Question: What’s the value in joining a professional association? Answer: When you’re a busy student your time is precious. Getting involved in a professional association aligned to your chosen field or industry…
Question: I’m looking for a full-time job but not finding much in my field. Who is hiring? Answer: There’s no doubt that the current ‘situation’ has had a major economic impact translating…
It’s hard to find something when you don’t know what you’re looking for. Do Your Research is not just a beloved clap-back for social media arguments, it’s important advice for anyone…
Question: I’ve been putting off using LinkedIn but the time has come! How should I get started? Answer: Absolutely, LinkedIn can be a great online tool anytime but especially when ‘offline’ (person-to-person) approaches are just not possible. Being adaptable and looking for ways to keep…
Adaptation is a key skill for any successful career, but so is self-care. Distancing precautions during COVID-19 provide fertile ground to keep developing the skill of adaption and resilience. Still,…
With the days getting longer and spring around the corner—things are looking up! But let’s take a moment to address a less sunny topic that we face in Career Services…
Question: I know I should ‘tailor’ my resume, but I don’t have much related experience. Help! Answer: You’re on the right track. A tailored resume is more likely to land…
Question: Where can I find a summer job in my field? Answer: Great question and great timing! Many employers look to fill their summer hiring needs between January and…
Question: I keep hearing about having a ‘professional network’. What is one exactly and is having one important? Answer: Absolutely, let’s start with the concept of ‘networking’. In a nutshell,…
How long does it take to find a job after graduating from BCIT? That’s a bit like asking “how high is up?”. The answer is extremely relative to the person…