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The Jobs Issue brings you tips for finding that perfect job, connecting yourself with the job market with LinkedIn, wardrobe suggestions and some tips for freelancing.TRANSCRIPT
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Published by the Centennial College Student Association Inc. l March 2014, VOL 18 ISSUE 06
Zenhastel Hector and Akeem Raphael are the Board Members of the month. Thanks for your hard work!Pg 5
SPRING BOARD
Retro Pub Night, elections and the new powerlifting are featured in the photo gallery this month. Pg 6-7
SHUTTERBUG
Meet the heart and soul of the Student Association Spa Services: Asha Culzac and Sabrina Estwick. Pg 18-19
SASS-IFACTION
The semester is almost over and the CCSAI is ready to help you find that summer job! Look inside for tips on dressing for success, Linkedin and job hunting tips. Pg 8-12
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If you want to perform, email [email protected]
WHEN: Wednesdays TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.WHERE: SAC commons area
UNPLUGGED
SAC STUDENTS, here’s your opportunity to express yourself!
•Sing•Rap•PlayanInstrument•Dance•ReadPoetry•Beatbox•Act•Undress(haha,justmakingsureyoureadthisfar)
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Index
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PublisherMathieu Yuill
Editor-In-ChiefGeoffrey Mosher
Art DirectorLeigh Cavanaugh
Graphic DesignersJeremy Cole
Jaime Munoz
Joel Nash
Cesar Augusto Ojeda
ContributorsDennis Gonzales
Paul Hantiuk
James Lu
Nicholas Misketi
MASTHEAD
QUESTIONS/ CONCERNS?Geoffrey Mosher
Communications CCSAI416-289-5000 Ext. 8713
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Advocate416-289-5000
ext. [email protected]
“CAN I HELP YOU WITH: grade appeals,being treated unfairly,navigating processeprocesses”
Zenhastel
Hector
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The job market is more competitive than it has been in recent memory. Here are some tips to give you a leg up in the dog-eat-dog world of employment hunting. Get tips on how to dress, how to master LinkedIn and play the game.
Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey help us remember the golden age of Canadian comics, showing us a real Canadian hero.
Centennial College alumnae and CCSAI estheticians Sabrina Estwick and Asha Culzac share their stories.
Being a student can be hard on your body. Long days studying and in front of the computer can take a toll; here are some solutions.
The CCSAI Board Profile features Zehastel Hector from Progress and Akeem Raphael from the Story Arts Centre.
We have lots of photos from around Centennial College. We are featuring photos from the Retro Pub Night, Elections and powerlifting.
Centennial journalism student finds a way to balance a busy study workload with his dreams of musical success.
MODEL
FOR A DAY
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MARCH ... at a glance
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Income Tax ClinicAlso in Morningside Commons Every Thursday March 27 - April 24 9:30 A.M. - 4:00 P.M.
MARCH TO APRIL 30
TAX CLINICSTUDENTINCOME
PROGRESS STUDENT CENTRE ROOM 2A/2B
EVERYMONDAY & TUESDAYMARCH 24 - APRIL 29WEDNESDAY, APRIL 309:30 AM - 5:30 PM$20 + HST for Students $25 + HST for Alumni & Staff
TED TalksMARCHEvery Thursday1030 A.M to 1230 P.M.Student Centre Main Events Hall
Appointed Positions for the CCSAI Board of Directors
MARCH17-28l Campus Director (needs student signatures as part of application process)l Student Advocatel Programmerl Club Liaisonl Athletics Representativel Board Development Officerl Recording Secretary
Download the appointed position package
http://ccsai.ca/appointed14-15/
EVENTS
REMEMBER - AT CENTENNIAL, THE
EVENTS ARE BIGGER!
Ask us about the new AWC!
ANY QUESTIONS? - JUST ASK!
