A college career centre manager simplifies job search innovations

Here I'll reflect on the latest ways you may market yourself as a job seeker. Some of it will be innovative. Some may seem complicated. Always, though, I'll focus on ways to keep it simple. Finding a job is a job, but there is more to life -- and what you bring to the world of work -- than your resume.

Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Back to School Means Back to the Job Search

Did you see me on Global News last week?
http://www.globallethbridge.com/video/index.html?releasePID=NGXtefw6p6_Zc1I5UiiDOZ7vXOVPX6c5 - "Top News Sept 4.09", best viewed with Firefox.

Yes, there are jobs available for students now. Despite an increasing number of unemployed people in Southern Alberta and the highest student unemployment rate since 1977, The Works--Job & Career Services at Lethbridge College has NOT seen a dip in part-time job postings for students during back-to-school time in the last three years.


KISS

My advice to students is this:

1 -- Create a budget and stick to it. Check out resources at

Money Mentors

ALIS

Geezeo , Mint, and Wesabe

2 -- If you need to work while going to school, start your search now.

Visit your career centre on campus for free assistance with your work search and exclusive access to job postings. At Lethbridge College we've seen a dramatic drop in available part time jobs starting in October, so don't delay.

For more information on student employment rates from Statistics Canada, have a look at Academica's News


...Pam
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