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Are you looking to gain more experience for your resume and don’t know how? Give yourself a job! There are plenty of ways you can work on your skillsets and gain experience that will help you level up in your career. Recognize your skills and interests  You’re basically playing the role of an employer and […]

School may be out for the summer, but don’t let the learning end in the classroom. Besides taking up some productive hobbies during the summer, there are a ton of skills to upgrade that will be useful for the classroom and your career. Get your brain ready to upgrade (or learn) these 5 skills during […]

Trying to make your side hustle into a full time job can seem impossible. Where do you even start, and how do you get your brand out there?  It all starts with making the time.  Make time for it! Often, people want to make their side hustle into their full time job, but they haven’t […]

From the plains of the Yukon to the sandy shores of Newfoundland and Labrador, millions of people call Canada home. Whether you’re making the most out of your gap year or taking a break from the everyday, pack your bags and travel across Canada to check out these famous landmarks. Overall, just remember that your […]

The weather’s getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and you’re struggling to decide what hobbies to take up with all the extra time. If you prefer to keep busy, why not take up a new hobby or two? Contrary to popular belief, hobbies don’t necessarily require preexisting creative talent or original ideas. In fact, […]

Everyone’s dad considers themselves an expert in the workforce. But how much do their tips apply today? This Father’s Day we’re investigating these tips! Should you follow your Dad’s advice, or are those old-fashion tips better off in the past? You’re about to learn exactly which of those old tips are actually helpful! Dad’s Workforce […]

As the school year comes to an end, many students decide to take a gap year as the next step in their journey. A gap year usually occurs after high school, and students can take a semester or a year away from their regular studies to work, volunteer, or travel. Here are three ways you […]

When you apply for a job, the technical skills in the job description are critical – but it’s your soft skills that can help you get ahead in the interview and throughout your career. Many soft skills are sought-after and transferable in any role. It’s what makes you a great employee to work with. Here […]

It can be a huge adjustment if you’ve never had a work from home job before. You might be nervous about many things you’ve never had to worry about before. Are you allowed to take breaks? How do sick days work? How do you stay on task with everything going on at home? Don’t worry, […]

You have it all planned out: your dream school, dream job, and your next big move. Then boom, you get hit with one rejection after another. It can cause you to feel like a failure and give up on achieving other goals. Learning how to rise above a setback can teach you how to embrace […]

In this 3-part series on Voices of Inclusion with Career Connections, we will be talking to insurance industry professionals about their rewarding career paths, getting their valuable insights on equity, diversity, inclusion and offering you insider tips on how to hatch your own career in Canada’s property and casualty insurance industry. In this first instalment […]

With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s important to appreciate our mothers and all that they have sacrificed for us. Show your mother a little extra love today, she deserves it! Remember to never take your mother’s advice for granted, they are the ones who provide you with all their wisdom and unconditional support. As an […]