bedrooms with two bathrooms.
The second accommodation is a large terrace and roof top. It has two large bedrooms and two bathrooms with a large kitchen and living area.

Safety

Ghana is generally a very peaceful and stable country. All students will have a named in-country coordinator and named host, both of whom will be contactable 24 hours a day.
English is the official national language. Ghana is not an expensive Country to live in, but amenities such as water and imported commodities are expensive.

General Information

· Flights must be arranged by yourself.
· Pricing, an eight-week placement will cost $1,700
· Not included: food, flight & visa, vaccinations and insurance

Check out the website and apply online! http://www.ikando.org/.

A Working Holiday (SWAP)

SWAP (Student Work Abroad Program)

Have the experience of a lifetime overseas or anywhere in the United States, you choose!
Swap is a program that allows full time post-secondary students the opportunity to travel with the helping hand of professionals.

SWAP provides you with the legal documentation that permits you to work anywhere in the US and overseas. Your visa applications are mailed to you as well as a checklist of all the documentation you will need.

Best of all, if you’ve chosen to go overseas, the Hosting Center is there to assist you in your job search, your apartment search with access to phone, internet and a fax.

Eligibility: Full-time post-secondary students in 2010. Minimum age 18

The opportunities are endless, check out www.swap.ca and Apply Now

Nurse Attire Tips:

1) Should be clean, neat and in a good state of repair; reflecting high professional standards.
2) Skirt must be no shorter than the middle of the knee and or longer than 4" below the knee
3) White Hosiery must be worn, and white socks are acceptable for pant style uniforms
4) All jewelry is highly discouraged.
5) Clean, white shoes
6) Scrub Pants, with a white shirt or blouse

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Chef Attire Tips:

1) Where a double button Chef coat
2) Apron, Have a towel handy so you do not wipe your hands on your apron.
3) Black, non slip shoes
4) Hair Net & Hat
5) Comfortable checker pants are traditional, but black pants are also accepted.
6) Stay clean and professional. Clip on ties are great for presentation.

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We Can Help!

"Doing nothing is very hard to do...you never know when you are finished"
~ Leslie Nielsen

Take advantage of the Career Centre Services, and you will be on the right track to getting a job.

Services Provided
- Resume, Cover Letter and Interview Assistance
- On-Line Job Board
- Career Fair (February 11, 2010)
- Drop

"The trouble with unemployment is that the minute you wake up in the morning your on the job"
~ Slappy White

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An Architects Dress Code

Top 3 Basic Tips

1) Black and Professional

2) Classy and not afraid to add a little boldness

3) Sophistication

Job Hunting Advice

With technology rapidly changing we are forced to keep up with the trends to have the competitive edge on other applicants. If you are anything like me you probably are new to the whole social media world. It is better to not be afraid and embrace this new way to communicate with potential employers. With 80% of employers using LinkedIn as a primary tool when hiring, we should all keep a professional brand of online of ourselves. Here are some tips to catch attention from employers.

1. Keep Your Personal Life Private – You can have personal information but make sure it is only available to the people you want to see it.
2. Google Yourself – look up your name on Google, you may be surprised what people can see.
3. Create a Presence – Comment on other people’s blogs, write articles, and try to attend industry meetings to make more contacts. Make sure it all relates to your skills and career goals.
4. Get on More Than One Social Media – Popular sites for professionals are JibberJobber, LinkedIn and VisualCV.
5. Add a Picture – liven up your profile with a pictures, slide shows, and links to your blogs.
6. Headline – Have a great headline to hook the reader and give a great first impression Good

Luck and Happy Hunting

A.N.

Loyalist Student Centre is hiring NOW

With a mandate to provide employment for students, the Loyalist College Student Centre is requesting applications to fill the follow part-time positions for the academic year. Estimated state date for positions is March 2010. Click on links for job description, hours and wages.

• Bartenders, Waiters & Waitresses
• DJ's
• Security/Special Event Staff

To apply forward your cover letter, resume and two references to:

*Please indicate in your cover letter the position you are applying for, your program and year.*

Nancy File
Office Manager
Loyalist Student Government
Wallbridge-Loyalist Road
P.O Box 4200 Belleville, ON K8N 5B9
email: nfile@loyalistc.on.ca
fax: (613) 962-0826

Study Assistance

Need study help? Check out the resources available in this section, and remember if you need help with your studies, don’t be afraid to ask. Join a study group. Talk to your professor, or make an appointment at our Counselling Office to find out what resources are available to help.

