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hi Christie

Just grabbing mine🙂

Great question Christie!

Good question Christie!

Thank you, Nora. That was very encouraging.

Thank you LJ

That’s so helpful. Thanks, Sammy!

Thanks for sharing that, Sammy. I didn't realize it was ok or allowed to look for opportunities on our own...

I’m not sure about your specific program Krista, but for the MSW - Edmonton cohort, the Coordinators provided a specific form for students who have found their practicum supervisor/setting.

Hi. This is Vesna. I have a BSW from the U of C in 2009. On the topic of networking, I would like to suggest that networking is on going and a professional skill. I stay connected to my alumni association and also I am actively involved with the ACSW. Also there will be new networking opportunities through the ACSW and their shift to forming a new association. Good luck everyone.

Thank you, LJ. I will keep that in mind. I'm a BSW student currently, thinking of MSW. This has opened my eyes about being more proactive. Thanks to you & Sammy.

There is someone (whose name I can’t remember) with the Faculty of SW, UofC, who will review your resume and help you improve it. Maybe someone else has their contact info.

We used to recommend Meet Up as well as a networking option. You can find meet up groups for all interests - great way to meet a broad range of people where you live.

Thanks a lot Nora :)

Mohanned, although I have yet to utilize LinkedIn, you can see agencies you are interested in and just send specific people who work there a message to see if they are willing to connect and guide you. Most people are willing to connect online (and people love to talk about themselves)

Great to see ideas exchanged in the chat

Oooh great point. Check to see if there are any alumni from your US degree here as well!

AHS also offers shadowing. Here’s the job shadow request form: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/frm-19671.pdf and info https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/page12347.aspx

Yes you can also see what people who have similar degrees to you are currently working at through LinkedIn

Wow!!! That's interesting Sammy!! I will get my resume out of the 1 page template!! Thanks a lot

Those are fantastic tips! Thanks Sammy!

Thank you LJ

Great tips, Sammy & Nora.

Great tips Rida - you sound like a career coach!

My thinking is that we also need to keep connected with fellow students, alumni especially those who have worked here before.

My question was answered, but I am doing my final practicum and just thinking about transitioning to a professional role, what are some of the things that I need to be thinking about you know in terms of preparing myself for a professional role?

Shadowing sounds like a fabulous opportunity

Thanks, Kamala, I am glad to hear your question was answered

Sammy. A too long resume will get you screened out. the career page at AHS can provide more details. The standard is two pages unless otherwise requested.

Kamal - sorry to misspell your name

Thanks Julie, no where near a coach but sharing what I know

https://www.alberta.ca/navigating-online-jobs-application.aspx

https://www.alberta.ca/assets/documents/psc-alberta-public-service-competencies-self-assessment-questionnaire.pdf

https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page12711.aspx

Thank you for a very informative and helpful session. Thank you Nora and Sammy for your time and sharing your experiences.

I think those online resources are very helpful and also helpful to hear from a successful AHS applicant like Sammy. Shows there are some hard & fast rules, and others are just tips.

Yes thank you Nora and Sammy for sharing!

Thank you so much it was super helpful

Thanks a lot!!

Thank you Nora and Sammy for informative session. Appreciations!

Thank you so much!

Thank you!

Thank you so much, Nora & Sammy, and everyone here who has shared their thoughts.

Thank you so much

Thank you for all the advice! so appreciative!

Thank you Nora & Sammy