I participated in the ESB Networking Event at January 30. It is a great opportunity for me to meet and communicate with employers and learn about some information of a few companies. This report focuses on what I learned from the special experience and how it influences my thought and my future job.
Experience in the ESB Networking Event
Different companies provided different career options at the event. For example, Children Hospital Foundation of Saskatchewan hired volunteers, which were to teach children or take care of children. In addition, Affinity Credit Union provided positions for part-time jobs and full-time jobs about accounts and services. I was interested in this company, and talked with Lori who was human resources advisor. She told me some information about the company and part-time jobs in summer. Affinity Credit Union is one of the largest credit union in Canada, and it offers products and services to achieve their members’ financial goals. The employees should have good communication skills and management abilities. As a finance major student, it is an opportunity to learn and be familiar with the financial business. If I am hired, it will be an excellent experience for my future career.
Value of the experience
In fact, I am afraid of attending an event, because I do not know how to communicate with potential employers and other businessman. However, after this event, I think it is necessary for an undergraduate student though I am still worry about my speaking ability. Communication is an important part in the future career, such as how to talk with leaders, how to chat with colleagues and how to negotiate with other corporations. Hence, the most important factor for participant in the event is to improve an ability of communication. In addition, it is also an opportunity to open up one’s eyes. Study tasks are heavy for undergraduate students; so many students do not have enough time to take part in social