Employment Services Blog
The latest in job search strategies, resume tips, and more! Written by Starling staff.
- Fall Into New Job Search Routines
If you’re one of the parents who is waving goodbye to your children as they welcome their first day back to school, you may be now wondering what lies ahead for your career and the routines of your family. Here to share a few quick tips to use this change in season to your job search advantage.
Read More - Only 2 Things Can Happen After an Interview
Your research directs you to apply for the right job, and your networking and resume will get you an interview. But what happens after that? There are only two things that can happen after an interview. Find out what they are here.
Read More - New to Canada? Use This Strategy to Get a Job
As someone new to Canada, how can you get a job working in an office environment (or remotely working from home) without Canadian experience? The answer: use your mother tongue to your advantage.
Read More - Wait 2 Seconds Before Answering a Question
Whether you’re being interviewed online or in person, waiting just a few seconds before answering a question can really help project confidence and thoughtfulness. Read more to find out how.
Read More - Thinking Outside The Box In Your Job Search
Job searches can sometimes stretch out for what feels like forever. If this sounds familiar, it may be time to shake up your job search by thinking outside of the box and expanding your comfort zone!
Read More - Preparation Tips Before Starting A New Job
Starting a new job is exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming or scary. Follow these 5 preparation tips to make sure that you are ready to make a great impression in your first week!
Read More - YESS You Can!
In March 2021, Service Canada funded the 3-year YESS program that supports youth 15 to 30 years old that face high barriers who are looking for employment. This program uses a custom-tailored approach to addressing individual youth’s needs to help them be successful. Let’s take a closer look!
Read More - What's Your Bottom Line?
Knowing how much you want in financial compensation for work is essential. Some employers will include the information in their job postings, but if not, we’re here to help you prepare for how to answer the question in an interview. Here are some websites to help:
Read More - How to Increase Your Health and Safety Training
For many years on April 28, the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) has asked employers and workers to spend time to reflect on those who lost their lives or those who were hurt at work and to strive toward improving our health and safety commitments in the workplace to prevent future incidents.
Read More - Approach your Job Search as a JobRead More