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Advocate416-289-5000
ext. [email protected]
“CAN I HELP YOU WITH: grade appeals,being treated unfairly,navigating processeprocesses”
Zenhastel
Hector
416-289-5000 EXT. 2908
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Akeem Raphael
Zenhastel Hector
l Hometown: Torontol Program: Music Industry Arts and Performancel Inspired By: People who have a passion to turn their dreams into reality. l Trivia: Did you know that I write poems? l Office Hours: Monday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m., Wednesday 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., Friday 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.l Contact: 416-289-5000 ext 2908 or [email protected]
l From: St. Kittsl Program: Marketingl Inspired By: A number of business professionals including Steve Forbes and Steve Jobs. l Office Hours: Monday 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Tuesday 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Thursday 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.l Contact: [email protected] or 416-289-5000 ext. 4055
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PARTY HARDY!
DJ Kidd Chris, Soca Boyz and Jr. Selecta were spinning dancehall, reggae, soca, hip hop and top 40. Look for more pictures on CCSAI’s Facebook page.
CCSAI and ALL S.W.A.G hosted a Retro Friday! pub night. It was an all ages event held at the Progress Student Centre Main Events Hall.
Retro Friday Pub Night
Photos Courtesy// Nolan White
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The CCSAI Powerlifting Club participated in the 2nd annual College and University Raw Power-lifting Meet at Seneca Markham Campus on Feb. 8th. Roald Russel Palaya, Noel Vida and Andrei Manuel were among the Centennial representatives from Centennial and had a strong showing with some stiff competition.
Elections 2014
Heavy Lifting
The CCSAI held their General Elections at all campuses. Polling days were held March 11 and 12 but continued to March 13 because of the snowstorm that closed the College. Results will be announced once the grievance process has been completed. Check CCSAI.ca for the announcement.
Photos Courtesy// James Lu
Photo Courtesy// Dennis Gonzales
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Hotel, Resort andRestaurant Management
Business Administration- Marketing
Esthetician
Graphic Design -Media
Paramedic
Motorcycle and Powersports Product Repair Techniques
Workplace Wellnessand Health Promotion Advertising
Early Childhood Assistant Architectural Technology
Strategic Management
Court Support Services
Social Service Worker
Accounting Clerk - Microcomputer
Environmental Protection Technology
Energy Systems Engineering Technician
Electronics EngineeringTechnician
Aviation Technician -Aircraft Maintenance
Fine ArtStudio
Hospitality And Tourism Administration
Computer RepairAnd Maintenance
Contact CentreOperations
Game Design
Hospitality Services
General Arts And Science - English for Academic Purposes
Massage Therapy
Business Human Resources
Management
Practical Nursing
Broadcasting and Film
Early ChildhoodEducation
Animation/Television
Electro-mechanicalEngineering Technology Journalism (Fast Track)
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Graphics courtesy// César Augusto OjedaStatistics courtesy// Centennial College 2012 Graduate Employment Report
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By: Dennis Gonzales
What You Need to Know
Freelance
For unpaid photography listings, don’t believe the sales pitch. No matter how much of a “good impression” you’re making on the client, there’s no way it’s a zero-sum relationship.
Regardless of your expertise level, you’re still a person and your time is valuable, but sometimes exceptions can be made.
1Don’t work for free
So you want to become a freelance photographer? It’s tricky getting into any type of freelance work, so here are a few things to remember when getting into freelance photography.
2Work for free
… Just don’t do it for organizations. It sets a poor precedent for us if so many are working for free and it lowers the value of photography.
Do it for friends, do it for family members, but most importantly, do it on your terms. The idea is to workfor free to gain experience and build your portfolio, not free labour.
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There’s a ton of different types of photography you can work in. Wedding photography is the most popular but, by virtue, also the most competitive. There’s portraiture, product, stock, event, etc. The choice is yours, but you should work with something you’re good at, and most importantly, one you enjoy.
4Do your research
This means researching the type of photography you’re getting into, and how competitive the market is locally. Pricing can vary from city to city, so researching is important to be competitive.
This also means researching what type of equipment you might need for a job.
5Persistence
Above all else, freelancing is about persistence. If you’re going into this looking for instant money, or looking to replace your current job full-stop, you’re looking at it all wrong.
Freelancing is volatile work, filled with highs and lows, but it can be a supplementary form of money, under terms that you set, doing stuff that you enjoy, to create a body of work that you can be proud of.
