Archive for March, 2011

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Finding the Right Photographer for Your Headshot
Finding the Right Photographer for Your Headshot

Lately, we have had a lot of questions about headshots for theatre students. The most common question is where do we go to get a headshot.  First off, no one can answer that question better then your professors or colleagues. But if you are still ...read it

Finding a “Green Job”
Finding a “Green Job”

Green jobs – Defined If you’re like me, you hear the term green job and assume it is something positive but are a bit unclear about what it actually is.  So, what the heck is a green job? There are many definitions out there but essentially a ...read it

Work Now in the Criminal Justice Field!
Work Now in the Criminal Justice Field!

Over the past few weeks, Ryerson’s criminology department held two 'Lunch and Learn' sessions with professionals working within the criminal justice field.  Representatives from Ontario’s Ministry of Revenue, CSIS, CSC and the OPP all presente ...read it

Are You Linked In?
Are You Linked In?

Have you ever received an invite to join someone on LinkedIn? or Ever wonder what the hysteria is about? Over the last month or so, I have heard more and more discussions and presentations where the speaker noted people should really get on Linke ...read it

E-Networking Etiquette
E-Networking Etiquette

With social media rapidly expanding, most if not all conference delegates and speakers you meet are on Facebook, Twitter, Linkedin and other networks. But how do you 'e-network' properly within a professional environment? Further from Karen's Po ...read it

B.Y.O.B. – Be Your Own Boss!
B.Y.O.B. – Be Your Own Boss!

Ever thought of working for yourself? Tired of working at a job you hate? Take Action - Do Something Before this Year Is Up. BYOB: Be Your Own Boss 2011 was declared the “Year of the Entrepreneur” by Prime Minister Steven Harper at Ryerson’ ...read it

Summer Job with the Government (Or with a Crown Agency or Municipal Government) PART 2
Summer Job with the Government (Or with a Crown Agency or Municipal Government) PART 2

Working for the Ontario Government or a Crown Agency First of all: What is a Crown Agency? The e-laws website on Government of Ontario, a Crown Agency is defined as “a board, commission, railway, public utility, university, manufactory, company or ...read it

4 Tips to Look for a Job Online
4 Tips to Look for a Job Online

When searching for a job online, do you find having access to so much information helpful or confusing?  Would you say the online job search process is simple or overwhelming?  Here are some tips that can help you make good use of your time online ...read it

The Importance of Career Networking
The Importance of Career Networking

As we are completing the steps needed to obtain our degree, it is important that we take the time to create relationships with people along the way. Recently the blog has uploaded several posts about e-networking and the importance of creating conn ...read it

CRM- Career Lunch and Learn Event (Part 2)
CRM- Career Lunch and Learn Event (Part 2)

The Department of Criminal Justice and Criminology is holding their last information session to help students narrow down their ideas of what to do post-Ryerson. Keep reading for more information! Career Lunch and Learn Careers in Policing and Corr ...read it