Why Young Canadians Need to Take Career Planning Into Their Own Hands
A few months ago we took a look at the current state of affairs in the world of career education in the public school system. I will refrain from rehashing my well-intentioned rant and say only that the main conclusion is that young people need to take matters into...Building a Winning Resume – Why It Can’t Wait Until Graduation
As a university student, you are naturally most concerned with concentrating on your studies – and that’s as it should be. At the same time however, you can never overlook the fact that you will soon become part of the employment world. And once you do, you will...Why Your Major Needs to Match Your Passion
Does your major match your passion? If it doesn’t, then it needs to. If it does, then your entire career could end up being an incredible adventure. But if it doesn’t, you may be setting yourself up for a future of career dislocation. Why is passion so important, and...Wowing the Employer in a Job Interview
There’s no doubt about it, a job interview is one of the most uncomfortable experiences you will have, particularly if you are recent graduate looking to make your way into your first full-time job. There’s often a sense that you’re being interrogated by the employer,...Not Every Student Can Become an Entrepreneur
I don’t know why I read internet comment boards. Logically I know only a deranged fool would waste their precious minutes on Earth skimming through the comment section of news articles. The completely illogical part of my brain sometimes overwhelms my better...Finding a Career in the Trades
Most people these days seem to favor occupations in the college norm. The primary school system and well-meaning parents often encourage this route as well. But for some people, college isn’t in the cards. If this is a you, you might find your career calling in the...Canada’s Youth Unemployment Reality
Much has been written about the reality of youth unemployment rates in Canada today, but most of it is the sort of vague and generalized crap that could be summed up in a tweet and doesn’t really give much background to the challenges facing Canada’s young people. The...Honorable Media Mentions