We're here to help support your success. Click on the support below for full details of services offered:

Student Access Lab - for your computing needs
CAL Central - Computer-aided learning to help you get the most out of your computer and software
Our Library - The Parrott CentreFor all of your information needs
Peer Tutors - free tutoring is available to help you get your studies on-track
Study Tips and Resources - a wealth of information compiled by our Counselling department on how to get, and stay, successful in your studies
Frosh Survival Tips - a light-hearted list of helpful hints for first-year students

And remember, if you need help, we want to provide it--your success is our success. Our Counselling Department is happy to help you with any questions you may have.

Return to Learn
February 23, 2010
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Loyalist College invites mature students who are considering returning to school, or those who have already applied, to visit the campus for Return to Learn, a special information and planning session.

Contact Info:
613-969-1913 x2204
liaison@loyalistc.on.ca

Parent Session
February 17, 2010
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Loyalist College invites parents and other family members to attend one of our Parent Information Sessions. Please feel free to bring your college bound students with you. You will have the opportunity to explore:
· College success strategies
· Ways to ease the transition to college
· Financial planning and assistance options
· What to expect outside the classroom
· Campus safety at Loyalist

Contact Info:
613-969-1913 x2204
liaison@loyalistc.on.ca

Looking for a Career in your Field?

Click on your School of Study below to access a list of employment sites relating specifically to your program:

School of Architecture and Building Science - Programs include: Architectural Technician / Technology, Residential Drafting, Civil Engineering Technician / Technology, Construction Engineering Technician, Survey Engineer Technician.

School of Biosciences - Programs include: Biofood Technician / Technologist, Biotechnology Technician / Technologist, Chemical Engineering Technician / Technologist, Environmental Technician/ Technologist.

School of Business and Management Studies - Programs Include: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Business Sales & Marketing, Culinary Skills - Chef Training, Culinary Management, Esthetician.

School of Health and Human Studies - Programs Include: Developmental Service Worker, Early Childhood Education, Fitness & Health Promotion, General Arts & Science, Paramedic, Personal Support Worker, Practical Nursing, Pre-Health Science, Recreation & Leisure Studies, Social Service Worker

Centre for Justice Studies - Programs Include: Community and Justice Services Worker, Customs & Immigration, Investigation and Protection Studies, Paralegal, Police Foundations.

School of Media Studies - Programs Include: Advertising, Animation, Broadcast Journalism, Photojournalism, Print Journalism, Public Relations, Radio Broadcasting, Television & New Media Production.

School of Skills Training - Programs Include: Electrical Engineering Technician - Industrial, Electrical Techniques, Manufacturing Engineering Technician, Mechanical Techniques, Motive Power Fundamentals / Technician.

13th Annual Career Fair
Thursday, February 11, 2010
10:00 to 2:00, Cafeteria

The fair is an opportunity for Loyalist students and graduates to discuss part-time, summer and entrepreneurial opportunities with employers, and to explore post-graduate studies.

Last year, more than 65 employers attended this event to recruit full-time, part-time and contract staff.

For a list of employers who have already registered for our upcoming Career Fair please visit: http://www.loyalistcollege.com/uploads/filemanager/documents/TheCareerCentre/CareerFairAttendees2010.pdf

Summer Job

Hey guys,

Second Semester has just begun and it is off to a wicked start. Everyone is doing their best to get back into the swing of things; attending classes and doing homework. It is tough to do coming back from Christmas but don't worry it's only 23 school days left until reading week!

Take the opportunity to start looking for Summer Jobs. Get your resume and cover letter critiqued from the Career Center and apply to the job for you!

Job posts are starting to come out. Use your reading week wisely and get ahead start.

Come on into the Career Center to check out our job postings or to ask any questions regarding up coming positions.

No appointment needed, all staff is ready to assist your needs, Come on in to the Career Center!

Town of Whitby 2010 Student Summer Employment Program

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

• Students must be currently enrolled in and attending a full-time post-secondary education program and returning to a post-secondary education program on a full-time basis in September 2010 (proof from the Registrar’s office will be required);

• Applicants must complete and sign the Summer Student Employment Program – Application Addendum (available on the Town of Whitby Website) and submit together with their current resume;

• Applicants must be available to attend an interview, in person (telephone interviews will not be conducted);

• Students that are selected must be available to commence summer employment beginning May 3rd, 2010 and commit to working until September 3rd, 2010.

Applications/resumes will be matched up with opportunities based on knowledge, experience, skills and/or course of study. However, positions that require a more specialized education (i.e. Planning or Engineering) will be offered to those students currently enrolled in a related course of study.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Applications/Resumes must indicate current post-secondary education institution;

• Applications/Resumes must indicate current program of study;

• Applications/Resumes must be received in Human Resource Services no later Than January 31, 2010;

Please indicate “Summer Employment” in the Subject Line of your e-mail and/or Cover Letter.

