PRO-TIPS FOR CAREER SUCCESS will make your transition from school to the work force easier. If you use your time at Camosun to consciously develop the habits and skills of professional behaviour, both your academic and work life will benefit. Using self-control in difficult situations and demonstrating positive interpersonal skills are highly valued qualities in every trade and profession.
TIPS
Practice being respectful with every person you encounter: shop clerks, restaurant servers, students, instructors, roommates, and parents.
Use classroom activities to build soft skills like listening and teamwork.
Spend some time with the Employment Standards Act to learn your rights as an employee.
Start thinking of an 'exit plan' while you are in school and make use of Camosun's career counseling services.
SELF-REFLECTION
How well do you manage your own behaviour?
What message does your in-class behaviour send about how you'd behave in a workplace?
What would change if you approached a difficult academic or personal situation with a mindset of professionalism and respect?
How would your classmates or instructors describe you to a potential employer?
Treat your classes and assignments as if they were a career. This helps you develop a professional demeanour, sends a good message to instructors, and might even improve your grades.
It can be difficult to always treat others with respect, especially if you are tired and they are making your life harder, so try to begin developing the habit as soon as possible.
Cultivate the attitude of an efficient worker and a life-long learner.
TOOLS & RESOURCES
Camosun Resources
Professionalism Help
Skills for Networking
Employment Standards
CAMOSUN RESOURCES
If you have an emergency or need personal support after hours, please contact the Vancouver Island Crisis Line at 1-888-494-3888 or call 911.