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Make Your Education Work for You
April 15, 2011
Canadian students have long been attracted to university by the promise of prompt and rewarding employment upon graduation. Yet each year, many graduates find themselves unemployed or underemployed,…
Teyotsihstokwáthe Dakota Brant Shares Her Lessons Learned
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 the Mohawk…
Top 5 Career Fair Tips
December 1, 2010
Linda Gully Director, B.Comm Career Services, Hari B. Varshney Business Career Centre, University of British Columbia 1 Research the companies participating beforehand and prepare good questions so you can…
Tactics for Telephone Interviews
November 30, 2010
Know what to expect on the call When someone calls you to arrange for a phone interview, get all the information you can. You need to know when and,…
It All Adds Up – Five Insights Into the Chartered Accountant Recruiting Process
November 30, 2010
1 Referrals > résumés A major misconception is that firms look at all applications in deciding which students to interview. Actually, firms may prefer to look at résumés from…
The Federal Public Service – Countless Career Avenues to Explore
October 15, 2010
Yes, there is job security and stability. But the bigger picture IS the bigger appeal: you can serve the public interest and make a difference in the daily…
Myths and Realities of Working for Government
October 8, 2010
Myth 1 | Qualifications “I will never get a government job with just my Arts degree.” Federal: The Federal Government of Canada offers over 1,000 different types of jobs located…
Municipal Government: Make a Difference
October 4, 2010
As the times change, so too does the work environment. The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) knows that workers want more than just a paycheck—they want to feel they…
Explore the Possibilities…Careers with the Government of Alberta
September 24, 2010
For students, new graduates or experienced workers, the Alberta government hosts a dynamic and diverse work environment where there are on-the-job opportunities to learn and grow. There are…
Preparation is Key for Career Fairs
September 24, 2010
There are a number of things you should do before attending a career fair in order to ensure you are well-prepared and present yourself as professionally as possible: »…
Job Interviews: Conversations, Not Examinations
September 24, 2010
But is a job interview really a test? Interviews are no walk in the park, but thinking of them as “like exams” can lead you astray and cause…
Entrepreneurship: The Path of Change Makers
September 16, 2010
The personal qualities that Guy Laliberté used to found his company—risk-taking, drive and creativity—are the same qualities needed by young job seekers today to counter the ebbs and…
Career Assessment: There’s No “Magic Test”
September 15, 2010
No one knows you as well as you know yourself, so taking the time to actively reflect on your interests, values, abilities and personality is very important. What…
Persuasive Networking – Four Steps to Maximum Results
September 14, 2010
Communications expert Daniel L. Plung wrote a famous article entitled “Writing the Persuasive Business Letter” in The Journal of Business Communication (1980) in which he presents the idea…
CACEE Ethical Recruitment Guidelines
September 10, 2009
Employers It is the employer’s responsibility to: Comply with all relevant federal and provincial legislation. Information Sessions: When arranging information sessions, most postsecondary institutions book space on a first-come, first-served basis and…