Be relevant.

It’s easier said than done to get on a recruiter’s radar but being relevant is one advice I’d like to give from one job hunter to another. Why?  Because you want to stand out from hundreds of other applicants and get that interview; because you want to be found by hiring managers and showcase your specialties; and because you want to be an active job hunter and look for positions in the hidden job market. Let me break it down into parts so you can improve your value proposition to potential employers.

First things first: The resume and cover letter
Resumes and cover letters are the main tools for any job seeker so make sure these are in good shape. They can be relevant by fitting in to what the job requires. Revise your resume and cover letter for each job application. Remember: You don’t need to add every job position you held --- only those that show experiences and transferrable skills that are important to the job you are applying to.

Have an online presence
How can you not exist online? Jobs do as well as many job postings and applications. Sign up to online communities that are related to your field and to social media sites that offer job boards and networking opportunities. LinkedIn is a good site to building your brand; make sure to add relevant keywords and content that will attract the right employer. Remember: Companies are researching you just as you are researching companies. You want to be found and be found in a good light.

Be proactive
Jobs can come to you if you look in the right places. Be relevant in your job search by connecting with persons of interest, whether it is someone who holds a position in your dream company or industry or someone with a similar position you would like to hold. Yes, this means networking --- online and offline at job fairs, workshops and conferences. There are many ways to be proactive on your job search. Aside from directly networking at events, you can choose to volunteer or set up an informational interview. Remember: Choose the person, organization, or event that relates with your career goals and interests in order to be more effective in your job search.

Here are some simple tips can help International students make their journey easier:

•You can book a study room online. Make sure you do this well in advance since there is a lot of demand for these rooms.

•There are good student tutors available at Centennial who you can make good use of. You can book them online.

•Use college gym. It has nice equipments and is a good place to maintain fitness. You can even choose to be trained personally. And be careful to maintain gym policies.

•Make use of games ranging from soccer, basketball, table tennis, badminton etc. available at Centennial.

•‘Student Centre’ is the answer to all student related queries. If you want to open a new club, whether music, rap or dance, you can get in touch with the Student Centre.

•Always carry i.d. with you – Such as a driver’s license

•Keep a check on your issued books at the library as to when to return it, to avoid a penalty. You can check it online at Centennial library website.

•Keep in touch with your myCentennial inbox. Important information regarding college events and free lunch seminars are mailed here.

Commuting through public transit can be extremely stressful, believe me! It is! I would like to give you some tips on how making commuting via public transit better! First of all, I would definitely recommend that you travel to your destination prior to the date you need to actually be there for. An example would be your first day of school, no one likes being late especially when you’re new to a class. I remember being late one time, everyone in the classroom was literally staring at me like I had taken candy from a baby! Never again!

Measuring how much time you need in your mornings can be a big help. Set your alarm to a certain time and see how long it would take you to get ready as you regularly would. Make sure you have your breakfast; it’s the most important meal of the day! Then, travel to your school the time you would actually have to be there for class. This really helped me arrive on time, not only to school but other destination such as work, interviews and much more. I would plan ahead, which you can never go wrong with.
I really hope you find this tip extremely helpful because I sure did!

Have a successful summer semester, everyone!
-jess

Here you go folks! Another semester is upon us and it only makes sense to talk about finding a study group. For those who are open for intellectual gatherings to obtain knowledge in the field of their study, finding a study group is worth the time and pays off in the end.


The search for finding a study group begins within your class. Chances are you will probably get to know (if not already know) some of your classmates and their level of knowledge and interest in the program. Once you identify the individual(s), it will be time for you to discuss on how to join the existing study group. You don’t need to fill up an application however, your commitment to the group has utmost importance. Once that phase is sorted out, usually members of the study group will have a preferred location where they gather few times a week to sit together, brainstorm some ideas, share some knowledge and help each other understand the course material better.


Be ready and make sure to have enough study material about an agreed upon course. The primary goal here is to gain and discuss the study material in a short period of time. Often you will be required to offer your help to a member who have questions about the course or need some feedback. The duration shouldn’t be a whole day event but instead an hour or two the least. It also shouldn’t encourage copy pasting from each other’s notes and are planning on how to position your group during exams for maximum cheating opportunities. All the best !!!!

Noticeably, my program is one of the greatest automotive programs in Canada and is the only one among all of the schools in Toronto.

 In this program, students have two choices: being an automotive technician or being an administrator. Students have their freedom to choose what they like and how they are going to be trained. Motive Power Administration, Motive Power Technician has the same automotive technological classes; however, administration stream has some basic business related class and the technicians should study applied mechanics.

 In labs, we have enough time and equipment to practice. In each class, we have a certain amount of tasks to finish. Professors will always be glad to offer us instructions.

We can improve our manual skills during a short time due to these labs. For example, in engine lab of last term, we disassembled and reassembled the whole engine and finish bunches of tasks. In theory classes, we learn the operating principles, the names and characters of the parts.

 The knowledge we learn on theory classes supports what we do in lab and the practices in lab realize the theory principles.

In short, the freedom of preference on automotive field and the combination of manual and theory show the best perspectives of this program.

Currently my favorite course in my accounting