Venture for Canada offers post-secondary students the opportunity to explore entrepreneurial work experiences in Atlantic Canada, British Columbia and the Prairies. Learn invaluable skills on your road to building your future from those in the best position to teach – other entrepreneurs.

Both co-op and non co-op students are welcome. Full time and part time internships are available.

Venture for Canada internships fit the requirements of most co-op placements.

For more info, visit: Venture for Canada – Internships

The Directions Conference connects Red River College students in Business and Applied Arts with industry professionals in many areas of business. Keynote speakers, breakout informational sessions and the popular round table networking event combine into a rich and rewarding experience for both students and employers.

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

Congratulations to Dylan Shumka, winner of $150 Best Buy gift card!

Dylan Shumka (left) receiving the Early Bird Prize $150 Best Buy gift card.

The earlier you register for the Directions Conference 2020, the more chances you have to win one or more these awesome prizes:

$250 Polo Park gift card (deadline: Dec 4th)
$150 Outlet Mall gift card (deadline: Jan 10th)
$150 The Keg gift card (deadline: Jan 17th)
$75 Ultimate Dining gift card and 2 movie tickets (deadline: Jan 24th)

For more information and to register for the event, click here: Directions Conference 2020

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.

Are you interested in building a career in retail management?
Did you graduate within the last 2 years?

The North West Company is holding a hiring event featuring their Graduate Incentive Program, which provides recent graduates with an opportunity to build a career in Retail Management and receive a $25,000 incentive.

Hiring Event

Thu, Nov 28, 2019
6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
The North West Company Training Centre
657 Century St, Winnipeg, MB

For more information, visit: Graduate Incentive Program – The North West Company

Registration is now open!

The Directions Conference connects Red River College students in Business and Applied Arts with industry professionals in many areas of business. Keynote speakers, breakout informational sessions and the popular round table networking event combine into a rich and rewarding experience for both students and employers.

Date:
Thu, Feb 6, 2020

Location:
Canad Inns Destination Centre Polo Park
1405 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB

5 Early Bird Prizes are up for grabs!

The earlier you register for the Directions Conference 2020, the more chances you have to win one or more these awesome prizes:

$150 Best Buy gift card (deadline: Nov 22nd)
$250 Polo Park gift card (deadline: Dec 4th)
$150 Outlet Mall gift card (deadline: Jan 10th)
$150 The Keg gift card (deadline: Jan 17th)
$75 Ultimate Dining gift card and 2 movie tickets (deadline: Jan 24th)

For more information and to register for the event, click here: Directions Conference 2020

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 First Impressions Recruitment Event provides speed-interviewing for real employment opportunities.

This event is open to RRC students from the following programs: Applied Accounting, Business Administration, Business Administration Integrated, and Commerce Industry Sales & Marketing.

Thu, Nov 7, 2019
12pm to 4pm
South Gym – Notre Dame Campus
2055 Notre Dame Ave, Winnipeg, MB
The deadline to apply for interviews is Sun, Oct 20, 2019.

For more info, visit: RRC First Impressions Recruitment Event

Prep Sessions:  Let us help you prepare and make a great first impression!

Not sure what to expect at the First Impressions Recruitment Event? Attend one of the prep sessions below:

Notre Dame Campus – 2055 Notre Dame Ave
Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 12pm – 1pm, White Lecture Theatre
Thu, Oct 3, 2019, 4pm – 5pm, White Lecture Theatre

Exchange District Campus – 160 Princess St
Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 12pm – 1pm, P107
Tue, Oct 8, 2019, 4pm – 5pm, P107

Click here to register for a prep session: teamsites.rrc.ca/ses

Contact Student Employment Services at 204.632.3966 or jobcentre@rrc.ca for more information.

Welcome RRC students!

If you are interested in working while school is in session, during the summer break, or if you are graduating in the coming months and are looking forward to launching your career, connect with Student Employment Services (SES) now to help you prepare for your job search.

Starting early will give you the time to polish your self-marketing tools for when that perfect job opportunity comes up! 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.

In the meantime, you can check out these resources:

Employer On-Campus Events

Upcoming employer on-campus events will be posted on Student Employment Services News and Events page. Register for the sessions to learn more about what employers are looking for and the careers available to you.

Professional Perspective

Follow employers, human resource professionals, and industry subject matter experts as they provide career tips to help RRC students and graduates navigate the world of work on Professional Perspective.

Job Central

Employment opportunities directed exclusively at RRC students and alumni are posted on Job Central. View available jobs here: Job Central.

See you on campus!

The Professional Perspective series, where industry professionals share their insights regarding various employment-related topics, will be back soon!

Links to past editions:

2018
Stand out at career events
Networking at the Directions Conference – Part 3
Networking at the Directions Conference – Part 2
Networking at the Directions Conference – Part 1

2017
Keys to success as an entrepreneur with a disability
Getting the most out of industry information sessions
Attending RRC’s First Impressions Recruitment Event
Set yourself up for success
Accommodations in the workplace – Part 3
Accommodations in the workplace – Part 2
Accommodations in the workplace – Part 1
Be the solution employers need
Beyond submitting job applications
Writing cover letters

2016
Creating eye-catching resumes
Starting early with your job search

Professional Perspective is brought to you by RRC’s Student Employment Services.

Student Employment Services offers a wide range of employment services, including assistance with job search, cover letters, resumes and interviews. For additional information, contact Student Employment Services at jobcentre@rrc.ca or 204.632.3966.

Look for our Lunch and Learn and Employer On-Campus events to network and learn about specific industries.

Connect with Student Employment Services during our Blitz events coming to a hallway or atrium near you. Graduating Students – take advantage of our services for a successful transition from College to Career!

Register Now

Welcome back to Professional Perspective, where industry professionals share their insights regarding various employment-related topics!

