Placement Advisor Spotlight: Andrew Bascome
Tell us about yourself.
Andrew has worked as a Placement Advisor at Humber College since 2019. Prior to that, he was a Career Advisor for five years with George Brown College. He has worked with postsecondary students from a variety of programs, from business to healthcare. Andrew completed the Career & Work Counselling program at George Brown College in 2013, followed by the Life Skills and Constructivism Counselling Certificates which have been instrumental in his work with students. He enjoys working with students to find opportunities that align with their goals while providing a chance to bring their knowledge, skills and passion to the industry.
What advice would you offer students seeking to develop their self-confidence?
Well, more than one:
- Step outside your comfort zone.
- Take the contact information for a guest speaker and reach out to them after class ends.
- Attend career-related events and aim to leave with contact information from three to five people you can talk to after the event.
- Explore things without worrying about the influence of others.
- Be open-minded and take opportunities as they come (big or small).
The WIL Team supports students and employer partners in their Work-Integrated Learning journey. Committed, dedicated and professional, they are key contributors to Humber’s Strategic Plan, preparing career-ready citizens and establishing strong, sustainable collaborations with industry, community, international and alumni partners.
"Attend career-related events and aim to leave with contact information from three to five people you can talk to after the event." - Andrew Bascome