Hello world! I’m Farihah, and I’ll be one of the student bloggers here.
Allow me to tell you a bit about myself: I am a second-year UTSC student
Specializing in Strategic Management. I love baking, reading, and getting
involved everywhere I can!
Throughout the summer, I’ll be sharing some issues I’ve experienced
while job-hunting, and some of the resources and strategies I’ve used to get
myself out of the jobless slump.
Now, before I go any further, I want to make sure you know one thing –
not having a job isn’t the worst thing in the world. The free time will allow
you to explore different opportunities such as extra-curricular activities,
focusing on your academics, and volunteering (which is a great opportunity to
expand your network)!
Wait, wait, wait…volunteering? Networking? How are they even in the
same sentence?
Allow me to back up a bit; business networking is when you meet
individuals who may be able to further your career opportunities, and grant you
access to new ones. These people can be CEOs, your professor, or even the bank
teller at your local branch. Everyone you befriend could potentially be your
key to the perfect job.
If you find yourself unable to find work for the summer months, try to
see what volunteer opportunities are available in your area. Refer to the
“Volunteering” Tipsheet posted on the AACC webpage: http://joomla.utsc.utoronto.ca/aaccweb/images/stories/CareerTipsheet/Volunteering.pdf
Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, and will allow you to
gain skills that you can transfer to other jobs. If you’re particularly
passionate about a cause, volunteering at a related charity may end up being
your path to a career there. Work hard, network, and show people that you’re
passionate, and you will be guaranteed a bright future.
-Farihah
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