Getting Good Enough Marks So That You Can Graduate!
Having trouble in school? Do not hesitate to check in with your Student Services! You are paying big bucks for this through your tuition.
I work in the counseling and support program at Laurentian University and a student who is consistently having challenges may...
i) have an undiagnosed learning disability. Your special needs department can help.
ii) have emotional/social problems. Your college or university should have a counseling and mentoring program.
iii) be in the wrong program. There are excellent tools available to help you discover where your strengths lie, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs Type Indicator. Ideally, your school will offer this. If not, there are online options, for a fee. See www.personalitydesk.com
iv) have an underlying health problem. Go see the campus Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
v) be bone lazy. Not nice to say, but it's true in every walk of life.
vi) lack the academic skills needed to succeed. Laurentian University's Student Services offers an excellent free online study guide called On the Right Track. The major challenges covered include (but are not limited to) are university terminology, selecting courses, getting academic advice, managing time, and developing new study skills - listening and notetaking skills, critical thinking, academic reading and writing, making presentations, and test and exam taking.
So as my spouse is wont to say to our kids, "Straighten up and fly right!"
i) have an undiagnosed learning disability. Your special needs department can help.
ii) have emotional/social problems. Your college or university should have a counseling and mentoring program.
iii) be in the wrong program. There are excellent tools available to help you discover where your strengths lie, including the Strong Interest Inventory and Myers Briggs Type Indicator. Ideally, your school will offer this. If not, there are online options, for a fee. See www.personalitydesk.com
iv) have an underlying health problem. Go see the campus Nurse Practitioner or Physician.
v) be bone lazy. Not nice to say, but it's true in every walk of life.
vi) lack the academic skills needed to succeed. Laurentian University's Student Services offers an excellent free online study guide called On the Right Track. The major challenges covered include (but are not limited to) are university terminology, selecting courses, getting academic advice, managing time, and developing new study skills - listening and notetaking skills, critical thinking, academic reading and writing, making presentations, and test and exam taking.
So as my spouse is wont to say to our kids, "Straighten up and fly right!"
Things You Can Be Doing Right Now to Improve Your “Hire-ability”
According the to February 2008 issue of JobPostings magazine, there are many things you can be doing RIGHT NOW to improve your “hire-ablity.”
1. Read Magazines, Periodicals and Websites
2. Join an Industry Association
3. Take Extra “Weekend” Non-Credit Courses
4. Take Part in School Clubs
5. Take Part in Internships and Co-ops
NB: Talk to profs in your department about these. Or find one privately.
6. Take Part in Industry Events
7. Network
8. Volunteer
9. Do Plenty of Research
10. Get Relevant Work Experience
For the full article check out jobpostings.ca
According the to February 2008 issue of JobPostings magazine, there are many things you can be doing RIGHT NOW to improve your “hire-ablity.”
1. Read Magazines, Periodicals and Websites
2. Join an Industry Association
3. Take Extra “Weekend” Non-Credit Courses
4. Take Part in School Clubs
5. Take Part in Internships and Co-ops
NB: Talk to profs in your department about these. Or find one privately.
6. Take Part in Industry Events
7. Network
8. Volunteer
9. Do Plenty of Research
10. Get Relevant Work Experience
For the full article check out jobpostings.ca
Here are two examples of Weekend Non-Credit Courses you can pick up very easily.
SMART SERVE
This course provides you with the information you need to be a responsible alcoholic beverage server. Upon successful completion, students receive a Smart Serve card.
Why is this useful? For fund-raising - for the organization itself if it's non-profit, and for the company if it's sponsoring a charity!
STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR (LEVEL C)
This is a 14-hour course is offered through St.John and other organization. First Aid is the emergency care given at the scene to the injured or suddenly ill person. This course provides basic knowledge on preserving life, preventing injury/illness from becoming worse, and promoting recovery. The CPR component includes how to help a choking person as well as one-person, two-person, adult, child, and infant CPR.
This is a valuable skill-set to have in any organization or company.
SMART SERVE
This course provides you with the information you need to be a responsible alcoholic beverage server. Upon successful completion, students receive a Smart Serve card.
Why is this useful? For fund-raising - for the organization itself if it's non-profit, and for the company if it's sponsoring a charity!
STANDARD FIRST AID & CPR (LEVEL C)
This is a 14-hour course is offered through St.John and other organization. First Aid is the emergency care given at the scene to the injured or suddenly ill person. This course provides basic knowledge on preserving life, preventing injury/illness from becoming worse, and promoting recovery. The CPR component includes how to help a choking person as well as one-person, two-person, adult, child, and infant CPR.
This is a valuable skill-set to have in any organization or company.
Why volunteer?
In order to capture the employer's attention, your résumé needs to stand out from all the others. One way to do this is to show employers that you are an involved member of society - someone who is committed to making the community a better place to live. Make sure your volunteer work appears on your résumé.
One approach is to add a section to your résumé called 'Volunteer Work' or 'Community Service'. For example, Laurentian University has a volunteering webpage set up just for this. (Thank you Melissa.)
"If you are a student or graduate seeking your first job, volunteer work demonstrates that you have other skills in addition to your academic knowledge.
If you are returning to the work force after some time away, volunteer work illustrates that you have remained active and continued to develop your skills.
If you are wanting to change your present career, volunteer work done in the career field you would like to move into could prove invaluable in helping you make the change." - Victoria U., N.Z.
In order to capture the employer's attention, your résumé needs to stand out from all the others. One way to do this is to show employers that you are an involved member of society - someone who is committed to making the community a better place to live. Make sure your volunteer work appears on your résumé.
One approach is to add a section to your résumé called 'Volunteer Work' or 'Community Service'. For example, Laurentian University has a volunteering webpage set up just for this. (Thank you Melissa.)
"If you are a student or graduate seeking your first job, volunteer work demonstrates that you have other skills in addition to your academic knowledge.
If you are returning to the work force after some time away, volunteer work illustrates that you have remained active and continued to develop your skills.
If you are wanting to change your present career, volunteer work done in the career field you would like to move into could prove invaluable in helping you make the change." - Victoria U., N.Z.
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