Photo Courtesy// Emilian Robert Vicol
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5 Ways To Get LinkedIn To Work For You
Whether you’re just getting on LinkedIn now or you’re an old hand, there are a few useful things to keep in mind to ensure you’re making the most of your profile.
4. Careful with buzzwords and other clichéd phrases. They may make you sound savvy to current business lingo and informed about your industry, but use them sparingly - this type of language has in many cases, been overused to the point of meaninglessness and can make your profile sound dated and uninspired. Instead, present yourself in a fresh and unique way by using precise and unpretentious language that concretely expresses what you want to communicate. You’ll come across as more authentic and your profile will stand out more too.
5. Be active! LinkedIn is primarily a professional networking service. It functions best when you do some basic upkeep on a regular basis. Try to update your status frequently. This allows you to inform others about what you’re currently doing and to show your familiarity and active engage-ment with your profession. Join groups to make new connections and to keep apace with changes in your profession. Lastly, request recom-mendations frequently, rather than just at the point when you find yourself looking for a job. You will look more organized and consistent if you have recommendations spanning a long period of time.
By: Joel Nash
1. Get yourself a good profile picture! Having a photo of yourself is really important to draw people’s attention and to show them that there’s an actual person behind the profile. Make sure that it’s a high quality photo that is recent. Generally speaking, you want the picture to convey profession-alism and competence, but there’s no need to be too serious - make LinkedIn work for you by tailoring the photo to the career that you’re pursuing.
3. Show off your stuff. LinkedIn allows you to incorporate pictures, videos and slideshows into your profile. Make the most of this opportunity! Images and videos are eye-catching and punctuate your profile with points of visual interest, and they also succinctly convey your practical experience. This is useful regardless of whether you’re a graphic designer showcasing your latest brand identity work, or a senior manager sharing a really engaging powerpoint presentation you created.
2. Nail your summary! It’s one of the first things that people see when looking at your LinkedIn profile, so it’s a good idea to spend some time writing it so that you differentiate yourself and reveal something of your personality. Be sure to write it in the first person, and use active language (lots of verbs!) to outline pertinent experience and recent accomplishments.
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ESSENTIAL
to BUSINESS
DRESS SHIRT
TROUSERS
DRESS SHOES
TIES
BLAZER
SKIRT
DRESS SHIRT
HEELS
MAKE UP
JEWELRYA skirt is a good addition to your
working wardrobe because it can be worn with many
di�erent tops. Like a blazer, it can also be dressed up or
dressed down depending on the
occasion.
Choose a solid white or blue shirt. You don't want to
look too flashy with a brightly colored shirt, and striped
(and especially patterned) shirts which are a little
less formal.
A navy blue blazer can be worn with a
tie, or without, depending on the
dress code. It matches numerous shirt colors and can
be worn with khakis, chinos or
grey slacks.A pair of black
oxfords or cap-toed oxfords is the best choice. Get ones that don't have
super thick soles so they won’t look like
boots.
Ties don't have to be boring. Although
you should avoid anything too flashy, such as "novelty" ties with bizarre prints, don't be
afraid to experiment with
unexpected colors.
Keep it simple, do not wear tight
pants that would make your legs look too skinny.
Also remember to wear dark colours that can match the
overall outfit.
You can experiment with fabrics, like sheer silk chi�on, which works great when
layered over a black camisole, very tasteful and professional.
Keep it simple, don’t wear funky colours, instead keep it natural.
Skip the nail art & don’t forget to do
your hair!
You want to keep your jewelry
simple, delicate, and petite.
Consider wearing a bracelet, a small necklace, make
sure they are small, and classy. Avoid
anything too flashy.
A pair of black heels create a
classic, timeless business formal look which can work with any
outfit.
Graphics courtesy// César Augusto OjedaDrawing courtesy// Jeremy Cole
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Make those career opportunities
By: Paul Hantiuk
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No doubt you upcoming grads are experiencing a little palm sweat about your future outside the shelter of college. Fear not, we talked to Centennial Student Employment Advisor Tanya Gokhshteyn about the steps you should be taking to get prepared for the job market whether you’re graduating this semester or not.
