Getting any job, whether it be short-term, summer, or _per- manent can be a harrowing ex- perience in today’s tight job mar- ket. However, it need not be quite as traumatic as that, says David Dickie, Manager of the Canada Employment Centre on Campus here, if one uses an organized approach.

Mr. Dickie noted that “Right now students are concerned about getting a job,” whether that be a full-time position or a summer employment opportunity. It is ne- cessary to register with the office in the Main Building to be con- sidered for those jobs which may come along. ‘Jobs don’t get filled unless you are there at the right time with the right qualifications.””

Many graduating students re- gistered with the CEC(OC) office in the fall and had interviews with local, regional, and national re- cruiters as a result. Not all com- panies have yet finalized their hiring for this year, and there may yet be a few companies to come.

Tapping employment opportunities

However, it would be a good idea if you are graduating to consider working on your Plan B. This means preparing a resume, deve- loping your contacts, organizing yourself, writing letters, complet- ing application forms, and “being ready” for a job opportunity.

There are numerous books and booklets on all the aspects of the job hunt. What Colour is your Parachute? offers a number alter- native ideas worth considering. Booklets on Resumes, Finding the Right Job, and Interviews are available. Besides _ individual assistance, Mr. Dickie will be holding group sessions for in- terested students. Further in- formation can be obatined at the office.

Insofar as summer employment opportunities go, Mr. Dickie ad- vises “not to put all your eggs in one basket.’’ Your willingness to consider a number of job possi- bilities certainly increases your chances of getting one of them. Students are now starting to

enquire about the prospects for summer employment.

Some deadlines have already passed. One example is the Travel Information Counsellor with the Provincial Government which closed January 6th. However, other positions with provincial government departments (e.g. Agriculture, Highways, etc.) are still open. The deadline for most Federal Government jobs is the end of January. These jobs incude RCMP Supernumerary Constable, Parks Canada positions, Agricul- tural Research Station, Transport Canada, and the Department of National Defence.

A number of summer programs have recently been announced by various Federal ministers to create jobs for students and youth

through Challenge ’86, this year’s main summer employment pro-

gram. Flora MacDonald, Minister of Employment and Immigration, stated, ‘Clearly,

the best summer jobs are the ones that relate directly to a student’s career goals — and these are the kinds of jobs Challenge ’86 will encourage.’’ It is anticipated that Statistics Canada will be hiring a number ~of students/youth to assist in carrying out the Census in June.

Perhaps the most important re- quisite for getting hired is your attitude. Once you realize that it is ultimately your responsibility, you will have taken a big step forward.

A positive attitude will set you apart from others who are too lazy or seemingly overwhelmed to do anything about their circum- stances. Your attitude will carry

Over to your resume, the inter- view, doing practice or ‘‘mock”’ interviews — showing the willing- ness to take risks to improve. Looking for a job takes courage and initiative and the willingness to take a risk. Your willingness to

do so shows others you care about what happens to you. Rather than saying, “I’m unemployed or

there’s nothing out there any- way,”’ you admit that you’re look- ing for a job. You have a Plan B in case you don’t reach your main

job target. You realize that a “NO” is not a rejection of-you as a person, but only a rejection of your particular skills at this parti- cular time.

As one employer said, “There are lots of people looking for a job, but not very many who are

willing to WORK.” There will be peaks and valleys in your job search. It requires effort on your part, but having the right attitude will go a long way to smoothing out the valleys as you go about your job hunt.

= January 30, 1986

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