Archive for October, 2009
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Spotlight: WES BOS DESIGN
Student entrepreneurs are individuals who need to be celebrated for their ingenuity, determination, and guts. Not only are they their own bosses, but they tackle the challenge of juggling both school and running their own businesses. Who says you can ...read it
Epidemic-friendly business etiquette
In the midst of an H1N1 epidemic, let's examine international business etiquette, the potential health risks and some feasible solutions. North America: In North America, a business greeting consists of a firm handshake. One should carry hand san ...read it
Internships
In most programs, internships are promoted as a vital part your education. In order to network and gain skills in a given industry, you must go out there and get "real-world" experience. In this lies conflict: internships are hit and miss. I did a ...read it
Worst first jobs
Ryerson students share their worst first job experiences! The Pizza-Maker: My very first job was working at a popular pizza franchise. I was 16. As a new employee, I started off working "rush" shifts where I was called in to work for only two hou ...read it
Taking an Inventory of Your Skills
Think about five experiences of which you are particularly proud. They may stem from your academic or personal life, volunteering, work, sports, clubs, associations, etc. Write down these experiences in detail. Read over your account of your first e ...read it
Better Resume Tips
Tailor your resume to your potential employer: Only include the most relevant work experience. For instance, if your applying a job in retail don't list experience in graphic design. Layout: Choose a simple and clean layout stating objectives, qual ...read it
Career options for the Liberal Arts majors
You spend four years in a Liberal Studies program and you finally reach your rite of passage, Graduation. You've got a BA but now what? Unsure of your career options? Don't sweat it. Here is a list of potential career options you may not have con ...read it
When partying beats the books
Think partying is merely something that hinders a student's success? Believe it or not, you can actually utilize your booming social life to advance your career. Go out there and network! The Ryerson School of Journalism hosts a "Cabeer Night" eve ...read it
Transferable Skills
As a counsellor in the Career Development and Employment Centre, students often tell me they don’t think they’ll be able to find work in their field because they lack relevant work experience. However, when I dig a little deeper, the student oft ...read it
This Week: EVENTS, JOB OPPS, and INFO SESHES
Every week employers from around the city hold meet and greets and Q&A's right here on our Ryerson campus. This is a great chance for you to get information on possible future employment or to just network. You can also find all these updates on ...read it
