Many companies might not be hiring today, as they are figuring out how to do business virtually in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. But, they will be, and you want to be ready when that time comes!

Jack Kelly, Senior Contributor with Forbes.com, breaks down how students can better position themselves for their job search. Check out Jack’s article here:
How Soon-To-Be College Graduates Can Job Hunt During The Coronavirus Outbreak

For more information and employment resources, visit Student Employment Services at rrc.ca/ses. Contact us at jobcentre@rrc.ca to book a virtual meeting with an Employment Advisor for assistance with your job search!

To ensure safety of students, faculty and staff, we are suspending all events on all campuses at this time, cancelling the following:

Employer on-Campus: Western Financial Group
Scheduled for March 31st and April 8th

Employer on-Campus: CanadaLife
Scheduled for April 1st and April 3rd

Info Session: Job Searching with LinkedIn
Scheduled for March 31st and April 2nd

We will announce new dates as they become available.

In the meantime, the Student Employment Services team is available to assist you with employment-related questions you may have via email or over the phone, including:

• Resume development
• Cover letter writing
• Interview preparation
• Job searching

Contact us at 204.632.3966 or jobcentre@rrc.ca to connect with an Employment Advisor!

Your feedback is essential to making sure future conferences like Directions meet student needs. By completing the survey, your names were included in the draw to win a $250 Visa gift card.

And the winner is… Saveina Dixon! Congratulations Saveina!

We hope that you all enjoyed attending the conference!

Shift Coaching and TalentEgg are egg-cited to offer a leadership development opportunity giveaway for the Shift Corporate Coach Program™️ to a student or recent graduate. The giveaway opens January 23, 2020 until February 16, 2020.

This giveaway is a $5000 value and covers the entire cost of the Shift Corporate Coach Program™️ for the winner. At the completion of this program, the winner will receive a Shift Corporate Coach Certificate and will be eligible to receive their own individual Registered Corporate Coach™️ (RCC™️) designation from the WABC™️

Here’s how you can enter to win a spot in the Shift Corporate Coach Program™️:

1. Register at talentegg.ca
2. Record a short video intro on talentegg.ca (this will also put you in front of the best employers in the country!)
3. Upload a resume on talentegg.ca
4. Write 300-500 words about why they think they should win

But there’s more!

We will also be selecting one runner up, who will receive a full day coaching program at the Shift Office in Unionville, Ontario. The Brains on Coaching™️ Program is an exploration into the Brain and how we can utilize Brain Science in Coaching. The participant will be taken through new tools that can be applied back on the job immediately. This full-day session will take place on April 4, 2020 and is a $545 value.

Here’s how the giveaway works:

Complete the submission requirements and tell us why you deserve to receive this leadership development opportunity. Shift Coaching and TalentEgg will review all submissions during the judging period between February 18, 2020 to February 23, 2020. The winner and runner up will be announced on February 24, 2020.

This giveaway is open to all Canadian Post-Secondary Students and New Grads (graduation year 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020).

See full terms and conditions here.

Red River College has partnered with Ten Thousand Coffees, a professional development platform, to connect you with alumni and help you:

• Gain a better understanding of future career opportunities
• Develop confidence and communication skills with guided practice
• Build your own supportive network of Red River College alumni

The platform is free to use, and you can participate in-person or online. All you have to do is fill out your profile and provide a few details on your career goals. We will take care of the rest and even guide you through the conversation so you can make a great impression!

Over 500 RRC alumni have already joined this platform and are eager to meet with you to share their experiences and answer your questions.

Join today!

The Directions Conference connects Red River College students in Business and Applied Arts with industry professionals in many areas of business. The breakout sessions covering topics including networking, personal branding, and various industry perspectives are quickly filling up. Register now as seats are limited!

Date: Thu, Feb 6, 2020
Location: Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
To register, visit: DirectionsConference.ca

Zach Bales, winner of the $150 The Keg gift card

Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page for answers to common questions we are asked about the Directions Conference.

Congratulations to the winner of the 4th early bird prize, $150 The Keg gift card, Zach Bales!

And if you register by Jan 24, 2020, you will qualify for the $75 Ultimate Dining gift card and 2 movie tickets early bird prize draw!

You can apply for a bursary for the fees to the Directions Conference. For more information, visit DirectionsConference.ca.

NOTE: By registering for the Directions Conference, I agree that Red River College (including its Board of Governors, officers, employees, agents and partners) can use photographs and video footage taken at this event for future educational or promotional purposes. I understand there will be no payment for the use of these images, and that Red River College will not require my approval when such images are used. I will not hold Red River College responsible if my image is blurry, distorted, edited or otherwise altered.

The RRCSA Career Fair 2020 is happening on Jan 22nd (NDC) and Jan 23rd (EDC)! Prepare for the career fair ahead of time to make the most out of your experience.

Attend a Career Fair: Strategies and Tips Information Session to find out how to prepare for and what to expect at career fairs. Learn how to plan a strategy for the most effective and efficient use of your time, how to approach employers with an introduction that makes a good impression, and how to follow-up after the fair.

Career Fair: Strategies and Tips Information Sessions

Exchange District Campus
Mon, Jan 13, 2020
1 pm – 2 pm or 4 pm – 5 pm
Room P107

Notre Dame Campus
Tue, Jan 14, 2020
12 pm – 1 pm or 4 pm – 5 pm
White Lecture Theatre

Free to attend. Registration not required.

RRCSA Career Fair 2020 will be held at Notre Dame Campus on Wed, Jan 22nd, 10 am – 3 pm, & at the Exchange District Campus on Thu, Jan 23rd, 10 am – 2 pm. Free to attend and registration is not required.

Happy 2020! Welcome back and we hope you had a restful holiday break!

Now that school is back in session – you may be thinking about looking for opportunities to work while studying or during the summer break. Maybe you are graduating in the coming months and are looking forward to launching your career.

Keep an eye out for different networking and employment events to connect with industry experts and learn about employer expectations by visiting: Student Employment Services News & Events – Latest News

Remember that you can connect with Student Employment Services (SES) for assistance with your job search! SES offers a wide range of employment services including assistance with:

• job search
• networking
• cover letters
• resumes
• interviews

For more information and to book an appointment with an Employment Advisor, contact SES at jobcentre@rrc.ca or 204.632.3966.

See you on campus!

The TalentEgg Survey lets students and alumni give feedback and suggestions that will ultimately shape the future of recruitment, tell employers what’s important to them, and how to best connect with them about new job opportunities.

By completing the survey, you have the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 Visa Gift Cards!

Don’t miss out on having your voices heard!

Click here for the survey:

2020 TalentEgg Survey

As the Fall term comes to a close, the Student Employment Services team wishes you a restful holiday season and a wonderful start to year 2020!

Student Employment Services provides employment preparation assistance to students & recent graduates. Contact us at jobcentre@rrc.ca for help with cover letters, resumes, interviews and job search.