• The Invasion: Employers Take over the Social Media Realm

  Poke it. Tweet it. Tag it.… Bop it? For me and students alike, social media terminology is very much second…

• Employers Innovate for On-campus Recruiting

  Graduates aren’t what they used to be—at least not according to a report published by U.K.-based Work Group PLC. If…

• Traditional Industries Have a New Reality, Too

  Traditional industries such as mining, wood manufacturing and construction are often perceived as not having changed much in the past…

• Applying Chaos Theory to Career Development

  You may have heard about the Chaos Theory, a mathematical theory that was developed, among other applications, for use in…

• Should I Stay? Should I Go?

  Where are you from and where do you go to school ? Mary: I am from Bridgewater, Nova Scotia and…

• Questions…Decisions…What Should I Do? What Will I Become?

  With high school graduation looming, you may be asking yourself some big questions about your future career. It’s not easy…

• Transitioning Into Post-Secondary Education

  As someone who works in a university Writing Centre, I have had the privilege over the years of speaking to…

• First Work Experience

  When I was younger, summer break meant beaches, tents, shopping trips, sleepovers, soccer practices and sunshine. Best of all, it…

• To Change Your Program Or Not: Be Open To Possibilities!

  Maybe you’re just starting university, or already in your second year, or even close to graduating, when you realize that…

• Top 5 Career Fair Tips

  Linda Gully Director, B.Comm Career Services, Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre, University of British Columbia 1 Research the companies…

• Tactics for Telephone Interviews

  I don’t enjoy telephone interviews, because I need to be able to see my interviewers’ faces to gauge how I’m being received. Are they bored or engaged? Paying attention or zoning out? But phone interviews are unavoidable in the job search process—employers often use them as a pre-screening tactic or as follow-up to
  an initial interview. This article will help you make the most of a phone interview.

• It All Adds Up - Five Insights Into the Chartered Accountant Recruiting Process

  Every September brings a new school year, as well as the start of the employer recruiting process at universities. For graduating students interested in becoming Chartered Accountants (CAs), the experience can be particularly nerve-wracking. Firms compete for top talent, and students are eager to prove themselves worthy candidates. These five insights into the CA recruiting process may improve your chances of receiving an offer, and help you feel more confident and prepared throughout the process.