Archive for August, 2010

Fall/Winter VIU Continuing Studies Calendar Now Online

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

The Fall/Winter Calendar for the Centre of Continuing Studies at Vancouver Island University is now online. A variety of courses are offered, including required entry level training, often required by employers, such as Foodsafe, Serving It Right, First Aid, Basic Bookkeeping and WHMIS.

Thinking of upgrading? The fall/spring Adult Basic Education Calendar is also online.

As well, an Esthetics and Two Nail Technology Certificate programs will be offered at the Parksville Campus: Esthetics (start date: April 5, 2011); Nail Technology (start date: November 23, 2010); and Artificial Nail Technology (start date: January 20, 2011. On Monday September 20th from 6:30 to 8pm there will be a free information session for these programs at the Parksville/Qualicum Centre. Call the campus at 250-248-2096 for more information.

Hard copies of the Continuing Studies guide will be available starting September 2nd at the Parksville/Qualicum Centre, 100 Jensen Avenue East, Parksville.

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Don’t Lose Your Resume!

Thursday, August 26th, 2010

Tips for Archiving your Documents.

It’s tough to remember all the dates and details compiled in your resume. It takes time and effort to format those important pages that often serve as your introduction to future employers.

Archive your resume, and save yourself the frustration of having to recreate the document from scratch. There are many different ways to create a back-up, and here are a few:

  1. Save a copy to a USB. Available for purchase in the Resource Room;
  2. Email a copy to yourself as an attachment; or
  3. Use a secure online storage option, such as Drop Box.

Virtual archives are the best option since you access your information over the internet, there is no need to remember where you left a disk or stick, and your data is available anywhere and anytime.

Please remember, it is your responsibility to store your resume. Due to privacy regulations, our policy has changed; The Career Centre does not archive your personal information and we no longer store client files, including resumes and cover letters.

Ask Career Centre staff for assistance to set up your personal archive.

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