If you are interested in a Summer Student employment opportunity with the Town of Whitby for the 2010 season, please e-mail, fax, or mail your Application Addendum and detailed resume to:

The Corporation of the Town of Whitby
Human Resource Services
575 Rossland Road East, Whitby, Ontario L1N 2M8
Fax: 905-430-4340 E-mail: jobs@whitby.ca

Health Care Related Summer Placements - Prince Edward County

Prince Edward County Post-Secondary Summer Placement

The Prince Edward Family Health Team is pleased to offer paid full-time summer placements for post- secondary students. The number of placements is based on available funding.
If you are a college or university student enrolled in a health related program of study, you can apply for one of our summer placements.
Only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. Successful applicants will work closely with members of the Prince Edward Family Health Team, on a variety of short-term projects.

Candidates for placements must:
• Be a resident of Prince Edward County
• Be enrolled in a health related program of study at a college or university
• Be prepared to work full-time hours for 12-16 consecutive weeks
• Complete our online application form and email to students@pefht.com or Download our application form (http://pefht.ca/site/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=146&Itemid=1730)

print off and mail or fax to:
Prince Edward Family Health Team,
403 Main Street,
Picton, ON K0K 2T0,
Fax: 613-476-0414
or drop it off in person at:
Prince Edward Family Health Team, Administrative Office,
289 Main Street,
2nd Floor,
Picton (above Miss Lily's Cafe) by the deadline date.

At the interview, you will need to:
• Provide a transcript of marks and proof of university enrolment
• Provide a reference from one of your professors
• Provide an example of your computer skills and computer graphics abilities
• Sign a confidentiality agreement

Internships

For some of you who may be looking for internships in the near future check out the Job Bank. You can search by province for internships. Below are the links:

Alberta:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=09&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

British Columbia:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=10&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Manitoba:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=07&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Newfoundland:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=01&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Nova Scotia:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=02&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Nunavut:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=13&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Northwest Territories:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=11&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Ontario:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=06&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Price Edward Island:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=04&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Quebec:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=05&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Saskatchewan:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=08&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Yukon Territory:
http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?ProvId=12&Keyword=Intern&Student=No

Big Brother Big Sister

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Hastings & Prince Edward Counties

Being a big brother or sister is all about friendship! All you have to do is be a friend to a child and to be willing to give some of your time.

It's easy to get involved! Here is what we ask...

• commit to 1-4 hours per week for a least a year

• Participate in a screening process that will include an application, interview, reference checks and training session.

• Above all...agree to have fun!

For more information click here!

Have some free time?.... Volunteer!
How To Get Started

There are many reasons to start volunteering such as building your resume, exploring career opportunities, Community Involvement hours required for Secondary School graduation or just to do something great for your community. Whatever your reasons, here are some general steps to get you started:

1. Schedule A Meeting
Give us a call at 613-969-8862 and ask for Brenda, our manager of volunteer services, who will schedule an interview. During this casual meeting, Brenda will go over the many volunteer opportunities that are available to you and will help you determine what you will enjoy doing most.

2. Explore The Community Hub
Sign-up for an account on our Community Hub, where you'll be able to be able to see a listing of volunteer organizations and activities based on categories such as time committment or the days of the week when they take place. Feel free to sign-up prior to your meeting with Brenda in order to get an idea of what is available to you. Don't worry if you are uncomfortable with using the Hub, we will be happy to guide you through or perform registration for you.

3. Attend Your Volunteer Activity
Show up for the activities that you've signed up for. Enjoy your time there, no need to be nervous.

4. Record Your Volunteer Hours
Keep a record of your volunteer hours for future reference. This will make a very impressive addition to your resume or it may be required for you to graduate from Secondary School in Ontario.

Summer Company Now Accepting Applications

Summer Company Now Accepting Applications

Welcome to Summer Company, an exciting opportunity for enterprising students, 15 to 29 years old, to start and run their own summer businesses.

As a Summer Company entrepreneur, you’ll receive hands-on business coaching and mentoring from local community business leaders who will help make your Summer Company a success. Who knows, it could be the start of something big.

If your application is accepted, you will be eligible to receive up to $1,500 to put toward start-up costs and up to $1,500 upon successful completion of the program. View Summer Company guidelines for more detailed information.
Steps to apply

Check your eligibility and then choose a nearby program provider to assist you.
Prepare your Summer Company Business Plan .
View a sample Cash Flow Forecast .
Submit your application online .

http://www.sbe.gov.on.ca/ontcan/sbe/youth_summerco_index.jsp

What's after college?

