Your Experience Matters

Описание: Your experience matters and adds up! Getting involved in your classes, volunteering, and working all help you to learn, gain skills and stand out to future employers! All of these experiences are valuable experiential learning opportunities. Read the full script below!

Wondering how you can gain experience?
You can get involved in a number of ways by:
o Joining clubs and societies, and other departments. Learn how to get involved on campus through CUSA and the CCR!
o Become a mentor or Peer Helper on campus
o Complete a practicum or a co-op placement
o Participate in the Work Study Program
o Gain other work or volunteer experiences, by visiting the mySuccess Job & Volunteer Boards and even
o Learn from professionals in your field through job shadowing!

So….What are the benefits of getting experience?

By getting involved, you can apply your skills in different environments!
• Employers and committees for further education programs like to see that you have gained real-world experiences throughout your studies. These show that you’ve developed your skills and knowledge, and provide you with material for your resume, LinkedIn profile, CUportfolio, and school applications!

You can also make connections and grow your network.
• Connecting with people can help you gain field-specific insight, as well as referrals to further expand your network. Not only can networking help you get your foot in the door for a job after you graduate, people in your network can also become mentors and future referees. The added bonus? You may even make new friends!

Finally, getting involved lets you learn more about yourself.
• Trying out new things can help you understand what you like and don’t like, what you are good at, what is important to you and what type of environments suit you best. Figuring this out can help you develop career plans and communicate your skills to future employers.

Getting out there and trying new things during your university career can have all kinds of benefits! All of your experiences add up and help you make the most of your time here at Carleton.

For more information on how to get involved on or off campus visit Carleton.ca/career or drop in to 401 Tory Building!

#CUThere!