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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
If I Get Fired, How Much Notice and Pay am I Entitled to?
Originally published Feb. 1, 2010 All this month I will be blogging about employment law after a conversation I had with a lawyer about a few common questions I hear from students. I spoke with Melissa Belliveau, LLB, an Associate Lawyer at the ...read it
Job Sites with Actual Jobs!
Nothing can be more disheartening than searching for a job; well, almost nothing. Often times the biggest obstacle is to determine where to start the search. The following sites, if you are not already aware of them, will offer a few viable options ...read it
What Skills Are Employers Looking For?
Originally published Oct. 14, 2009 So what really do employers want? Here are the most commonly listed skills employers are looking for in university students and recent graduates: Communication This is one of the most commonly listed skills. ...read it
Finding a “Green Job”
Green jobs – Defined If you’re like me, you hear the term green job and assume it is something positive but are a bit unclear about what it actually is. So, what the heck is a green job? There are many definitions out there but essentially a ...read it
E-Networking in Your Job Search
By Aino Lokk, Employment Counsellor - CDEC In their January 2011 final report CERIC (Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling) revealed that when looking for a job, Canadians are most likely to turn to on-line services and com ...read it
Interested in Occupational Health & Safety? A Q & A with Professor Chappell
Professor Michael Chappell is a tremendously skilled and knowledgeable teacher within the Occupational Health and Safety department. He has more than 30 years experience within the field and has taught at Ryerson University since 1998. As t ...read it
Would you be Willing to “Go Under the Knife” for a Job?
When surfing the Internet I sometimes come across articles worthy of a second look. One such article was found on the Time Magazine website. It was about people getting plastic surgery for jobs. I wonder how many students at Ryerson have given th ...read it
The Value of Volunteer Work
Doing volunteer work in an area you enjoy, whether in your professional field or not, is a fantastic way to meet new people, gain additional skills, and prove your good work ethic. It can sometimes even lead to a great job. Here is a success stor ...read it
Improve Your Job Search: Fall in Love w/ Your Job
Let’s take a look at some of those dating tips and talk about how you can apply them to your job search: Dating Tip #1 “Think about what you want to gain from dating. […] Ask yourself some honest questions about why you are dating and what yo ...read it
