Slate Careers

01/06/2018

New blog up! Resolutions or Resolute?
www.slatecareers.com

09/25/2017

Is it time to get off the couch and start looking for meaningful work? It's never too late...or early! 😆

09/05/2017

Feeling stuck when so many people are looking forward to a new season?
Let this September be a clean slate!

If someone gave you a clean Slate today what words word you write on it to represent where you are (or where you are going) in your career journey?

08/30/2017

Paid co-op programs are so valuable to students. Provides a real opportunity to apply learning from the classroom but also work on the 'soft skills' that are more difficult to learn in a classroom setting. What experiences are you going to pursue to gain an edge in finding a meaningful job opportunity after your education is complete?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/programs/metromorning/federal-employment-program-hajdu-1.4264833

Employment Minister Patty Hajdu spoke with Metro Morning about why a new federal program that provides paid co-op placements for students is needed.

08/12/2017

University students - make wise choices during your years of study! This article has some great advice for you to consider.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/leadership-lab/five-things-undergrads-can-do-now-to-prepare-to-enter-the-job-market/article35892809/?utm_source=Academica+Top+Ten&utm_campaign=1800d6200c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b4928536cf-1800d6200c-47703529

The competition for the best jobs will be intense, but there are ways to set yourself apart

07/31/2017

Searching for jobs online with no luck? Advice for success is on the blog today! https://slatecareers.com/

07/05/2017

I found this article from 2015 online recently and encourage everyone to think about the 2 questions to ask yourself that Gallup proposes are the most important elements when it comes to success in work and in life.

How would you answer these two questions?

http://www.gallup.com/opinion/gallup/183599/two-important-questions-graduates.aspx

When it comes to advice for recent college graduates, Gallup research offers some very powerful and clear guidance. It's probably not the kind of counsel that the typical parent or commencement speaker is offering students.

05/30/2017

Have you done your research? Pursuing a career path is exciting, and it is wise to look at what is happening with demand in different sectors as you look ahead. http://www.canadianbusiness.com/lists-and-rankings/best-jobs/top-25-jobs-in-canada/image/26/

What makes a job one of Canada’s Best? Healthy demand for talent, a growing workforce, and a generous salary with room to move up. Here are the Top 25.

01/25/2017

Employers see a lot of the same skills listed on resumes - Communication skills, leadership skills, Customer Service skills etc.
Listing these skills without qualifying them with results or your unique accomplishments may be hurting your chances at being contacted for an interview.
Here's an article that also suggests 4 "new" skills that employers are looking for this year! http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/hot-news/top-employers-say-millennials-need-these-4-skills-in-2017/

Millennial job seekers receive conflicting messages from employers and career advisors: on the one hand, we’re told robots will someday replace our technical skills, so why bother. On the other hand, we’re told hard skills are a hot commodity. Which is it? Employers value technical skills, to be sur...

01/04/2017

Check out these unique summer job opportunities for secondary and post-secondary students in Ontario parks. A variety of outdoor, office and lab experiences available - Apply now!
https://www.gojobs.gov.on.ca/Pages/SEOVideo.aspx

GO JOBS

11/14/2016

I got mail! Some hard work went into this piece of paper, but I'm so glad for all I was able to learn and can now pass on to you.

10/19/2016

Thanks to CityNews Toronto for asking a really important question: should it be mandatory to teach financial literacy in schools? We say absolutely!

http://tinyurl.com/zsp5gcj