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CACEE Ethical Recruitment Guidelines
September 10th, 2009Employers 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 it is...
How I Am Making The Transition From Student To Professional
September 10th, 2009I 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 to do after graduation. I...
First Year Of Full-Time: Adjusting Tips & More
September 10th, 2009One 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 others perceive me and how...
The “Where” Factor
September 10th, 2009What 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, safe, diverse, builds on its...
Getting The Job You Want – Putting Your Best Foot Forward
September 10th, 2009The 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 than just through your résumé...
Careers In Health
September 10th, 2009Chiropractic 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). Both programs are accredited by...
Career Fair Guide
September 10th, 2009Get 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 career fair and what types...
Career Fair Dates
September 10th, 2009Algonquin College Sept. 15 Campus Connections – Part-time Work Brock University Nov. 1 Career and Post Graduate Expo Carleton University Sept. 29 Work and Study Abroad Fair Carleton University Oct. 6 + 7 Career Fair Confederation College Oct. 22 Career Fair Durham College/University of Ontario...
Résumé Writing: From Good To Great
September 10th, 2009What 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 of luck, but rather the...
Boning Up On Money Management
September 10th, 2009Parents who have no problem talking about sensitive topics with their children clam up when it comes to the money they make and how it gets spent. As a result,...
Applying For Graduate School
September 10th, 2009Should 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 family members) Career goals Learning goals Geography (where...
Career Fairs: A Piece Of Your Job Search Puzzle
September 10th, 2009Maxine Dubuc, Manager, Community Based Learning and Career Development at Huron University College, believes students should consider career fairs as a component of their overall job search strategy because of...
Creating Your Online Brand
September 10th, 2009In the past, a brand was defined by advertising and carefully crafted messages delivered through traditional media. Today, a brand is shaped and developed by its actions and engagement with...
Maximize Your Return On Educational Investment In A Recession
September 10th, 2009There was once a time when job seekers could simply dictate their terms and conditions of employment to desperate employers, but the downturn has made it appear that those days...
Editor’s Letter
September 9th, 2009Career 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 contribute because they want to...
Featured Article
Creating and Marketing Your Edge: Your Portfolio
Finding self-marketing strategies that work means learning about yourself and others, and how each component...
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It’s all about Networking
As we move into the New Year, a lot of students are possibly preparing for their break into the real world as they graduate after this semester. Even if that is not the case for you at this point, the season of the summer job search is coming up sooner than you think. Getting a [...]
Quitting can be the most satisfying part of a job
Quitting can be the most satisfying part of a job. On the same track as my previous blog entries I will detail the myriad ways to quit poorly. And yes, it is possible to leave a job badly. I’ve held some terrible jobs. I’ve been lucky as the majority of the jobs I’ve worked have been fantastic, [...]
How to ruin an interview in three easy steps!
Continuing on the thread of the myriad mistakes I’ve made in the search for employment, both during and after my post secondary degree, this post is a guide on how to sabotage an interview in three easy steps!
The first and easiest step: Don’t have anything prepared!
I recently read somewhere that having scripted talking points [...]
Get involved!
No matter where you attend or what you study there is no question that rising tuition fees across the country continues to crunch on our ability as students to start our lives after post-secondary studies. What’s more, the debt load across the map is only on the rise with limited relief in sight which only [...]