Christmas break is just around the corner and first semester is slowly coming to its end. Now is the time to get a head start on where you want to be next year.

For all you 2nd and/ or 3rd year students, are you looking for what’s next? Is it University, a job, an internship or is it even studying abroad? Whatever it is let us, the Career Centre, help you.

Come in and find out what your options are, asking the professionals for their advice. If we don’t know the answer right away, we will do our best to find it out.

Have questions about Universities? Come in to the Career Centre and find out what school best suits you. We have a variety of University Programs that will help equip you to make your next big decision. Find out what schools Loyalist has a transfer agreement with. What can you get for your diploma?

Come on in and find out what the Career Centre has to offer you.

Boost up your Resume!

Do you have a free hour every week, or month?

Check out Volunteer & Information Quinte! They have a wonderful website that will help you find many different volunteer opportunities within your community.

You can browse their database by organization name, number of hours required, type of work, organization or length of commitment required.

http://www.viq.ca/

Free Computer Classes at the Belleville Public Library


The Information Services Department is pleased to offer FREE COMPUTER CLASSES for beginners. These will be single session lessons covering one topic. Classes are on hour. Pre-registration is required for all classes and enrolment is limited. Priority will be given to those who have not previously taken the classes.
Please contact the Information Services Department on the second floor of the Library or call 613.968.6731 ext 2237 to register.

1. Computer Basics: Will learn the basics about the computer including mouse use, keyboarding and organizing files.

2. Word Processing: Will introduce you to Microsoft Word software including how to use the keyboard, copy and paste text and create, edit, save and print documents.

3. Internet Navigation: Will learn about toolbars, search engines, and creating a ‘Favorites’ list. You will learn to access the Belleville Public Library catalogue via the Internet. This will allow you to search our catalogue, reserve and renew books from home.

4. Email: Will assist you in setting up your personal email account. You will learn to send/receive email, organize and attach files to your email.

5. Online Consumer Health Information: Will help you find accurate, reliable medical information on the internet. You must have basic computer skills to attend this workshop.

6. Ancestry.com: Will teach you the basics of Ancestry.com, a subscription genealogical database, available at your library. Learn to research your family roots. You must have basic computer skills to attend this workshop.

Hi Guys!

This is just a reminder that Loyalist Students and Alumni have access to the Career Centre’s amazing services. The Career Centre is located in Room 2H3, beside SAL. Whether you are looking for summer employment, on campus work, part-time school year employment, volunteer work, your first career upon graduation, or you’re making a career change the Career Centre is a great place to start. The Career Centre’s wonderful staff is knowledgeable and friendly; prepared to assist you in many ways. Some of the great services the Career Centre offers are:

· One-on-one sessions to assist with cover letters/resumes
· Weekly Resume Drop-In Sessions: Tuesday’s 11:30 – 1:30 in the Cafeteria
· Simulated interview sessions with an Employment and Career Advisor
· Handouts on specific career related topics
· Career magazines
· Access to computers, fax, printer and photocopier for job search purposes
· Job posting boards located outside of Career Centre in the back of SAL


Please feel free to drop in and see exactly how the Career Centre can help you,

Ashley

The Stress of a Student

Wow, Can you believe we are on week 8 already! I bet everyone has been busy finishing assignments and beginning to get ready for mid-terms. Life of a student can be very stressful, especially if you have more on your plate. Allot of people have children, volunteer, work and much more. In this day and age people tend to put so much on themselves until they burn out. Stress relief is important to do regularly as much as we like to put it off or say we don't have time. Make time for some of these great stress relievers.

1) Listen to music
2) Sing Loudly
3) Clean
4) play with your kids
5) exercise
6) hit the punching bag! Or pillow, clay, stress balls all help release the pressure you are feeling.
7) Journaling/Blogging
8) Watch a reality show- Happiness at the misery of others, we subconsciously are lifted when we see others fail. Weird as it sounds
9) Take a bath/Walk
10) Delegate- stop putting so much on your work load
11) Eat Chocolate- Mmm

I Hope these tips help!

Ada
Peer Employment Advisor

Where in the world?

Where have all the good jobs gone? Do you feel like you are either over qualified or under qualified for the jobs you’re applying for, or that you keep applying to places but are getting no response? Well, you’re not alone. Not only are students having a hard time finding jobs, so are grads. Many people have been returning to school to start a second career because they can't find any jobs in their field. What has happened over the last few years to make all the great jobs unattainable? Well, I maybe can't answer why you are not getting any calls back but I can definitely give some tips from experience and from my peers to help you along the way.

