Warm Up to Cold Emailing – By Emma Hartley, Alumni Liaison Specialist Cold emailing is reaching out to employers, with whom you’ve had no previous contact, to inquire about open jobs or opportunities. With some research and practice, cold emailing can be a fantastic addition to your ongoing job search! Our Career Advisors will attest […]
Why You Should Always Follow-Up with Employers It can be very frustrating to spend hours tailoring your resume or crafting that perfect email to a potential employer only to be met with…crickets. No answer at all. What to do? Don’t give up hope – showcase your enthusiasm, initiative and keenness in the company or the […]
Creating a work-life Balance through Self-Care Strategies Employability Coach: Amanda Lecce, Career Services A typical workday consists of 7-8 hours. Whether it’s sitting at a desk, serving others, or doing manual labour, the hours spent at our jobs can be draining on both our physical and mental health. Thus, people working full-time are aiming to […]
Are You Being Taken Advantage of at Work? It May Be Time to Move On! In an ideal work environment, you would feel like a part of a functional team, who strives to reach a common goal, and can fall back on each other when times are tough. The reality is that you might end […]
Adopting a Growth Mindset in Your Job Search It is all too common to become disillusioned during the job-hunting process, we often get caught up in the moment when applying for our dream job, and in many cases, after filling out multiple applications, we don’t receive a single reply from a potential employer. Maintaining a […]
How to Choose the Right Social Media Platform When it comes to figuring out the best social media platform to use in your career, the first step is to prioritize what’s important to you. Is it expanding your reach? Is it generating more leads? Is it finding work? From there, it’s about determining which platform […]
3 Steps to Find Your Next Volunteer Opportunity Do you wish you had more work experience in your chosen field? Are you looking for better ways to network? Have you considered volunteering? Volunteering with a non-profit, charity or grassroots organization is a fantastic way to boost your resume, nurture your network, build your portfolio or […]
So, You Want to be an Entrepreneur? With the popularity of television shows such as Dragon’s Den and Shark Tank, there has been a reawakening of entrepreneurship interest across Canada. A survey conducted by Ernst and Young and RBC concluded that 8 out of 10 North Americans expect entrepreneurialism to define the 21st century. COVID-19 […]
Life is Busy! Managing Your Job Search to Get Results There is a saying, “looking for work is a full-time job”. Most job seekers find the job search process stressful and time-consuming. When life is busy with many roles that a job seeker needs to fulfill such as student, part-time worker, and having family responsibilities, […]
Luck is No Accident: Making the Most of Happenstance in Your Career We’ve all heard of the saying “life is a journey and not a destination” and the same can be said for our careers in life whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned professional looking for the next challenge or someone who has […]
The growing digital environment has moved quickly beyond personal use to professional activity. Digital platforms provide a venue for real-time updates on professional information from others, and allows for professionals to create their own content. As much as 65 to 85 per cent of all jobs are not posted online. Therefore, building your professional network is crucial […]
You might have heard the saying ‘Alone we can do so little, together we can do so much’, and that is often true when it comes to your professional career. Whether you’re entering a new career, changing paths, or simply looking to advance – seeking a mentor can help you. Mentorships are an excellent way […]
