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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The modern job market can be difficult to break into, with many job seekers competing for the same job in addition to the recruiting apps and online profiles one must contend with. Thankfully, there are many resources available for those …
I came to Canada 10 years ago as an immigrant from Pakistan. I know first-hand the kind of struggles and challenges newcomers face such as learning the local language, and how to adapt to all the little things that are …