Be ProactiveGokhshteyn stresses that students need to get started at least by the
beginning of their last semester. She advises students to “get help with identifying what their goals are… doing research in the industry. Being proactive and starting early is key to getting a job.”
Be CreativeYou can’t just idly submit online applications in your pj’s. “We teach
[students] how to be more creative how to use networking, how to use research and in contacting employers… being active in their job search” says Gokhshteyn.
Get LinkedIn to link up“It’s important to target your profile to the industry you’re trying to
get a job,” says Gokhshteyn, “whenever [students] go to any professional meetings, any workshops, conferences, any networking or informational interviews. They should be adding contacts to their network.”
Cover LetterTwo things Gokhshteyn says students aren’t conscientious enough
about: “The letter should be more about the employer than about them.” And: “[Employers] judge a cover letter by how it is written. They judge a candidate’s language and communication skills as well.”
Multiple Resumes“You can’t just have one resume that you send to every company
you’re applying to…. Creative resumes suit certain industries and certain companies. You can’t have a unified approach” says Gokhshteyn.
Extra 1:Centennial has a job board with entry level jobs that are tailored to the programs of the
college. These are employers looking to hire grads, and they tell the college that they don’t get nearly enough applications.
Here’s how you find it.
• Log into myCentennial
• Student Services
• Scroll down to Hire Centennial
• Setup a Profile
Extra 2:Book an appointment with Career Services at any of Progress, Ashtonbee, Morningside or
Story Arts Centre Campuses on mycentennial. Bring your resume and a job posting you’re looking at and sign up for a mock interview to get feedback.
KNOCK
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By: Nicholas Misketi
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SAFE TO SAY
FACTSHEET
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C entennial student Brad Garcia’s band Safe to Say only started playing together two years ago. In June 2013, they released their album, With Everything in Between and
interest came from far beyond Canada and the US. Now it’s safe to say the band conducts business with fans on the other side of the planet.
“Since we’ve released the album we’ve got orders from all over, like Japan and Australia,” Garcia said.
For Garcia, a second-year journalism student, his job as the front-man and guitarist for Safe to Say entails more than just playing gigs. He and the band members book shows, produce albums and sell their own merchandise. Running the band also means running a business.
According to Garcia, the biggest source of revenue comes from selling merchandise. The band sells albums, t-shirts and hats, both at their live shows and online. To avoid having their music streamed online for free the band produced their albums on vinyl records.
“If someone is going to download something for free, why don’t we at least give them something unique that they can hang on to?” Garcia said.
Safe to Say also earns money from touring. They receive a guaranteed amount for each live show. The shows also provide the band with an opportunity to meet people who can help book future shows.
“At our shows, we would be approached by people who wanted us to play in their hometown,” Garcia said.
He admits that touring can sometimes interfere with school. However, time on the road has translated to interesting story ideas and sources for his journalism courses. He and a group of classmates are working on a story about border laws for international recording artists.
“If I’m going to be playing shows with international artists, then why not talk to them?” Garcia said.
A Centennial College journalism student finds a way to balance a busy study workload with his
dreams of musical success.
Photo Courtesy// Nicholas Misketi
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Triumph Comics featured many characters, but the most popular was Nelvana. © Nelvana/LAC
A Canadian Superhero
Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey, the people responsible for the campaign to revive Nelvana.
A long-forgotten Canadian superhero is gaining attention as Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey help us remember the golden age of Canadian comics.
By: Dennis Gonzales
Photos Courtesy// Dennis Gonzales
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M any people are familiar with the Golden Age of comic books in the
1940s. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and many more famous heroes came out of
the Golden Age, but a lot people don’t know that Canada also had its own Golden Age of comic
books.The most popular hero of this “Canadian Golden Age”, was also
Canada’s first super heroine. But despite that impressive designation, chances are you’ve never heard of Nelvana of the Northern Lights. Hope Nicholson and Rachel Richey want to change that.
“Most people haven’t heard about her,” Nicholson said. “I think part of the reason is, Superman was created at around the same time and has been printed and reprinted and re-imagined so many times in the last few decades that he’s constantly in people’s minds. But some Golden Age characters, especially the Canadian ones, have never been reprinted since.”
