career

If you’re reading this, chances are you’re just entering the job market. One thing that’s great about the younger generation is how technologically aware we are. Digital platforms, the newest tech, and social media trends don’t faze us! In fact, according to Aberdeen Research Group, 73% of 18-34-year-olds surveyed found their last job on social […]

Follow the career path of a nursing graduate from school through to becoming a Community Care Access Centre Case Manager five years later.

The job recruitment process has become increasingly digital, through online applications, online interviews and even accepting offers through email. The issue is that in many cases you lose what is unique about you through online job applications. Making the process feel increasingly futile as you throw yet another resume in a virtual mountain of applicants […]

Struggling to find steady employment or even to land a temporary gig? You’re definitely not the only one. When it comes to unemployment, getting hired isn’t the only hard part. It’s the whirlwind of emotions, uncertainty, and angst that comes with the unprecedented freedom and of course, the financial strain. But even though you don’t […]

Starting a new job is nerve-wracking to say the least. For most, it is a combination of excitement and fear that manifests itself as butterflies in the pit of your stomach, the inability to sleep, and the constant worry about what you need to wear and bring. But every first day is also your first […]

The term sounds just like what it means. Job hoppers are eager individuals who ‘jump’ from position to position, in short stretches of time (a few months to around two years). The act of hopping (also known as ‘churning’) has gained more momentum than ever before. In fact, 75% of Millennials (ages 18-34) strongly believe […]

When you’re buried in textbooks, juggling projects and prepping for exams, the only thing that might be keeping you going is knowing that you’ll have an entire month off soon! All you have to do is get through these last few weeks, and then you can finally breathe. As much as party-hopping, sleeping in, or […]

There’s no debate that landing an internship can jumpstart your career, give you valuable work experience and create new meaningful networks. But what happens when an internship aligns with your career goals, it’s a great opportunity and, surprise, – it’s unpaid? While some students and grads are extremely grateful for their internship, even if it’s […]

It happens to everyone: you got into your dream school or landed an awesome job, but after a while, you start losing motivation and interest. You start counting down the minutes till the end of your shift. Feeling unfulfilled, you wonder if you’ll be stuck in this rut until you retire. This type of doomsday […]

We’ve all heard the adage, “it’s not what you know, but who you know.” Conventional wisdom accepts this as the truth, and in most college and university programs “networking” is emphasized as an important part of breaking into any job industry. Having a large network of people in your academic and professional life is great […]

Office Hours is real look behind the scenes for aspiring professionals. Students who are curious, driven and willing to go the egg-stra mile are drawn towards this unique opportunity to ask their industry questions and get honest answers. On November 22, 2018, we gave a sneak peak into the insurance industry. Together with Trevor Buttrum, […]

You may be familiar with the term “character”. This is where the magic of soft skills comes into play. It’s a broad term for the non-technical more human aspects of someone’s qualifications. This can show up as charisma or the ability to collaborate effectively. Soft skills differentiate and shape you as a well-rounded individual with […]