Employment Services Blog

Lutherwood is proud to be a participant in this year’s Welcoming Week, taking place September 8th – 17th. Evolving into a nationwide observance, for us Welcoming Week presents a chance to acknowledge and celebrate the new Canadians who have chosen Waterloo Region and Guelph Wellington County as their home.

In today's fast-paced world, staying competitive in the job market and advancing your career requires continuous learning and adaptation. Whether you're a recent graduate stepping into the workforce for the first time or a seasoned professional aiming to climb the corporate ladder, there is a wealth of online resources designed to empower your journey.

Writing your first resume can feel overwhelming, especially when you have no prior work experience. If you find yourself staring at a blank page, don't worry! Here are some tips that will help you get started:

While common interview practices may provide helpful information for those seeking positions that require on-the-spot communication skills, such as customer service or other public-facing roles, they can also be nerve-wracking for jobseekers not in those positions. This can lead to an inaccurate picture of who is the right fit for the job you are advertising. Let’s look at ways to make the interview process more inclusive and helpful for both employers and future employees.

Sometimes, an open-ended question that can seem so simple can knock us out of our confidence, especially if we’re out of our comfort zone to begin with. So, what are some ways to prepare for expressing ourselves in an environment that could potentially cause some discomfort?

Since paying attention to what we are thankful for helps us attune to feelings of wellbeing, it can also help us establish what’s working well and can help us navigate in the future. Here are some ways thank yous can be beneficial in the workplace.

Over the past few months, the unemployment rate in Ontario and across Canada has held at a rate of about 5%. What does this mean for job seekers? Read more to find out.

April is National Stress Awareness month in Canada, a good time to take inventory of our stress management tools and supports to help alleviate some of its negative impacts. Here are some tips for managing stress in the workplace.

You’re at an event with friends or family and the inevitable question comes up. “Have you found work yet?” We’ve all been there. This can be an awkward question, especially when it comes with advice or solutions for the next steps. Here are three common suggestions you may hear when networking isn’t going your way.

No matter your situation, whether you are looking for a change in your career or are just beginning your working life, career exploration can be a challenging area to navigate. Here are a few factors to take into consideration when thinking about your own career exploration.