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

Looking for a job during the school year?

Now is the time to look for a part-time job during the school year. Many area businesses are currently hiring part-time positions, especially in retail, security and food services. Check out the link list on the side for a variety of part-time opportunities, and check back regularly for new updates.

If you are interested in working on campus this semester, stop by the Career Centre office (Room 2H3) to pick up a Work Study Application Form.

And, as always, we can help you with your resume and cover letter. Just stop by, or e-mail careers@loyalistc.on.ca

Hey Guys! So this is my last week here at the College as a Student Peer Employment Advisor. I obtained a job within my field so I will be jobbing out at the end of the week. I am sad to go but excited to expand my skills and grow in my career. Working in the Career Centre this summer has been a blast, I worked with a great team and did some really cool projects!

Working on campus my three years here at the College has been an experience of a lifetime. It is so convenient to work on campus, your schedule is very flexible, and you work with great people. I would recommend for anyone to get a work study form and work on campus, it will truly be a great opportunity.

For the ones who don’t know what work study is, work study is a part time on campus position. Students who are in a full time program and demonstrate financial need may apply for work study. You can pick up a form in our office, the main office or financial aid. Come into the Career Centre we have a list of 2009-2010 positions you can apply for.

Here are a few sample work study positions:

Office Assistant
Test Invigilator
SAL Lab Assistant
Peer Tutor
Peer Advisor
Campus Recreation Staff

Have a great year everyone!

Goodbye Summer...Hello Fall...

As summer is quickly coming to an end, the fall semester is just around the corner. The Career Centre is getting ready for a great new year. We provide services for Loyalist College students, and Alumni, with their job search and career advice, free of charge. Student and Alumni are welcome to drop by at any time to get advice, speak to someone or pick up one of our handouts.

Our Services Include:

Resume and Cover Letter Development

Mock Interview

Job Search Advice and Assistance

Career Advising and Assessment

Online Job board

Portfolio Development

Career Development Certificate Program

Graduate Statistics and Labour Market Information

Community Resources and Brochures