FEATURE STORIES and BLOG POSTINGS

[FEATURE STORY]

Join Us for Twitter Tuesday: OLC Career Chats

Promotions

Join us this summer for Twitter Tuesdays: OLC Career Chats. We'll be hosting chats every other Tuesday at 2pm, all summer long, and we're inviting you to join in and participate!

By: Elizabeth Moffat 1220 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

But For the Grace of God, Go I

Indigenous Community Stories

A response to a column featured on page A6 of the Province newspaper on July 31st, entitled First Nations need to quit blaming the past, written by Naomi Lakritz.

By: Christina Coolidge 1317 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Work, Life, Balance: Juggling It All!

Life Balance

Have you ever sat and thought about what elements in your life can maintain your sense of sanity or better yet, serenity? Tina provides three tips to help you maintain balance when things get hectic!

By: Tina Ebrahimi 96 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Short Term vs. Long Term Volunteering

ENGAGE

Learn the benefits of short term and long term volunteering! Kelly explains how either of these types of experience can become the perfect volunteer opportunity for you!

By: Kelly Choi 211 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Behind the Lens at Johnson & Johnson: Part Two

Co-operative Education

Naina had the opportunity to put her passion to work at her dream company for her 8-month co-op work term. In the final installment of a two-part series, Naina takes on new responsibilites and opportunites to grow as a marketer.

By: Naina Sethi 199 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Twitter Tuesdays #OLCchat: Resume and Cover Letter Advice

Cover Letters

Couldn't make it to Twitter Tuesday on July 16th? In part two of the #OLCchat series, we talked about resume and cover letter advice. Catch up on what you missed with Storify.

By: admin 186 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Behind the Lens at Johnson & Johnson: Part One

Co-op Reflections

Naina had the opportunity to put her passion to work at her dream company for her 8-month co-op work term. In the first part of a two-part series, Naina shares the learning experiences from her first four months at one of the largest healthcare companies in the world.

By: Naina Sethi 590 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Unpaid Internships: Drawing A Moral Line

Dave's Diary

David follows up on his earlier post on unpaid internships, and asks: How do we determine whether an unpaid internship is moral?

By: David Lindskoog 278 reads | 0 comments
[FEATURE STORY]

Three Steps to Getting a Job After Graduation: Step Two

2 Hour Work Search

Co-op coordinator, Caroline Wakelin explains the concept of the 20-minute job search. In part two she takes you through turning your list of potential contacts into actual contacts, and how to score an informational interview.

By: carose 72 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

From Plan To Planning: My Career Shift

Career Services

My plan was all set, my classes were all chosen and off I went to continue with my education. I didn't talk to anyone working in the field and I didn't know what I might be in for. Big mistake.

By: Maryland Quijada 113 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Twitter Tuesdays #OLCChat: Job Search Tips and Tricks

CSI Blog

Did you miss the innaugural Twitter Tuesdays: OLC Career Chat? Not to worry. Our first discussion about Job Search Tips & Tricks has been neatly recapped for you in Storify.

By: Sage Testini 187 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Interview Tips: Embassy of Canada

China

SFU Beedie Business student Angie Yu is relocating to China this summer for an International Co-op position with the Embassy of Canada. She recently spoke with International Co-op and shared details about her interview and offered tips for others wishing to find work at an embassy or consulate.

By: Kiran Danhoa 107 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

First Nation Education Act: Due to Pass September, 2014

Indigenous Community Stories

The First Nation Education Act is due to be passes September, 2014. It may not be all that its cracked up to be. 

By: Christina Coolidge 129 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

The Indigenous Student Ambassador Program

campus involvement

FNSA Board member, Angela Semple has lead the implementation of the Indigenous Student Ambassador program, helping to highlight important Indigenous resources to potential SFU students and part of the Indigenous Recruitment Team.

 

By: Laura Forsythe 275 reads | 0 comments
[BLOG POSTING]

Aboriginal People with Degrees in Education

Indigenous Career Resources

Education is the top field of study amongst First Nation people. Provided are resources for those pursuing a degree in education.

By: Christina Coolidge 772 reads | 0 comments
Syndicate content