Map it out

STEP 1: BRAINSTORM KEYWORDS

1. Based on your occupation shortlist, think of key words that might be related to your choices (ex. hairdressing, woodworking, animals)

STEP 2: MAP IT!

1. Map scale: Using Google Maps, search your keyword(s) and adjust your map scale to the range you're able to travel for your placement. (ex. bodyshop Aurora)

2. Map your route: From the school (39 Dunning Ave), how far is your placement?  Use either your HOME or SCHOOL as your starting point, then use the direction button to find the distance to your placement.

3. Business hours:  Please check the hours the business is open.  You require a shift of approximately 3 hours in length to obtain the required hours.

4. Travel: How would you get to placement every day?  If the placement is far, do you have the means of transportation to reliably get to work every day?  If your placement is in the morning, are you leaving yourself enough time (lunch) to travel back to school? 

STEP 3: CONTACT LIST

5. Create a list of 10 contacts from your search - company name, email, phone number, and if possible contact name. 10 contacts is your goal each class until you have secured a placement.