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2023
Synergy on an Island
The idea of synergy - 1+1 = 3 is something I have not thought about before. After a group...
Session 19 Group Presentation- It’s Team Time!
Session 19 Group Presentation Click the link to see the presentation made by session 19 participants about Team Work...
Best question to ask at the end of an interview
During the interview skills workshop, I was surprised to learn how important it is to ask questions at the end of an interview. I've never thought about interviews as a two-way decision. I also get to decide if I want the job too. The one question to ask...
Session 18 Group Project- Networking.
Click the link to see session 18's group project about networking. PP 1- NETWORKING
Strength Statements
It was interesting to think about my strengths in a different way. I learned that to identify my strengths I needed to be specific and not general. Strength statements often start with the phrase, “I feel strong when…” or “I love it when…” Some examples I love...
Being Confident
I learned from the 'Confidence building' workshop that the best way to be confident is to change the inner thoughts that I have and use positive affirmations instead. My positive affirmations are as follows: I am enough The best chapter of my life is about...
Hidden Job Market
The hidden job market was an eye-opener for me. According to the statistics we learned on the program, 80-85% of jobs will never appear on job boards or the internet. We have to get out there and do research in order to find them. As a result of this, I spent...
Session 17 Group Project- Interdependant Relationships.
Click on the Link below to view session 17's group project about creating 'Win-Win' situations. Interdependant Relationships
What will I take away from this course?
The ATS systems will be something I will take away from this course. I also found the tailoring of your resume and cover letter tips helpful. I also really enjoyed the team-building exercise and taking the quizzes on our personalities.
Session 16 Group Project- Application Tracking Systems
ATS Presentation
My lessons from my time with ‘Experience Counts’ I want to pass on to new participants.
The Experience Counts program introduced me to computer programs that I had not used before and I am confident to use them now. My advice is to just give it all a try. I was reluctant at first, thinking I could do not do it, but in the end I was proud of my...