Employment Services Resource Articles

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.

Is your job search going nowhere? Do you feel like you’re just spinning your wheels? It can be a lonely, exhausting, and disappointing venture to spend hours on the computer madly applying for jobs without getting a positive response or invitations for an interview.

As you move through your career, you may want to consider whether it’s time to start dropping some of your earlier positions from your list of experiences on your resume. Here are a few points to consider when doing so:

There are several strategies available to improve your chances of getting chosen by an employer, but there is one that I consider the most important of them all: personal branding.
Let's look at five impacts that personal branding can have on building our careers.

In around 90% of all job interviews, this question will be the first one you are asked. 
Here are a few steps you can take to prepare for and practice how you can best answer this question, and make sure you impress your interviewer and create a positive first impression.