You’re now ready to take your research to the next level by getting first-hand knowledge of the occupations you are seriously considering. These activities will not only help expose you to the field of work you are considering but also help you clarify your interests and gain some valuable experience.
Volunteer
go volunteer: a powerful search engine for volunteer opportunities in Alberta.
Idealist: international listing of volunteer, job and internship opportunities in the non-profit sector.
Charity Village: Canadian listing of volunteer and job opportunities in the non-profit sector.
MacEwan Students’ Association: volunteer and employment opportunities at the Student’s Association.
VolWeb.ca: listing of short-term volunteer opportunities at events and festivals.
Part-time or summer job
MyMacEwan job board: listing of job opportunities for MacEwan students and alumni
Student Summer Employment Registration Service: centralized submission of resumes for Government of Alberta’s summer employment program.
Young Canada Works: subsidies programs for employers who offer summer jobs to Canadian students.
Co-op, internship, field study, etc.
Check with your program or discipline about existing co-op, internship or field study experiences.
Refer to MacEwan International for a listing of international internships and exchange opportunities.
Resources on Canadian and International Internships: a listing of Canadian and international internship programs.
Information interview
If you want to know what it is like to be a graphic artist, ask a graphic artist! An information interview can be as simple as a casual conversation with someone working in the field.
Information interviews provide a unique personal view of an occupation, a field of study or a company. It is also an excellent way to build your professional network, which will be helpful in your job search later on.
If you are nervous or unsure about conducting an information interview, check out the following resources:
