The Benefits of Volunteering

Meet new people. You can build friendships with people you wouldn’t have otherwise had a chance to meet and build onto your professional network.

Improve your communication skills. Volunteering gives you the opportunity to learn how to effectively work and communicate with a variety of different people and personalities.

Increase your self-confidence. When you know you’re doing something worthwhile and making a difference, it can give you a boost of confidence.  

Improves your physical health. Volunteering keeps you active, provides routine and is beneficial for your mental health.

Gain experience. Some careers are hard to break into without experience. Volunteering gives you experience and provides the opportunity to see if a certain career path is right for you.  

Build transferable skills. Volunteering helps build valuable skills such as teamwork, problem solving and time management.

I WANT THAT JOB! What Local Area Employers Are Seeking in New Recruits and the Process for Applying

Do You Want A Job? Find Out How You Can Get Hired!

The Quinte Human Resources Professionals Association presents "I WANT THAT JOB! What Local Area Employers Are Seeking in New Recruits and the Process for Applying" on Wednesday, February 26 from 4 to 6:30 p.m. in room 2L50

Presenters will inform you on their organization’s hiring preferences and processes. Find out what they're looking for in regards to character and evidence of commitment, and hear their tips for success.

Don't miss your chance to enhance your hiring chances!

Register for this event by emailing careers@loyalistc.on.ca

Please register before Feb. 24, 2014.

Pizza And refreshments will be provided.

Networking Mistakes to Avoid

Here are a couple of things to keep in mind in order to help avoid networking blunders.

It’s not all about you

Just because you are interested in finding a job, doesn’t mean networking is all about you. Remember that networking is a mutual thing; your goal is to both answer and ask questions.

Quantity vs. Quality

Yes, it’s important to have a large and diverse network, but you also need to know when to draw the line to ensure you’re making lasting and valuable relationships. 

Failure to follow up

At networking events, it’s hard to remember everyone’s name. That’s why leaving behind a business card is a good idea. It’s also a good idea to follow up using email, social media, or the phone, to make a memorable connection.

Networking at Career Fairs

The Career Centre is hosting the 17th Annual Loyalist College Career Fair this Thursday, February 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Here are some tips for how to effectively network at a Career Fair:

1.       Be presentable – wear clothes that you would wear to an interview; make sure they are clean and pressed.   

2.       Be prepared – bring lots of fresh copies of your most recent resume in a folder where they will stay crisp and clean.

3.       Be early – arriving early and mapping out which employers you want to talk to will help you make the most of your time.

4.       Ask questions – now is a great opportunity to ask questions about the general industry, the hiring process, what the company is looking for in potential candidates, and what kind of entry level positions they have available.  Have a short list of questions prepared ahead of time.

5.       Know your qualifications – employers will ask about your background, so be prepared to give a 30-60 second spiel about your qualifications, education and interests.

6.       Follow up – it’s a good idea to send a thank you e-mail to the employers that you made a connection with. Follow up within 24 hours of the career fair.