Careers Café
Throw the word “networking” out the window; replace it with “staying in touch.”
They have the tough task of making a good decision about who to hire, despite having incomplete knowledge about candidates.
No matter how reasonable the workload or functional the work environment, if the work you do has no meaning to you, stress is almost inevitable.
Connecting the dots to highlight your trajectory and using plain language will give contacts, readers and interviewers a more natural picture of you.
The perception that behavioural change requires changing your personality is a significant barrier to learning.
Some colleagues and I were recently discussing the myths that prevent people from managing their careers happily and successfully. Kerri Latham, a McMaster career counsellor, spoke about a myth that everyone can relate to: the right career will present itself, fully formed, like a push notification. Perhaps because we focus on job titles, we expect […]
If you’re looking for ways to test out new skills and discover new experiences, your career centre may have a program for you.
Many people still get hired without having mastered their weaknesses – so why are you try to conquer them all before applying?
When applying for jobs where you have zero experience, use your cover letter to discuss what you would do in the role, rather than just what you have done in the past.
Use your resume for breadth, and your cover letter for focused storytelling.
The relationship between work and stress is a funny one. We often talk about the need to relax, as if the only road to work satisfaction is to have work that’s easier. For some, that is the case – workloads can be too heavy, and work can be too challenging. It’s not always the case, […]
If projecting confidence feels like it’s a long way off for you, build your case for inspiring it.
Investigate ways of flipping the yes/no question for careers of interest to yes/and or no/later.
Job enjoyment and stability are not mutually exclusive.
Alternative solutions for the student job seeker when university career centres don’t have the budget to cover all the bases.
Choose goals that are meaningful to you, not others.
This is a guest post by Byrne Luft of Kelly Services. The holiday season is traditionally a good time to relax, reflect and recharge. But it can also be a good time for networking. Individuals who want to advance their careers or find new jobs can take advantage of professional and office gatherings during this time […]
It turns out that a lot of people relate to the imposter syndrome. Great! We can all enjoy one another’s company at our self-deprecation party, all the while being plagued by our private thoughts that we don’t deserve to be at the party. That was my attempt at a segue to parties. Holidays bring parties, […]
Last week, I turned down CBC’s The Current. I’d been invited to comment on how job seekers can navigate the world of short-term employment. Instead of jumping at the chance, I immediately said no, offered the names of two other potential panelists, and went back to work. Happily, our PR person took me by the […]
Last month, I wrote about some ways to find out about less well-known job titles on social media. For those who are hesitant to use LinkedIn and Twitter, there are other options. Your degree doesn’t dictate your career. But seeing that others with your degree are, indeed, gainfully employed in a range of jobs can […]