If you attended the 2018 Directions Conference on February 8, 2018, we are sure you met a lot of wonderful industry professionals. Read on to refresh your mind on what to do to make the most out of future career events. Make sure you don’t let those leads turn cold!

Today we have Cathy Lund, Director – Staffing Solutions at Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development Inc. (CAHRD) to share networking tips from the other side of the table! Cathy’s professional perspective comes from an amazing career in human resource and leadership roles.

Cathy participated in the 2018 Directions Conference as one of the 70 business delegates during the Roundtable Networking Event. You can expect to see more of her at RRC’s Employer on-Campus events!

Today’s question:

As a Human Resource Professional who recruits Indigenous students and graduates, what advice do you have for students so they stand out at career events?

Cathy’s Professional Perspective

Our Staffing Solutions team at the Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development attends career events of all kinds in Winnipeg to recruit Indigenous students and graduates. We get involved, firstly, to consider CAHRD as a career option at graduation and also to promote to Indigenous students the great career supports offered by CAHRD professionals who work with people one-on-one!

At any career event, we can meet up to 100 people a day. Here are a few tips from us – the people on the other side of the table – on how to make a great impression!

1. Know about us. Do your research before you meet me or my organization! LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, and other websites are great places to learn about the people you are planning to introduce yourself to. If you really want to impress me, know our vision and familiarize yourself with our product or service. I have witnessed employers making a decision to hire from the first impression at a career event.
2. Show interest. Meeting a student at more than one event and learning that they deliberately came to meet me AGAIN is impressive.
3. Ask questions. We can always tell when someone is genuinely curious about the agency and career options by the questions they ask. We hear “Are you hiring?” hundreds of times during one day. Be curious and original.
4. Be memorable. Dress the part and use it to your advantage when reconnecting with us. “I was the person in the green dress…” or “…with the green tie…” – you see what I mean?
5. Relax. We are all there for the same reason – to get to know each other and create opportunities. I am looking for YOU.
6. Follow up. Send us a personalized message on LinkedIn within a few days.

Networking is an opportunity for you to tell people who you are, what is unique about you and why you are passionate about their industry. Networking happens everywhere – at events, with your co-workers, fellow students, social media, parties and on the bus. Every person is another opportunity to learn more about them and tell your story!

The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development (CAHRD) offers employment services, support services, and education & training opportunities, including staffing solutions that assist Indigenous students and graduates find meaningful employment in their occupation of choice.

For more information, visit cahrd.org.

Connect with Cathy on LinkedIn and benefit from her wealth of knowledge and industry insight!

To read past editions, click here:
Professional Perspective – What employers are really thinking

For additional employment resources, visit Student Employment Services’ Online Employment Resources or book an appointment with an RRC Employment Advisor at 204.632.3966 or JobCentre@rrc.ca.

Welcome to Part 3 of the Directions Conference edition of Professional Perspective, where industry professionals share their insights regarding various employment-related topics!

The Directions Conference connects Red River College students in Business and Applied Arts with industry professionals in many areas of business. Keynote speakers, breakout informational sessions and the popular roundtable networking event combine into a rich and rewarding experience for both students and employers.

Zain Ali, Human Resource Manager at Domo Gasoline Corporation Ltd. is back with more of his professional perspective. Zain’s professional perspective comes from an accumulation of his personal experience as an international student and his professional work experience within various industries, and now as a Human Resource Manager.

If you missed parts one and two of Zain’s posts, you can read them here:

Networking at the Directions Conference – Part 1
Networking at the Directions Conference – Part 2

Read on for part three of Zain’s insight on making the most out of networking events in preparation for the Directions Conference!

Today’s question:

What should students do after connecting with industry professionals at networking events like the Directions Conference?

Zain’s Professional Perspective

Industry professionals meet hundreds of people on a regular basis so help them remember you by following up with them after connecting at a networking event. Timing is everything – you might only have 24 to 48 hours to build a concrete relationship out of a meet & greet interaction.

Keep these pointers in mind when reaching out to your newly formed connections:

• Review your notes. Refer to the notes that you took when preparing to follow up with the industry experts. Research the terminologies, the company and industry trends further if you have to. Find out ways how you can provide value, and determine when you are going to be available to get involved.
• Touch base using the contact information they provided. Whether it is an email or a quick phone call, express your appreciation of their time and the value you got out of the conversation. Offer your time and skills towards something you could assist with based on what you found out through your research.
• Connect with them on social media. Invest time and effort in developing and beefing up your social media accounts with a specific career boosting purpose in mind. You can use LinkedIn to connect with your contacts, learn more about what they are interested in, and form meaningful connections off of their connections. Keep in mind, this is not just about having the most connections. LinkedIn can be your platform for demonstrating your knowledge and drive, which can attract the attention of the industry you want to be a part of.

It may take time to hear back from your new connections – allow them the time. If you want to follow up on your initial follow up, be strategic. Cite upcoming events, projects, or opportunities that might be related to their company or the industry. We want to amaze these industry professionals, not annoy them.

Some of your connections may not pan out, and that is okay. Don’t feel that the time and effort was wasted on the connections that do not lead to opportunities. As the saying goes, “a broken clock is right twice a day.” Maybe something will come of it later on.

Keep practicing and network away! Good luck!

Zain will be participating in the 2018 Directions Conference and you can connect with him during the Roundtable Networking Event.

Directions Conference will be held on February 8, 2018 at Canad Inns Polo Park. For more info, visit DirectionsConference.ca

To read past editions, click here:
Professional Perspective – What employers are really thinking

For additional employment resources, visit Student Employment Services’ Online Employment Resources or book an appointment with an RRC Employment Advisor at 204.632.3966 or JobCentre@rrc.ca.