The Federal Public Service - Countless Career Avenues to Explore

Your school days are winding down. It’s time to put into practice all you’ve learned and join the work force. Where to go? What to do?

Have you considered the federal public service?

Myths and Realities of Working for Government

Myth 1 | Qualifications “I will never get a government job with just my Arts degree.” Federal: The Federal Government…

Municipal Government: Make a Difference

As the times change, so too does the work environment. The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) knows that workers want more…

Explore the Possibilities…Careers with the Government of Alberta

Whether you’re just embarking on your career or looking for meaningful work experience while in school, take some time to learn about the Alberta government and the work of the Alberta Public Service.

Preparation is Key for Career Fairs

There are a number of things you should do before attending a career fair in order to ensure you are…

Job Interviews: Conversations, Not Examinations

But is a job interview really a test? Interviews are no walk in the park, but thinking of them as…

Entrepreneurship: The Path of Change Makers

The personal qualities that Guy Laliberté used to found his company—risk-taking, drive and creativity—are the same qualities needed by young…

Career Assessment: There’s No “Magic Test”

No one knows you as well as you know yourself, so taking the time to actively reflect on your interests,…

Persuasive Networking - Four Steps to Maximum Results

Communications expert Daniel L. Plung wrote a famous article entitled “Writing the Persuasive Business Letter” in The Journal of Business…

Commerce Students Dreams in the Downturn

Many Commerce students choose their faculty for the lucrative careers a business education may inspire. With slightly higher tuition fees,…

Teaching Careers Get Your Feet Wet Through Community-Based Learning

Curricular: Part of a course At Huron University College, for example, students enrolled in the second-year English course “Victorian Literature:…

From Student to Supervisor: Co-op is the Key

Chris joined the University of Regina’s Arts Co-op Program in Summer 2006, taking part in the job search process to…