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Career Mentor Spotlight

Ever wonder what it is like to be the first person at an accident? Ever wonder what it is like to save someone's life, where seconds are precious and the pressure is on to think on your feet? Paramedics are trained for these situations. Grant Winder is a Paramedic Two with the Marquette Regional Health Authority. He works out of a rural area that includes several towns in southwestern Manitoba. We were able to ask him a few questions about various aspects of his job.

A desire to help out his community is what attracted Grant to a career as a paramedic. He started out as a casual employee. He would be on call and was expected to be ready to respond to an emergency if one should occur. Now he works full time, five days a week, and is on call some nights and weekends. Grant is also a Basic Trauma Life Support Instructor for the Marquette Regional Health Authority. He teaches this class weekly.

Grant took all of his training to be a paramedic through the Marquette Regional Health Authority. They provided a series of classes that advanced his knowledge of emergency medicine. This ranged from basic first aid to advanced emergency medicine. To start his training, Grant needed a Standard First Aid Course and a Class 4 driver's license. After that he was able to take his Emergency Medical Responder course, a 90 hour course completed over one year. Grant continued his education by taking his Primary Care Paramedic course, which qualified him as an E.M.T. This course was 300 hours long. Grant has also taken a variety of additional courses to expand his medical knowledge such as Advanced Cardiac Life Support, Pediatric Advanced Life Support, and Neonatal Resuscitation Provider. There are no university courses needed to take these programs-only an avid interest.

When asked what a typical day was for a paramedic, Grant was quick to reply that there is no normal day. Each day brings new situations and challenges that are unique and different. Ever wonder what paramedics do when they are not responding to emergencies? Some days, Grant is involved with doing patient transfers, taking patients from one treatment center to another in the ambulance. As well, time is spent on some office work, such as auditing the calls to the Marquette Regional Health Authority and stocking the ten ambulances in the region with supplies. Everyday he is prepared to respond to emergency calls.

The ability to handle extreme pressure and stressful situations is a must for this career. "You have be caring, patient and have strong nerves," said Grant "It's not a job that everyone can do." Some situations can be more difficult to handle, such as those involving children, family members or even acquaintances. Some assignments can be long and exhausting, however, the rewards are well worth it. For Grant, having the chance to help people and make a difference in their lives makes this job extremely rewarding and fulfilling.

Beat the Summer Job Search Blues!!

The best time to look for a summer job is early in the school year. The earlier you start looking, the better your chances are of finding that perfect job. If you are searching for a career related summer job, you may start looking as early as September! In order to have a rewarding summer job, you need to start planning now. The main thing to keep in mind is that there are two markets to access, the "visible job market" and the "hidden job market." The "visible job market" refers to all advertised jobs. This is the easiest market to access so let's start here.

When looking at finding a summer job, the best place to start is Student Employment Services located at 474 University Center. There are many programs available to help students find summer employment. For example, the federal government offers a program called Federal Student Work Experience Program (FSWEP). FSWEP offers a variety of jobs ranging from a computer scientist to marine emergency work. The number of students FSWEP hires directly from the University of Manitoba varies but approximately 600 students are placed per year. If you would like further information visit their website at http//jobs.gc.ca. The provincial government also runs a summer job program for students called Student Temporary Employment Program (STEP). Again, the types of jobs available range from scientific work to clerical and everything in between! To find out more information and to apply, check out their website at http//studentjobs.gov.mb.ca

Student Employment Services has career related job postings, information on internships and out of province employment opportunities as well as other summer programs. On our summer job board we also have information on general types of summer jobs, both local and out of province. Outdoor types might want to consider jobs with tree planting companies, resorts, fishing lodges, children's camps and wading pools. Out of province employers tend to start their hiring early in the spring and local companies will start closer to March, so it is a good idea to start planning early!

The other area to consider when looking for a summer job is the "hidden job market," which makes up over 80% of all available jobs. These are all the unadvertised jobs. Job searching using this method requires a little more work but the end result is well worth the extra effort! The main way to find out about unadvertised jobs is through "networking," which simply means telling as many people as you can that you're looking for a summer job. Start with your friends and family and ask them to keep their eyes and ears open for you. Ideally, you will develop a list of people who make hiring decisions and who will keep you in mind when they are looking for someone to fill a position. Employers tend to want to hire someone they have met through a referral rather than a complete stranger and if they don't need to advertise it saves them time and money. Remember to look at less obvious job sources like newspaper articles, the internet, the yellow pages, newsletters, annual general meetings and the list can be endless! Remember there is a method to networking and it requires organization and planning in order to be successful. Once you have developed your list of potential employers, you need to decide how to contact them. Mail outs are the most popular method for contacting but the least effective! The best way is to contact employers in person. This involves dropping in on employers and simply asking about potential job openings. You could also call ahead and set up an appointment to meet with the employer. This will ensure that they are available to meet with you.

The advantage of using the "hidden job market" is that there are not as many people using this method to find work. The competition is less fierce. In order to ensure the most effective job search, you should use both the hidden and visible job markets. If you need help accessing the "hidden job market", a Student Employment Coordinator can sit down with you and discuss the process, as well as offering resume critiquing, preparation for an interview or finding exactly where the good jobs are. Stop by Student Employment Services at 474 University Center, call us at 474-9456, or go to our website at www.umanitoba.ca/student/employment/ and let us help you find that great summer job!