1. Think Big! - "If you’re going to be thinking anyway, think big" ~Donald Trump
2. Be Confident - You deserve success and believe it!
3. Set Yourself Apart - Think outside the box
4. Be Honest - There is no point being dishonest since the truth has a way of surfacing.
5. Research - Many companies will ask you questions from their web pages. Show you are interested by having some information ready
6. Be Persistent - you never know if you are one call away from getting your dream job.
7. Get a Second Opinion - Don't get frustrated, you have the resources at the school to help you perfect your résumé. Use them.

Come by and visit the Career Centre!

Ada
Peer Employment Advisor

New to the Loyalist Career Centre

Hey everyone!

I have been recently hired as the new Peer Employment Adviser and I love everything about it. I have learned so much about portfolios, resumes, cover letters and interviews. As a student, I feel I was really unaware of how much the career centre does and how accessible they are to students. They are available to students all throughout the day and always greet you with a warm welcome. The people in the Career Centre are so approachable and love assisting students with the difficult task of job hunting. Lets face it, it has been getting more and more difficult for students to find a job, even just at Tim Hortons. I myself struggled throughout the summer, and through that have gained some valuable experience and tips on job hunting.
The Career Centre has been vary flexible for working around my school schedules, and I really appreciate it. I suggest the first stop to make before job hunting is the Career Centre. They may not always have a potential job, but you can get valuable information, suggestions, and tips on whatever you may be applying for.
This is a great resource for students that you should not pass up. Even if you think your resume is perfect, it can't hurt to get a second opinion. There will be a resume clinic every Tuesday and Thursday in the cafeteria, so if you are a little nervous to go to the Career Centre, they have made themselves available for one on one's with the students on their turf and time.

Happy Hunting!
Thanks and Talk to you soon
Ada

Getting Started

We've officially been in school now for two weeks and your classes are starting to become familiar. Get excited because we only have 12 more weeks to go. The year is going to fly by!

The first couple of weeks are usually very stressful, but don't worry - it gets better! If you are having doubts about the course you are taking, you have other options. Come talk to us at the Career Center and we can help you get into a program that better suits you!

School is tough work; lots of assignments and lots of events going on. Where can you fit it all in?
It's a good idea to start learning time management skills earlier rather than later. Your success mentor will always be there to help you out. Don't be afraid to be keen and work ahead in class or ask for help.

We are always available in the Career Center to do our best to help you out. We have computers you can access, free fax machine service and much more. Don't hesitate to come in.

The school has so many different resources, it would be a shame not to use them. If you need tutoring, it's free; if you need someone to proof read your work, we've got it.

Get involved with our resources, I can guarantee you that they will help you.

Good luck with the rest of the semester and remember: don't stress out!

Thanks for listening :)
Your peer employment advisor,
Leah

Are you struggling for a placement?

Many of you are in that time of the school year where you are beginning to look for a placement.

Are you struggling to find out where you would like to go? The Career Centre can help!

We have a variety of resources that will help you narrow down employment possibilities and highlight your strengths and weaknesses. The Career Centre has electronic sources that will help give you guidance.

We can help you find your career goal!

Come into the Career Centre, Room 2H3

Working on Campus

Hey guys,
My name is Leah Smolders and I am the new Peer Employment Advisor for the Career Centre. Some of you might know who I am, some of you may not. I am here to tell you a bit about what it's like to work on campus and to encourage you to do the same.
I was hired on as the Peer Employment Advisor a couple of weeks before school started and it's been a blast so far. I have been learning so much from how to properly do resumes and how to get your best job search done.
It has been great working at the school because your employers realize school comes first. I work during the day only when I can. If I have a two hour break, like I know manyof you do, I work.
It's nice being able to walk to work; the convenience is great. It's not too many hours but it still allows me some pocket change for the weekends.
It is a great learning experience and I encourage all of you to check out our Work Study Postions.
We are hiring another Peer Employment Advisor here in the Career Centre. Drop in your resume.
Are you needing resume assistance? Come into the Career Centre and we will do our best to help you spice it up.
We have a variety of resources to help with job searches, job interviews, as well as resume critiquing.
Come on in to the Career Centre and see what we have for you!!

Thanks guys, talk to you soon.

Looking For A Job?

Are you looking for a part time job? Come check out our job posts!! You can look at our career board as well as following us on Twitter and our blog!

How about looking for a job on campus?
Come into the Career Centre and pick up a Work Study form and start applying now!

Follow us on Twitter!

Loyalist Career Centre is now on Twitter. Follow us for job postings and information on Career Centre events.

Check out www.twitter.com/CareerCentre