CareerWise
We have helped close to 4000 students since beginning
our services in
1997
 Our Mission...
To deliver
quality work-search information and career advisement to George Brown
College alumni and recent graduates, that can be used to develop
an action plan that will lead to satisfying employment.
We Provide:
Who is Eligible?
Can't make it to the college?
Tips that help you get ahead faster
Useful Links
Book a consultation:
For more information or to book an appointment call:
Trisha Grace at 416-415-5000, ext. 2395 or email
.
The CareerWise office is located at:
St. James Campus of George Brown College
200 King Street East, in room 586C.
We Provide:
Innovative
solutions for individuals who are facing career challenges in the following
areas:
Work Search
Looking for work is an integrated process, with each step building
on the previous one. Here at CareerWise you get one-to-one assistance
with
developing your occupational/career goals and evaluating your relevant
skills and strengths. You will be able to get the tools and advice
to help promote you fully to the job market. Click
here to find out more about improving your work-search techniques.
- Developing effective résumés
- Targeted cover letters
- Preparing for interviews
- Portfolio
- Using the internet effectively
- Networking/Hidden
Job Market
Assessment
The key to occupational success comes from the combination of interests,
skills and abilities, personal style and values that you bring to work.
Determining where we "fit in" is what vocational assessment
is all about. By using information gained from assessment instruments,
we can work together to determine which career options will most likely
offer personal, financial and career success.
- Who Am I?
- Jackson
Vocational Interest Survey
- Value Card
Sort
- Personality Dimensions
There are separate fees for the assessments; please call for details.
Career Development
Career development is a lifelong process requiring on-going self evaluation,
self-motivation and skills enhancement. CareerWise provides the tools
and strategies to help you with this ongoing process. Click
here to find out more about career exploration.
- Making a career shift or career change
- Dealing with performance
issues
- Meeting employer's needs
- Life long learning
goal
Who is Eligible?
Students in their final semester and recent graduates of George Brown College
This service is FREE for up to 1 year after your graduation
Alumni of George Brown College
Please call for further information.
Can't make it to the college?
No problem, all of our services (except for the assessments) can be
done telephonically. All that is required is uninterrupted access to
a telephone, and access to a computer and email.
Tips that help you get ahead faster
- Know yourself, your goals, values and skills.
In order to market yourself effectively determine what exactly it is that you
are selling. What is it that makes you an outstanding candidate for the job?
Don’t leave it up to the employer to figure out the job that best suits you.
Always assess your skills from an employer’s perspective.
- Develop a tailored résumé.
The main purpose of the résumé is to get you an interview! With that in mind,
market your skills to gain interest from the employer. Select relevant skills
and activities that draw attention and always construct the résumé so that it’s
easy to read without any errors.
- Research the market.
Research gives you insight as to what the employer is looking for when
screening résumés and interviewing applicants. Research can also widen your
scope of the industry you are interested in, the educational requirements, the
salary scale, and current trends.
- Expand your network.
In today’s market you need to develop the right contacts! Keep in mind that
every member of your work search network has the potential to know
someone, who knows someone, who can get you a foot in the employment
door!
- Nail the interview.
If you are pursuing work that you are excited about – show it! Know why you
are a good fit for the job and how you can contribute. Know about the
company/organization in order to talk about their business intelligently.
Prepare stories that illustrate your strengths.
- Don’t forget etiquette.
“Please” and “thank you” go a long way. Go even further with a firm
handshake and plenty of eye contact.
- Always follow up.
Follow up with an email reiterating your interest and thanking the interviewer
for his or her time.
Useful Links
Work Search Information
Recruitment
Volunteering
For more information or to book an appointment call:
Trisha Grace at 416-415-5000, ext. 2395 or email
.
The CareerWise office is located at:
St. James Campus of George Brown College
200 King Street East, in room 586C.
Revised:
November 5, 2009
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