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Fine-tuning Your Resume
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth A good résumé has one objective – to help you land an interview. Your résumé provides potential employers with a brief summary of your work and volunteer experience, education and skills. An effective résumé will help you sell your skills and abilities to employers. You may also use your résumé in other situations such as applying for a scholarship, seeking admission to an educational institution or applying for a work visa in another country. Before you begin your résumé, think about the type of skills you have that employers will find valuable and think about what skills may be required for the job you are applying for. After brainstorming about your skills and abilities, think about what experiences you’ve had at work, at school … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, In The News, Seasonal
Where To Look for a Job
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth In order to get a summer job, you need to know where to look. Networking can help you to find job opportunities. It can be described as talking with people who can help you reach your career goals, and it can be formal or informal. An informal chat with a neighbour or a formal scheduled meeting with a company manager are both examples of networking. You can learn to network effectively by following a few simple rules: Keep your visits brief. Appear enthusiastic about the information your contact is sharing. Never ask your contact to do your job search for you. View the meeting as an opportunity to gather information rather than as a job interview. Some questions you might want to ask your contact are: How did … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, In The News, Seasonal
Ubuntu Users Group
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Now that there are a few people in town using Ubuntu is there any interest in forming a Ubuntu Users Group? The group wouldn't necessarily be for Ubuntu users only, rather for anyone interested in breaking free from the shackles of Microsoft and experiencing the true power in their computer without mortgaging the farm for new hardware. New users, old users and everyone in between. If there is interest you can contact me via Teeswater.Ca Cheers! Mark Tweet … Read entire article »
Filed under: Notices
Eight Keys To Employability
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth When busy employers narrow down applicants for a job, they may use the Eight Keys to Employability as a screening tool. These eight keys help employers remain equitable while hiring the best candidate for the job. To better your chances of finding a job, show potential employers that you have the Eight Keys to Employability. 1. Personal values: Employers want workers who demonstrate a positive attitude and are motivated, honest, and goal-oriented. Project a positive self-image to employers and demonstrate that you are willing to reach beyond personal limitations. 2. Problem-solving and decision-making skills: Employers in all industries want employees that are flexible, creative, innovative and are able to reason and make objective judgments. 3. Ability to relate with other people: Employers want friendly, co-operative team … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, In The News, Seasonal
Looking For Your First Summer Job
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth Are you wondering what to put on your résumé because you lack on-the-job experience? You might not realize that all of the valuable skills you have gained through your education, recreational activities and volunteer experiences can help you promote yourself to employers. Though you may not have all the work experience listed on the job posting, employers may want to hire you! Instead of focusing on your lack of work history, try focusing on your transferable job skills. Transferable skills are sets of abilities that are needed to do a broad range of jobs. You may have more career-related skills than you think. Things you do all of the time may be great transferable job skills. Do you have a positive attitude? Can you … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, In The News, Seasonal
Hire a Youth Week
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The Walkerton Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) will host its annual Hire a Youth Week from Monday, June 7 to Friday, June 11 2010. Hire a Youth Week promotes youth employment by providing job opportunities and networking events for young people and employers. “This year, we are continuing our tradition of helping young people find summer employment, “said Emily Grubb, Youth Services Officer. “Hire A Youth Week highlights the importance of getting that first job for some young people, or finding career-related work experience for others.” Visit the Walkerton SCCY in the community this week, at the following events: Monday, June 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. between Kincardine and Sauble Beach for a Race for Jobs event. Two teams of Youth Services Officers will race toward each other along … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, In The News, Seasonal
Job Hunting
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth Before you know school will be over and you can start planning your summer! You may already have some exciting plans for the summer. But have you thought about how you are going to pay for these plans? If not, consider finding a summer job. Supporting Youth, Serving Communities You may be thinking that looking for a job isn’t easy, especially if you’re not sure where to start. Well, we have the solution. The Walkerton Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY) is here to help you with your job search! If you are looking for casual, part-time or full-time summer employment, the SCCY is a great place to start. The Centre acts as a link between youth and employers looking for summer workers. Our offices post … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, Ideas, In The News, Seasonal
Employers Need to Know…
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth The summer is fast approaching, which means that there are hundreds of young people who will soon be looking for jobs in the Walkerton – Kincardine area. The temporary and flexible labour services that young people provide can be a valuable resource for your business. If your company receives rush orders, has an employee on maternity leave or needs to improve office efficiency, Hire a Youth! Young people can offer many skills including: Flexibility – Young people can often work days, evenings or weekends. Some are available for part-time employment, while others are available full-time. From physical labour to office work to computer programming, young people can meet your organizational needs. Technological Skills – Today’s Canadian youth are among the best educated and most at … Read entire article »
Filed under: Employment, Ideas, In The News, Seasonal
Today’s Events
February 7, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
February 7, 2012 – Reach Out & Learn - 7:00 pm
Coming Events
- February 7, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
- February 7, 2012 – Reach Out & Learn - 7:00 pm
February 8, 2012 – Recycling - Mildmay - All Day- February 9, 2012 – Teeswater Pipe Band - 7:30 pm
February 10, 2012 – Youth Curling - 6:00 pm- February 13, 2012 – South Bruce Business Information Meeting - 7:30 pm
February 14, 2012 – Valentine's Day - All Day- February 14, 2012 – Recycling - Teeswater/Formosa - 8:00 am
- February 14, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
- February 16, 2012 – Teeswater Pipe Band - 7:30 pm
- February 17, 2012 – Youth Curling - 6:00 pm
- February 21, 2012 – Quilt Tying Group - 9:30 am
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