Where and how can experience related to the field of studies be gained?
Answer Professional work experience is developed through volunteering, internships, self-employment and employment contracts, be they full-time, part-time and during the summer. Work experience, on or off campus, develops your skills. The Conference Board of Canada outlines skills that employers seek: communication, thinking and learning; personal qualities such as positive attitudes and behaviors, responsibility, adaptability; and team work. Work and volunteer experiences that relate to your studies also permit you to consolidate and reinforce the skills and expertise you need to continue your professional development. The belief that there are no jobs is misguided; in fact the number of jobs that exist in the labour market is the same as the number of people currently working. Furthermore, new opportunities are frequently created due to economic growth. Positions also become available because of retirements and departures due to professional advancements. Other various leaves of abse
