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Q&A with 成人头条records management instructor Donna Sedlar
Donna Sedlar started teaching office administration courses at Vancouver Community Colleg (VCC) in 2018, but her connection to the college started decades before.
What do you teach?
I currently teach Levels 1, 2, and 3.
How did you end up at VCC?
When I moved from Manitoba to B.C., I enrolled as a student at 成人头条in the daytime Legal Secretary program. I vividly remember feeling excited about learning something new (including Latin terminology) plus feeling anxious about completing the homework correctly, passing all my classes, and finding employment in Vancouver. My 成人头条instructors provided fantastic support and shared real-life stories about what to expect in the current job market. The training I received at VCC, combined with ongoing professional development, has kept me actively employed in the legal field for over 20 years.
I returned to 成人头条in 2010 to study records management. I knew companies were moving from paper documents to electronic records, so I was eager to learn this new language and understand how to apply these essential skills in the workplace.
What do you do outside of teaching?
I am currently employed with (PMV) providing both administrative and records support for the executive director while acting as workshop producer for online delivery of PMV鈥檚 introduction to project management training. It鈥檚 a privilege to work with project professionals and volunteers who give back to non-profits, social-profits, and charities.
What is your advice for 成人头条students and grads seeking work?
One of the challenges for students looking for employment or searching for jobs in a gig economy is helping the interviewer 鈥渃onnect the dots鈥 on your resume to what special skills you can offer their organization.
I continually network with employers to learn what skills they need from 成人头条students. Companies search for candidates who understand the basics of records management and the need to protect sensitive data. Employers also want staff who can conduct research, write reports in their own words, and cite source material that can be referenced later.
When you combine the classes I teach with the 成人头条Librarians who can help students brush up on their APA citation skills and paraphrasing, our Records Management students are well prepared to meet these needs.
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