Creating Your Resume

If you haven't already developed a resume, starting one on your own can be an overwhelming task.  What information should I include? How do I write an objective statement?  Should I include my references?  How should I organize my information?

There are many different opinions on what you should and should not include in your resume and it also depends on where you are in your career.  Overall, your resume should be a reflection of you.  There are also a numerous amount of sources that offer resume tips, from websites, to career centers, to books, to opinions from human resource departments and anyone able to post their ideas online.  So where do you start?  Arielle Blanchard, President of WiB, has compiled all of the basics and tips for starting your resume into a simple and easy to follow PowerPoint presentation.
(To view the presentation click here: Resume Tips-WiB )

Other useful sources:

Canisius College Career Center
MSN & Careerbuilder Search
Applying to Business School? Resume Perils to Avoid-Business Week

Breast Cancer Survivor's Breakfast

Last spring, WiB was approached by Jackie Mordaunt, the Executive Director for Susan G. Komen for the Cure WNY, and asked to sponsor and plan a breakfast for breast cancer survivors prior to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer run in Buffalo.  We were very honored and excited about this event.  However, with only two weeks notice and no funds, we knew this job was too much for us to commit to. So WiB has spent the past year fundraising and preparing for this years survivor breakfast!  Our Vice President, Katrina Zografos, has acted as the liaison between WiB and the Komen Committee and has also taken the lead on WiB’s end to make this event happen.

The details:

Who:  500 breast cancer survivors

What:  Providing breakfast for the survivors before the 5k race, Marathon for a Cure. WiB will also be providing decorations and favors for the survivors.
 

Where:  Delaware Park

When:  Saturday June 11^th 2011

For more information about Marathon for a Cure, visit the Susan G. Komen website.

WiB has been fortunate enough to receive support from Students for the Pink Ribbon.  Students for the Pink Ribbon is a non for profit organization being run by students in Dr.Ji-Hee Kim’s ENT 315 class at Canisius College.  Their goal is to raise money to help WiB fund the Survivor’s Breakfast.  Based on their facebook group fan page,(Click here to be a fan!) “Students for the Pink Ribbon will be holding events throughout Canisius College’s Campus in order to raise money for the event.”

WiB hopes to involve the entire Canisius Community in this race.  We are currently working with other groups on campus to provide volunteers and services for the race.  WiB is also looking forward to creating a large team to run or walk the race specifically for members of the Canisius Community.     

   

Happy Birthday WiB!

Can you believe that it has been one year since WiB was officially recognized as a club at Canisius?! And what a successful and busy year it has been!  WiB has grown in so many ways from our recognition on campus, to our member size, our involvement in the community, and to events we have planned and coordinated.  To top it all off, this upcoming semester is going to be our busiest!  We have many big upcoming events and are so excited to share what we have planned.  Please check back soon for an update on our upcoming plans for the semester!