Looking for a part-time job? Look no further than D1063

If you're looking for a job, you probably know how tough it can be to find one, let alone one related to your field of study here at Fanshawe.

That's where Career Services, located in D1063, can help, said Christina Cook, Customer Service Representative. "We have a new staff member, Liska Martindale- Dubrule, who is our Student Services Specialist. When students come in and they don't have time for an appointment, and they want some resume revisions, they want a little one-on-one resume assistance, she's there for them."

Martindale-Dubrule started working at Career Services just over a month ago and said she can help students with everything from finding part-time work to perfecting resumes and cover letters to navigating Career Services' job search website.

A typical meeting with Martindale-Dubrule will see her going over what the student's needs are at the moment, such as if the student is looking for full- or part-time work, or if the student wants to work on or off campus. She also encourages students to bring their resumes so she can critique it. She will provide the student with tips for searching for jobs and making connections with employers.

Though Martindale-Dubrule has not conducted any mock interviews with students thus far at Fanshawe, she said she would use her past experience to conduct one with any student who may feel like he or she would benefit from it. "In the past, when I've done a mock interview, I've set the appointment up and said, 'Come like you're coming in for an interview,' because I also critique them on their attire," she said. "I'd do mock interviews based on the type of job that they're trying to get, whether it's in service or it's dealing with kids. I've asked them certain questions to see how they answer them." She said the appointment would likely take an hour — half an hour for the "interview" and half an hour for the critique and to answer any questions — but added that she can be flexible around students' schedules.

For students looking for a career after graduation, it's important for them to seek out their program-specific Consultant through Career Services. "(They) can certainly work with the student one-on-one to give their resume a good critique and give them some good feedback and assistance to make it more career-specific. But if you're looking for anything in general, Liska can help you as well," Cook explained.

"If you have any questions, stop by the office," said Martindale- Dubrule. She is usually available to answer any quick questions on the spot, or you can make an appointment with her for more indepth help.

Martindale-Dubrule will also be holding two free workshops in November. The first one, on November 10, will take a look at resumes and cover letters, and the second one, on November 24, will discuss the job search. Both workshops take place in F2005 from 2 to 4 p.m. Students can sign up in Career Services in D1063. If you're unable to attend the workshops, Martindale-Dubrule said she would be more than happy to conduct one-on-one workshops with interested students.

For more information about what Career Services can do for you, visit www.fanshawec.ca/careerservices or head to the office in D1063 or join the facebook group at tinyurl.com/fanshawecareerservicesfb