Experience | Setting goals for experiential learning
Use SMART goals to prepare to make the most of any experiential learning opportunity When setting goals, using the SMART...
Reflect | Understanding your experiences
Ask yourself these questions to guide your reflection and make the most of your experience 1. Skills and knowledge gained:...
Act | Making an experiential learning action plan
What to consider when creating a post-placement action plan Your action plan checklist Career counselling appointment: Book a one-on-one career...
Experience building: Career conversations
Request career conversations on OSCARplus Go to OSCARplus. Then, on the sidebar, follow Student Success Centre > Career Conversations. Tips...
A guide to EXPLORE: Experiential Learning Opportunities Resource
The Student Success Centre can help you navigate your career. A career isn’t something you find — it’s something you...
How to secure a research opportunity: Getting started
Where should I start? Who can I ask about finding a position in my field of interest? How can I...
Why volunteer online? Opportunities, skills, experiences
Boost Your Employment Prospects Volunteering online gives you experiences and opportunities to put on your resume, discuss in your interviews...
The Digital Challenge Cards
Get excited about the impact you can make in your career. Use the Digital Challenge Cards to explore what has...
Experience building: Career Treks
One great way to build not only your resume but also your experience and professional skills is to get yourself...
Volunteering in Hamilton
Whether you are volunteering for personal or professional development, the benefits are valuable and the skills are transferable. Below are...
Police checks for volunteering
Criminal Record Check, Police Information Check and Vulnerable Sector Screening The organization you are volunteering with will specify what kind...
Accessible involvement: clubs and volunteering
Benefits of volunteering One in five hiring managers have offered jobs due to a candidate’s volunteer experience! Meet like-minded people!...
Why volunteer? Opportunities, skills, experiences
How to Volunteer Think about where you would like to volunteer. Before you apply, take time to develop a thoughtful...
Volunteer: Places of interest
Check out these local agencies and explore opportunities to volunteer based on your area(s) of interest. Volunteering allows you to...
Where to volunteer on and off-campus
On-Campus Clubs and Services McMaster offers a wide range of volunteering opportunities from student-run clubs to services provided by the...
Skills: Working virtually
Communication It is important that you continuously work to keep open channels of communication with your team through videoconferencing software...
Experience building: Get involved and get experience
Experiential Opportunities Experiential opportunities can have many positive effects on personal, academic, and professional development as well as critical thinking,...
Experience building: Find opportunities on OSCARplus
Volunteer & Experience Building The Experiential Team at the Student Success Centre has events and opportunities for you on...
Create your side gig: Monetize your passion
The COVID-19 pandemic may have limited the activities and opportunities that are available to you. However, you can invest your...
Volunteer requirements and opportunities for international students
Are there requirements for volunteering in Canada? Check with the organization you are interested in volunteering with to find out...