07-31-2008 at 06:08 AM
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I recommend that you utilize Career Services services. We have resume critiques, interview prep and a ton of other things! I don't know how much experience you have with the job search. I've had a ton of jobs and even I'm constantly asking for help to improve my interviewing skills and my resume. It's good to always be able one up someone in an interview setting if you know you're slightly weaker in another aspect. So, yes, you can use your extra curricular activities will help you land a job but getting a job is not going to be easy.
For every interview I've ever done, I've landed a job. But for every interview I've done I've prepared for it for a long time to ensure I get the position. Selling yourself is key
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07-31-2008 at 10:35 PM
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From what i know, work-study positions should be up tomorrow *fingers crossed*
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08-01-2008 at 01:13 AM
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Hi
I do not qualify for the work study option as I am not on OSAP.Does that mean I cant apply for it ?I am an international student.Can I still apply the oncampus jobs even though I am not on OSAP?
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08-01-2008 at 08:17 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nikki12
I do not qualify for the work study option as I am not on OSAP.Does that mean I cant apply for it ?I am an international student.Can I still apply the oncampus jobs even though I am not on OSAP?
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Just because you're not on OSAP doesn't mean you do not qualify for McWork program, you should still apply especially seeing as your an international student.
Even if you do not get the McWork program you can still get oncampus jobs, not all of them are set aside for McWork because that would be unfair to everyone who doesn't qualify. When you apply for a job on OSCAR it will tell you whether or not you need to qualify for McWork.
Also, if you find that you're having a hard time finding a job, hit up Career Services in Gilmour Hall, they will help you.
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says thanks to kokosas for this post.
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08-01-2008 at 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nikki12
I do not qualify for the work study option as I am not on OSAP.Does that mean I cant apply for it ?I am an international student.Can I still apply the oncampus jobs even though I am not on OSAP?
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hey. if you are an international student you can probably be eligible for the International Students' Work Program .
check this website out. http://sfas.mcmaster.ca/work_study/jobs.html#internation al
speak with financial aid people for more information since it is listed under the financial aid office. if not, try contacting career services too.  good luck |
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08-01-2008 at 08:32 PM
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Thanks for the information guys, I'll definitely use the resources available to me. =)
Is OSCAR open today? I tried to access it but to no avail. (Said my MACID was incorrect.)
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08-01-2008 at 08:36 PM
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Yup it was up and working today.
You'll need to wait until Monday to contact UTS to get your Mac ID up and running, but you should do it sooner rather than later, as its likely that lots of people will have issues come september
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08-01-2008 at 08:41 PM
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it was definitely not open to me today.
I dont know about anyone else.
the only thing that was available to me today is the work-study application form through mugsi.
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08-01-2008 at 10:05 PM
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I thought this might be worth mentioning:
Please note: All first year students will have access to OSCAR by Wednesday, August 6, 2008.
I found it on the McMaster Careers Site (careers.mcmaster.ca)
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08-01-2008 at 11:09 PM
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Way to be on the ball KaylaMarie!
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08-02-2008 at 01:14 PM
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That's all I needed.
A date or estimate as to when it will be up.
Rather than being told "soon enough!"
Now I'm content and my rage is diminishing.
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08-02-2008 at 01:31 PM
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Yay diminishing!
Although I'm getting a mental image from The Simpsons...when Homer went homicidal in the mountain resort...The parody of The Shining.
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08-02-2008 at 07:51 PM
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do interviews usually take place in august or september? cause i'll be away in aug... i noticed some of the start dates are quite early (i.e. sept 8)
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08-02-2008 at 08:11 PM
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it depends on each company. and we have no way of knowing that...
we're good. but not that good.
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