October Part 1

            October has proved to be a very exciting month! Last week I traveled to Edmonton again to interview co-op students from U of A. Co-op selection is a very interesting process. The schools have their own system of ranking students and employers. You really need to be strategic when it comes to ranking your candidates, as it can greatly affect the out come of whom you decide to hire.

One skill that I hope to develop further is my interview skills. To pick out details in a resume, and then look for those same details in an actual interview is much more difficult than it seems.

Students these days are trained for interviewing. They have become so experienced with other interviews and school resources, that to pick out the top candidate is very challenging.

I am still heavily involved in the Operations recruiting process, and with more co-op positions coming in May, I will have more opportunity to increase my interview skills.

            This fall was also NOVA Chemicals campaign for United Way. I feel a sense of pride knowing that I work for a company that values community with such passion. I wanted to become more involved with the volunteer activities, but I was to busy with my work. Although I did not volunteer, NOVA has inspired me to become more active in the community.

I might not be able to donate money, but I can surly donate my time.

            I am very excited for the upcoming projects in November and December. I am helping plan this years career day in November, which will see students exploring possible careers at NOVA.

I will also assist in scheduling for our Effective Relationships activities coming in December. I am not very familiar with Effective Relationships, so I am very ecxited to start something new!