How to Make Your Informational Interview Matter
By: Jillian Perkins-Marsh, alumni career counsellor For folks who are trying to figure out what an occupation is really like before taking the leap or for those trying to build their connections to help with their job search efforts, informational interviews can be extremely helpful. Really, what is better than one-on-one time with someone who can offer you career advice at minimum, and at the end of the spectrum, if all goes well,...
It’s okay not to know right now
Photo C/O Grant Holt By: Elizabeth DiEmanuele “We often don’t realize how resilient we can be,” says Kerri Latham, career counsellor at the Student Success Centre. “The truth is, the more times you fail, the easier it is to try.” For the Student Success Centre, providing students with the resources and supports needed to develop their resiliency in university is important. One piece of this work is normalizing failure, uncertainty and...
Meet Jess, a university graduate looking to start her career
When Jess completed her undergraduate degree, she found herself at a crossroads. Look for an entry-level position in primary health care? Or pursue additional studies to streamline her career path? Having decided to take the further education route, Jess began her search for a graduate certificate program that would provide the experience she needed to make her resume stand out. She found the right fit in Hamilton at Mohawk College...
McMaster University Offers Accredited Post-Grad Diploma to Manage the Evolution of Health Delivery Through Information
Expand upon your post-secondary studies to discover your pathway to an exciting career in health information. Learn and apply industry standards for the collection, use, and analysis of personal health data. Study information management’s principles and practices for privacy, confidentiality and security, and how these are applicable to health information systems. Learn how electronic information management is revolutionizing...
Staying safe on winter roads
Holiday travel plans can bring us together with family and loved ones. However, because winter weather in Canada can be extreme, it’s important to take a few precautions before you hit the road so you arrive safe and sound. The York Regional Police, based just north of Toronto, have provided a few tips to help keep you safe on the roads. Traveling in a winter wonderland Weathering the conditions: Double-check the weather conditions...
The Undergrad Peer Tutoring Network offers affordable tutoring to students
By: Elizabeth DiEmanuele The Student Success Centre is pleased to launch the Undergrad Peer Tutoring Network (UPTN), a new network for students to access affordable, quality student tutors, both in-person and online. The platform is powered by TutorOcean, a relatively new start-up company that was selected in partnership with the McMaster Engineering Society. Differing from other academic services available, this network is a chance...