This set the pair on a path, and the two of them teamed up and started a project aimed at restoring and reprinting her original comics.
Talking to some students around the SAC campus, even the biggest comic book fans haven’t heard of her. But their interest is piqued when they find out who she is.
“I think it’s fantastic that they are being reprinted,” Ivan Trinier said. “With them being obscure it makes it difficult to find copies if you’re interested in Canadian comics ... I just think it’s a shame it took so long for them to do it.“
So, who is Nelvana?She was created by Canadian painter Adrian
Dingle after being inspired by Franz Johnston—a member of the Group of Seven—and his stories from the Arctic. Johnston spoke of an elderly storyteller, who happened to go by the name Nelvana. From these stories came Nelvana of the Northern Lights, defender of the Northern people.
She has the ability to melt steel, read minds, turn invisible and travel on a ray of Northern Lights, but what’s more remarkable is the fact that she’s also aboriginal.
“Not only is she the first super heroine to have her own continuing comic, she’s also an Inuk,” Richey said. “She’s not even
just a white character, which is just unheard of in comics. She is so far ahead of her time.”
The fundraising is already well under way, with their Kickstarter campaign raising over $50,000—which is notably twice their set goal—and they’ve already garnered attention from major news outlets such as the Toronto Star, The National Post and the CBC, just to name a few.
For both Nicholson and Richey, reviving Nelvana isn’t just a passion project, but it’s also about shedding light on a piece of important Canadian history and to promote Canadian comic books and comic books in general.
“It’s definitely mostly comic fans and collectors that are probably going to be interested in Nelvana,” Nicholson said. “But there are also people who are just fans of Canadian culture and history as a whole, so it might get them to see comics books as a medium, not just a genre.”
“M o s t p e o p l e h ave n ’ t h e a rd a b o u t h e r. . . S u p e r m a n wa s c re a t e d a t a ro u n d t h e s a m e t i m e a n d h a s b e e n p r i n t e d . . . s o m a n y t i m e s i n t h e l a s t few d e c a d e s
Hope Nicolson
ABOVE: This special superhero set was printed by the Canada Post Corporation in 1995, featuring Nelvana, and other Canadians such as Captain Canuck and
Fleur-De-Lis, alongside Superman.
RIGHT: A picture of an inside page of a Nelvana comic. © Nelvana/LAC.
LEFT: A piece of Nelvana fan art by local artist Christopher Yao.
BELOW: A piece of Nelvana fan art by local artist Janet Heatherington.
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With arms straight, lift arms up behind you while keeping your back straight and your shoulders down. Keep the shoulders relaxed away from the ears. Breathe deeply and hold for 10-30 seconds. Never stretch to the point of pain. Never bounce. Straighten but do not lock elbows.
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D o you get physical stress as well as mental stress from all the school or desk work? Well you are not alone. And please do not suffer alone.
Hunching over from studying in front of a computer can encourage poor posture and lead to different musculoskeletal conditions such as rounded shoulders, carpal tunnel syndrome and tendinitis in the elbow. These conditions are caused by improper ergonomics and a muscle imbalance that will eventually lead to pain and restrictions of muscles and joints.
To avoid these common issues, practicing proper ergonomics such as sitting up straight, head in line with monitor and having feet flat on the ground will help promote a healthy aligned posture. Taking a break from studying in front of the computer and walking around will also decrease the likelihood of developing common musculoskeletal conditions. Adding gentle stretches into your daily routine will also be beneficial to help relax and elongate tight muscles. Stretches should be done throughout the day and held anywhere from 15 – 60 seconds until a stretch is felt in the muscle.
Work Smart Not HardThe life of a student can take a toll on your body. From long hours of work, to the repetitive stress of homework. Here are two solutions to give your body a break.
By: James Lu
Extend one arm in front of you at shoulder height. With your free hand, gently grasp fingers and pull them back toward your body with your palm up. Hold 10 to 30 seconds.
