SAIT Update 05.12.2020

What a semester #HereAtSAIT

You made it. ❤️💜💙

If you're returning in the fall, we'll keep you posted with SAIT news and campus updates throughout the summer.

For those graduating, huge congrats 🙌 — stay tuned for celebration info.

Stay safe. Stay well. Have a great summer!

Get help, get hired: Job interviews 101

Great news! They got your resumé, you got the call. Now what?

A job interview can be the most exciting and nerve wracking part of advancing your career. Be prepared with some great advice for before, during and after your interview.

💻 Bonus: Tips for video interviews

If you're job hunting right now, chances are a video interview may be in your future. Try these tips and put your best virtual self forward.

• Treat it like an in person interview, dress accordingly.  
• Test your technology the day before, do a practice run on the chat software you'll be using with a friend — and book a practice interview with a Career Advisor!
• Use a small, professional looking space or background.
• Don’t stare at yourself. Look at the interviewer. Place a sticky note over your video.
• Avoid distractions — lock out the pets, kids and partners.  

👉 All SAIT students and alumni have ongoing access to My Career Hub and support from Career Advancement Services. Reach out!

LEADS: SAIT Student Leadership Program

Apply to be a student leader for the 2020/21 academic year — join the LEADS program!

As a student leader, you’ll build your skills through hands-on work experience, leadership training and professional development opportunities throughout the year.

👉 Explore current positions and apply now! Training begins Aug. 27.

Reminder: Claim your CCR by May 15

It's time to add your co-curricular activities to your record. All activities must be posted to your co-curricular record (CCR) by May 15 so they can be validated. Given current circumstances, you'll be eligible for CCR as long as you have completed at least 80% of activity requirements. Log in to My Career Hub to get started.

Check in with yourself and check out these resources

Support during times of uncertainty
👉 See contact info, self-help resources and 8 ideas for coping with isolation

Technical support
💻 Find login, software and troubleshooting info

We've got you covered
👉 Services are still available + contact info

Financial hardship
✉️ If you're a current SAIT student experiencing financial hardship, we may be able to help — contact early.alert@sait.ca.

Take time out for mindfulness
⏳ Help improve memory and reduce negative emotions

Current information and a set of evolving FAQs are available at sait.ca/covid19.