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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 well-prepared and present yourself as...
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 “like exams” can lead you...
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 job seekers today to counter...
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, values, abilities and personality is...
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 Communication (1980) in which he...
CACEE Ethical Recruitment Guidelines
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,...
How I Am Making The Transition From Student To Professional
I was in my last semester studying journalism at the University of King’s College (in Halifax, Nova Scotia), but I wasn’t sure what I wanted...
First Year Of Full-Time: Adjusting Tips & More
One of the hardest changes has been to realize that I’m no longer a student or an intern, but a professional. What I do, how...
The “Where” Factor
What Makes A Great Community A city that is truly great is known for the quality of life that it offers its citizens. It is creative,...
Getting The Job You Want - Putting Your Best Foot Forward
The public domain As our society relies increasingly on innovative, Internet-based modes of communication, a potential employer can now learn about you in many more ways...
Careers In Health
Chiropractic In Canada, chiropractors are educated through programs offered at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College (CMCC) in Toronto, and the Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières (UQTR)....
Career Fair Guide
Get Ready Speak with an advisor at your career centre (or at least visit the centre’s website) to find out what employers will be attending the...
Résumé Writing: From Good To Great
What makes a great résumé—the kind that stirs employer interest and compels them to call the applicant right away? A strong résumé is not a stroke...
Applying For Graduate School
Should I apply for graduate study now? Reflect on: Your skills, abilities and interests Life space and significant relationships (your age and health, partner, children, health of...
Career Fairs: A Piece Of Your Job Search Puzzle
Maxine Dubuc, Manager, Community Based Learning and Career Development at Huron University College, believes students should consider career fairs as a component of their overall...
Creating Your Online Brand
In the past, a brand was defined by advertising and carefully crafted messages delivered through traditional media. Today, a brand is shaped and developed by...
Maximize Your Return On Educational Investment In A Recession
There was once a time when job seekers could simply dictate their terms and conditions of employment to desperate employers, but the downturn has made...
Editor’s Letter
Career Options is unique in that it’s created just for Canadian college and university students. The information is tailored to meet your requirements. The advertisers...
Avoiding Common Interview Pitfalls
Listen A mistake that candidates often make is deciding in advance what they want to talk about in the interview, regardless of the questions being asked....