CENTENNIAL COLLEGE’S YAN ZHOU WON A BRONZE MEDAL AT THE CCAA NATIONALS IN WOMEN’S SINGLES BADMINTON. THE FINALS WERE HELD AT THE NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY IN EDMONTON, ALBERTA, FROM FEB. 27 TO MARCH 1. YAN ALSO WON A SILVER MEDAL AT THE OCAA PROVINCIAL FINALS THIS SEMESTER.
Photos Courtesy// Paul Martin
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Photos Courtesy// Donston Wilson
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H ave you ever wanted to be a model, to see your face in a magazine?
Well the CCSAI gave students just that opportunity. Model For a Day harnessed the power of social media to allow students to pick their favourite Centennial College student model. The winners were Sandeep Singh (Left) a Business Marketing student in first place and Deljinder Chadha (Right), an Electronic Engineering Technician student. They came away with 110 and 66 ‘likes’ on Facebook, respectively. Congratulations on your victory and thanks for all the support!
MODEL For a
DAY
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M E E T T H ES A S S
EstheticiansAsha Culzac and Sabrina Estwick
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By: Geoffrey Mosher
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M E E T T H ES A S S
EstheticiansAsha Culzac and Sabrina Estwick
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Asha- For me it was needing a career. I was getting older and then I remembered I took it in my early 20’s because I needed some high school credits and I did great and got a certificate in it. I actually enjoyed and thought I’ll go to college and upgrade it where the certificate is recognized so I can work in the field properly. Without any hassle or headaches.
Asha- Stick to something you really want to do. It’s a big field, it expands so far. So at least narrow it down to something you really enjoy. I know not everyone is going to enjoy everything we learned in the field. So basically narrow it down and look at a spa that does what you enjoy doing, so you enjoy going to work. A lot of people don’t like pedicures, so don’t work somewhere where you’re going to do a lot of pedicures.
Asha- The clients, they’re great to be around. My bosses are pretty fun to be around. It’s a quiet environment and I like quiet. The environment is good and I like the clients too. Even the ones that have bad days you can still make them have a good experience and get them to come back. Even the ones that come in moody, half of them leave here feeling fine and you’ll see them again. I like meeting new people, I’m a people person.
Asha- I would say my mother, because she raised four kids by herself.
Asha- For me it was everything to do with my field and all the hands-on stuff. Didn’t really care for the gen-eds.
Sabrina- I was taking business before, but I didn’t like the program. So I chose something I was familiar with. My Mom is an esthetician as well. So it just came naturally.
Sabrina- I would say to just make sure you pick a placement that relates to what you want to do, because I feel like I was put in the wrong placement for what I want to do. It was at a medical spa. I like doing facials and stuff like that, but they don’t do stuff like that there.
Sabrina- I like the quiet environment and I like everyone that works here. Everyone is so nice.
Sabrina- Anna Netrebko an opera singer. (Sabrina’s dream is to be an opera singer and came to Canada to study music originally).
Sabrina- I didn’t have a favourite part, I just loved everything about it. The spa business aspect.
Asha Culzac: EstheticianSabrina Estwick: Esthetician
Why did you take the Program?
Advice to students looking to get in the field
Favourite thing about working for CCSAI
Who is your hero?
What do you think was the best part of the program?
SABRINA ESTWICK
l Hometown: St. James, Barbados
l Moved to Toronto 5 years ago.
l School/Program: Centennial College- Esthetician Program graduate
ASHA CULZAC
l Hometown: Toronto (West end) from St Vincent originally
l Currently lives in Scarborough.
l School/Program: Centennial College- Esthetician Program graduate
Photos Courtesy// Geoffrey Mosher
Asha- When I knew they were opening it, my coordinator told me about it and then I came to apply and realized I hadn’t finished a gen-ed that I needed. But my class was done and I had passed everything and by the time I came to apply I still needed my English. So I went back and as soon as I graduated in the AWC, I walked over and dropped off my resume. It’s close to home, close to where my son is. Right after graduation I applied.
Sabrina- I just saw the posting online and sent my resume in. I was a little nervous because I’ve only ever had one other job and I didn’t have an interview for it.
How did you get hired?
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