RICH BEFORE 30!! (Can your dreams still come true?)

Hey everyone!

Have the recession blues got you feeling down? Here's some inspiration!
I found a really cool article from the "Job Postings" magazine from the Academic Advising and Career Center. It discusses some really useful tips to help you on your road to success. I found it extremely helpful and I really think you should drop by the AA&CC and read it if you get the chance. Here's a quick summary of the 10 steps:

1. FOCUS: Do what makes you happy - Don't over-commit yourself. Figure out which activities will help you achieve your primary goals and learn to say 'no'.

2. PRIORITIZE: don't waste time on things that don't make you happy

3. WORK HARD: and maintain your enthusiasm!

4. RESEARCH: Identify role models in your industry and research what they did.

5. MENTOR: Get a role model to mentor you.

6. TEAM BUILD: Work with people you admire.

7. DO FAVOURS: Go out of your way to lend a hand

8. VOLUNTEERS: Get next to the bigwigs by helping out with special projects

9. TAKE RISKS: create and take opportunities to learn new things.

10. FOCUS AGAIN: Don't let money get in the way of doing what makes you happy.


BEST WISHES!
ACE

What is 'Get Started'?

Get Started is a one day academic orientation event created for incoming students. The program is designed to introduce you to, and help you use all of the tools necessary to have a successful first year at the University of Toronto Scarborough.

Why you should go:
--> you will get the opportunity to meet staff and faculty members
--> get the chance to interact with other first year students
--> you will also get the chance to choose which first year courses
--> get tips & advice from a Coach - a senior student.
--> you will get to explore the campus
--> get your new UofT Student Card

Find out more and register here:
http://www.utsc.utoronto.ca/~getstarted

International Opportunities Fair

Date: Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Time: 11:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Place: Science Wing Meeting Place

Have you ever thought about going overseas? Or are you just curious about the things you can do internationally?

Come to the fair to gather information and speak directly with representatives from a variety of organizations with interests around the world.

Be sure to bring copies of your updated resume. Many organizations will be collecting resumes at the Fair. Get your resume critiques prior to the Fair at the Academic Advising & Career Centre, room AC213. Preparation is key to success at a Job Fair.

Summer Job Fair!

Had enough of the snow? Wondering about your plans for the summer? Well you are in luck! The Summer Job Fair is around the corner.

Date: January 29,2009
Time: 11:00am-2:00pm
Location: Science Wing Meeting Place

This is the perfect opportunity to get information on summer positions. Many organizations complete their hiring for Summer by the end of February. This fair offers you the chance to speak with representatives from a large number of organizations from many different sectors. All students are welcome to attend!

Preparation is key to success at a job fair! Visit Summer Job Fair site for tips on how to prepare for the fair!

I will also be attending the event! Look for me or any staff member from the Academic Advising and Career Centre if you have questions.

All the best at the event!!

ACE

Goals, got any?

Welcome back everyone! I hope everyone had a relaxing and enjoyable break. New year, new semester, and I know for many including myself, that means new goals. Let's be honest here, I have not been the greatest at achieving my goals so I'm taking a new approach this year. I'm going to make my goals SMART.

SMART Goal is:

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Realistic

Timely

And my SMART goal for this year is:

I am going to complete my e-portfolio by the end of this term so I have something to present to potential employers by attending all six of the weekly E-Portfolio workshops starting on January 20th.

Specific? Who? me. What? Start my e-portfolio. When? Starting on January 20th for 6 weeks and for 2 hours each week. Why? So I'll have my very own e-portfolio to show future potential employers.

Measurable? Yes, I have to attend 6 out of the 6 sessions available.

Attainable? Definitely, 2 hours for 6 weeks. I can do this!

Realistic? For sure, this is something I really want to do. I am very able and willing to do it!

Timely? Giving myself plenty of time to complete my e-portfolio by the end of this term.

If you're interesting in learning more about SMART goals, read this great website.

If you're interesting in joining me and completing your e-portfolio this term, sign up on the Intranet.

Best of luck in this new term.

ACE