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Classic Resume Fail
Imagine if employers actually got together to look over bad resumes?! Classic Resume Fail Don't give employers a reason to put you inside the box! Think outside the box! One-to-one appointments, workshops and e-tutorials are availa ...read it
4 Ways To Support Your Friend Through Their Career Struggles
We have all experienced those dreaded feelings of rejection, confusion and disappointment when a relationship doesn’t work out. What about when your friends are going through a break up? How do you support them? When it comes to ap ...read it
“Career Launch and Learn Series” – Criminal Justice Students!!
161,000….. That is the number of nonprofit organizations currently found within Canada. Within this sector there are numerous different types of groups ranging from sports teams with a cause to initiatives helping to feed the homeless. The ...read it
Reality Check: What Motivates You?
We have all heard of those popular reality shows (Survivor and Big Brother) that have been circulating on our television sets for years. Many times the people who go on these shows have three main motivators in mind: to gain fame, wealt ...read it
The Great Career Debate
Should we separate how be behave in both out professional and personal lives? There are several career paths, such as doctors and educators, in which the standard of morality and responsibility is very high and is expected. In other ...read it
5 Career Lessons from the Super Bowl!!
TOUCHDOWN!! I’m sure a few of us tuned into the Super Bowl XLVI in Indianapolis last Sunday night. With a group of friends, cold drinks and delicious food by your side I bet you weren’t thinking about career tips and advice. I, on the other han ...read it
Are you Bilingual? Prove it on your Resume!
What about that ‘second language’ section on your resume? Do you state or list the different languages that you are fluent in? This may not be the most effective way to get employers attention. In November, I posted an interview with Shannon T ...read it
Plan for Grad School Now!!
Four years may seem like a long time when you are starting out at university but it sure does fly by! As a student in my last year, I have been recently faced with the graduate school applications process. During this time, I have disco ...read it
Need a Summer Job? Think International!
How many hours have you spent online reading job descriptions and applying for summer employment? Have you exhausted every avenue? Sometimes if you are in need of a job the key is to think ‘outside of the box’ or in Brittany Waterson’s c ...read it
Dear 18 Year-Old Me
Career Advice From Ryerson Alumni What would you tell your 18 year-old self about your future after Ryerson? What do you wish someone told you? Check out this video on career advice from Ryerson alumni. It's never too early to start thinking ab ...watch it
Now What? w/ Neil Thomlinson, Chair – Politics & Public Admin.
What can you look forward to if you're interested in politics? Check out this video featuring the Chair of the Politics & Public Administration program, Neil Thomlinson. ...watch it
Now What? Politics & Governance
In this video, we interviewed several people to shed light on what career could be had as a graduate of the Politics & Governance program. Check it out... What do you think? Why do you want to enter the political field? Coming soon. ...watch it
4th year graduation students – the Jobspot TV Ep.06
WAhhh wahhh. The last episode of the Jobspot TV! Check out these interviews with 4th year graduation students -- their goals, their learnings from Rye High, and their experiences. Best of luck, and have a great summer, Ryerson! the Jobspot ...watch it
Video Resumes
There was an article written in Metro about video resumes. Career counselor/ blogger extraordinaire, Becky Robinson, brought some issues to my attention. Although video resumes may be helpful for people applying for jobs in broadcast, you may w ...watch it
Work AND Study Program – The Jobspot TV Ep.02
It's something that all students struggle with -- trying to keep a balance with work and school. Tired of folding pants at the mall and trying to get people to take shifts for you during those crazy study times? Exhausted from a long day at the coffe ...watch it

