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Beware of Employment Scams

By Robert

Acon, a ruse, a hustle or just plain old fraud.  Whatever term people use there are all kinds of scams out there that criminals can benefit from. There are many tricks to get your money or valuable personal information.  Unfortunately, these …

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About to Hit Send? Check the Job Ad

By Robert

How is the job search going?  I know, frustrating right?  Stick with it! If you are doing all the right things such as knowing which job titles to begin your search with, being connected to different job search engines (Indeed, …

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Interview Tips & Strategies

By Robert

The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, and the resume you submitted last week, caught the attention of a potential employer! As the excitement begins to wear off, you feel a sinking feeling in your gut, and the …

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Becoming an Employment Specialist

By Robert

So, you’ve just graduated and are fresh out-of-school, or you’re interested in working in the field of employment services, but don’t know where to start. In that case, this is exactly the page for you! Working as an Employment Specialist …

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What is Better Jobs Ontario Program?

By Robert

No Tags by Klara Kabelik, Employment Specialist / edits by Carolyn Henderson, Employment Service Coordinator Better Jobs Ontario (BJO), previously known as Second Career, is a provincially funded program through the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training, and Skills Development, which helps individuals …

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All About Resumes and the Applicant Tracking Systems

By Robert

Are you ready to begin your job search, but don’t know where to start? Or have you been applying to positions but haven’t had any luck? Centre for Skills has got you covered! Whether it’s composing a professional summary or …

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Commitment to Learning and Working in Canada

By Robert

Congratulations on embarking on a language course, academic program, or a new job! We hope you’re eager to acquire new knowledge and skills. Let’s talk about the level of commitment that is generally expected in Canadian culture. Showing Up  You …

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Welcoming Week 2023

By Robert

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 11, 2023 Centre for Skills Development celebrates Welcoming Week! This week, Centre for Skills celebrates Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) iniatative called Welcoming Week by hosting an online event on Friday, September 15th at 10:00 am.  Welcoming Week is an annual …

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Business Meetings in Canada Do’s and Don’ts

By Robert

Business Meetings in Canada Do’s and Don’ts  So, you got the job Congratulations, it took a lot, but you earned it!    You are now settling into your new role within the first couple of weeks, learning your co-workers’ names and …

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How to Write the Perfect Resume 

By Robert

How to Write the “Perfect” Resume  There are many factors that play a role in the process of searching for work, especially when it comes to finding a job that suits your needs and being able to support others in …