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Social Media you know the drill.. but online really is the new IRL. And that means you need to make sure your online profiles are a direct reflection of the professional you want to be viewed as! If you think potential employers aren't checking social media, think again! Let's get you putting your best professional foot forward online!   Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a qu...

Yup, if you are a NC student (or even a recent grad) you need to be taking advantage of the Career Services team available at NC to help you with that job search. Starting with your resume! We sit down with Venessa Magny, Career Consultant at NC on what services are offered to help with the job search and prep process - with a feature on getting your resume reviewed! Don't forget to listen to...

Going over the End of the Year Student Checklist that is geared towards our graduating students - but if  you just want to get ahead of the game or are maybe finishing a semester and looking to gain part time or seasonal employment! These steps will help you with that too! So listen in as we dive into the list and item #1: Have your resume reviewed   Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a...

CSEL Host Sarah has Dana Brown - Student Experience Coordinator at NC join as co-host to talk about "Connecting the Dots" How students can become the most attractive candidate to future employers by adding onto the hard skills of learning their academics with developing their soft skills through their experience! Dana talks us through what "Connecting The Dots" can look like an...

 Alumni Chat with Daniela Cortes: Mechanical Engineering Technician and Business Sales and Marketing Grad - On Taking Advantage Of Your Time at NC And Using Your Co-op As A Competitive Edge CSEL Host Sarah is joined again with Ali Weir, Co-op, Career & Employer Relations Consultant here at NC - for another Alumni Chat. This time with two-time graduate Daniela Cortes, who graduated from both th...

 Alumni Chat: Janine Young Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management Grad On Taking A Chance That Turned Into Her Career! Today CSEL host Sarah is joined with Al Weir, Co-op, Career & Employer Relations Consultant here at NC.  Where they chat with Janine Young-  graduate of the Business Administration – Supply Chain and Operations Management  program now Strategic Sourci...

CSEL Host Sarah shares the eight skills employers are looking for in 2021 From creative problem solving and innovation to active listening, we go through the top soft skills to work on mastering to stand out to future employers. Workshops coming up: Entrepreneurship Workshop - Tuesday, March 16th @ 3PM - REGISTER HERE Essential Skills Workshop - Tuesday, March 23rd @ 3PM - REGISTER HERE Connecting...

Today CSEL host Sarah is joined with Al Weir, Co-op, Career & Employer Relations Consultant here at NC. They sit down *virtually* to chat with David Pratt -  graduate of the Greenhouse Technician program, that has led an accomplished career path! Listen in to hear how his co-op experience contributed to his career journey! A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for...

CSEL Host Sarah connects with one of our academic advisors Katherine Gottli on what it means to be resilient, and how it can directly relate to your academics and career path! Don't have it? Who does!! Resiliency is something your build and  build, listen in for strategies to do just that! Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@n...

CSEL Host Sarah shares ten good habits for college students to adopt to become their best productive self! Habits are a hot topic, they say it takes 21 days to make a habit, well it only takes one day to start! From a healthy sleep schedule to spending smart, start working to apply these to your college life now! Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email...

CSEL Host Sarah sits down with Heather Craig-Morton one of our academic advisors at NC, to walk you through strategies - and give you a checklist for career planning! No matter where you are in your career planning cycle – your first job ever, your first professional job out of college, or an academic/career change in progress – preparing for a job can be exciting and slightly overwhelming. There...

The end goal is to be a working professional, to make the transition from student to the working world a smooth one - start doing these ten things! Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make th...

*note: this is a recording of the LinkedIn workshop on hosted on Jan 28th Career Fair prep with a LinkedIn Workshop by Career Success Strategist Madi Fuller Follow along in this workshop style podcast for how to use your LinkedIn to the full potential. Madi shares strategies for using the online platform to benefit your career path! VISIT careerfair.niagaracollege.ca for more information on the NC...

Sarah flies solo with an episode on how NC students can to prepare their elevator pitch. Breaking it down into what an elevator pitch is, what students shoul include, how they can perfect it and deliver it with confidence! Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go T...

CSEL host Sarah chats with Courtney Zahara the founder of Rare Collectives luxe handmade swim & apparel. Courtney is a graduate of Event Management, who was one of first cohorts to graduate during the Covid-19 pandemic. Faced with a pause in her industry of study, she refused to pause her career and took a turn down the road of entrepreneurship! GUEST Courtney Zahara @rare.collectives www.rare...

Whether you just had a bit of information overload or you missed orientation day completely. Listen to this episode to catch up and advice on what to do next! IMPORTANT LINKS TO NOTE: Niagara College COVID-19 updates https://www.niagaracollege.ca/covid19/ Program Delivery Methods https://www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/help/delivery-methods/ Timetable Support https://www.niagaracollege.ca/mync/help/tim...

PS. yes, one thing is really just do nothing! You've earned it! Sarah and Dana chat about the end of semester as the winter break is near! Listing off some things to do with your downtime over the holidays! Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College T...

Amber is back! Our sustainability guru on how students (and anyone really) can be sustainable this holiday season! From DIY decor to locally sourced gifts, listen in for ways to reduce your footprint this holiday season!  A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most out of their time in college and an all-access pass for students...

Sarah chats with Marsha Fiorino Career Consultant and Jody Thomas Academic Advisor on our EAC team - Student Engagement, Academic Advising and Career Services department at NC. Marsha gives advice for student to navigate their career path search! While Jody touches on some very key important dates related to students academics for the end of term as well as for a January start!  A podcast by @geti...

Sarah chats with Niagara College Alumni,  Madison Vine - Channel Marketing Manager, My Wine Country & Wine Club at Andrew Peller LTD. She shares her NC experience, what she did as a student to land her dream job and the importance of fostering relationships when making career moves as a young professional  A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are...

Sarah chats with Niagara College Career Consultant Ali Weir - on how students can networking in a virtual world and land that interview. As well as how to be successful with a virtual interview  A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most out of their time in college and an all-access pass for students to listen, learn and start...

LEAD at NC has launched - our Leadership Exploration and Development program that is a free program for NC students to build and develop their skill set and become a better LEADER Interested? Listen in and contact LEAD@niagaracollege.ca  A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most out of their time in college and an all-access p...

Sarah chats with Niagara College Academic Advisors Andrea and Katherine - on what questions students should be asking themselves halfway through the semester, for a little post-reading week now what?!  A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most out of their time in college and an all-access pass for students to listen, learn an...

Sarah with 10 things you can do for your professional development over reading week as a quick 10 minute listen (okay just a little over!) Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca Go To College They Said A podcast by @getinvolvedNC Go To College They Said... is a podcast for students who are looking to make the most ou...

Sarah chats with Indigenous Student Success Leaders - Ashley and Emily about the Indigenous Education department at NC, how students can feel supported, get involved and learn about the culture and community within their own NC community. visit their website connect on facebook Follow us on instagram at @getinvolvednc Have a question? Ask your e-mentor via email at peermentoring@niagaracollege.ca...