Open your mind
A dream job is wonderful. But how do you know what your dream job really is until you’re living it?
There’s no such thing as a “right” career path. Each job you take teaches you new skills and experiences that help shape the kind of worker you’ll ultimately become.
If you’re unsure of the career path you want to take—or how you want to use your post-secondary education—consider the profiles below. As you’ll see, many people find on-the-job happiness and success by following unexpected career paths.
Read on to discover how our profile subjects got where they are today. You might be surprised at how many doors swing wide when you keep an open mind.
Teyotsihstokwáthe Dakota Brant, 23
March 14, 2011
In April 2010, at the annual Gathering of Nations powwow, Dakota became the first Mohawk to be crowned Miss Indian World. Since then, this member of…
Jordan Brooke, 25
June 7, 2010
Current Job: Apprentice Millwright, Whistler Blackcomb Current City: Pemberton, B.C. Hometown: London, Ont. Education: Bachelor of Environmental Studies, University of Waterloo, 2006 Millwright Apprenticeship Program, British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), 2010 Jordan’s…
Kyle Braatz, 25
May 20, 2010
Current Job: Co-founder and CEO, Netgen Current City: Ottawa, Ont. Hometown: London, Ont. Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Specialization in Marketing), Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa Kyle’s Story: Kyle has only…
Anna Parsons, 31.
March 16, 2010
Current Job: Baker and Manager, The Natural Food Pantry Current City/Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario Education: Bachelor of Mathematics, University of Waterloo, 2002 Baking and Pastry Arts, Algonquin College, 2007 Anna’s Story: Anna thought…
Sara Lefebvre, 34
March 16, 2010
Current Job: Home Daycare Provider Current City/Hometown: Ottawa, Ontario Education: Public Relations Practitioner Diploma, Algonquin College, 2000 Sara’s Story: When Sara first took work as a nanny, it was simply a…
Janelle Woo, 28
March 16, 2010
Current Job: Consultant, CentrePoint Current City/Hometown: Calgary, Alberta Education: Bachelor of Commerce, Major in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, University of Calgary, 2004 Janelle’s Story: Janelle found her place in the workforce by…
Mark Gettle, 51
March 16, 2010
Current Job: Project Manager, Construction Careers Regina Current City/Hometown: Regina, Saskatchewan Education: Bachelor of Economics, University of Regina, 1994 Mark’s Story: Mark got his start in the trades as a…
Christopher Alleyne, 23
March 16, 2010
Current Job: Co-Founder and President, fanfare recruiting services limited Current City/Hometown: Toronto, Ontario Education: Bachelor of Commerce (Finance Major, Marketing Minor), Ted Rogers School of Management, Ryerson University, 2009 Christopher’s Story:…