By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth Before you start a new job, there are probably many questions on your mind – what is the company dress code? Will my coworkers be friendly? What will I be doing? Most importantly, as a new employee, you should ask questions such as: am ...
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth The day started just like any other day. Candace1 went to work at the paper mill to earn money for school. She tried to take a short cut over a conveyor belt – supervisors and co-workers did it all the time. She fell and ...
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth A good résumé has one objective – to help you land an interview. Your résumé provides potential employers with a brief summary of your work and volunteer experience, education and skills. An effective résumé will help you sell your skills and abilities to employers. ...
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth In order to get a summer job, you need to know where to look. Networking can help you to find job opportunities. It can be described as talking with people who can help you reach your career goals, and it can be formal or ...
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth When busy employers narrow down applicants for a job, they may use the Eight Keys to Employability as a screening tool. These eight keys help employers remain equitable while hiring the best candidate for the job. To better your chances of finding a job, ...
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By Emily Grubb Youth Services Officer Service Canada Centre for Youth Are you wondering what to put on your résumé because you lack on-the-job experience? You might not realize that all of the valuable skills you have gained through your education, recreational activities and volunteer experiences can help you promote yourself to employers. Though you ...
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