Future Ready Blog

Written by Sonal Patel - Career Advisor - Student and Graduate Employment “ The first thing I do when someone applies for a job in my company is search their name on Google and check their social media. If I don’t like what I see, I move to the next resume right way ” – a discerning Employer and...

Considering a career in healthcare? You may not have thought about the Occupational Therapist Assistant and Physiotherapist Assistant (OTA/PTA) program, just like Gabriela. Now, she finds herself in a highly fulfilling field. Gabriela a soon-to-be graduate of the program, returned to school for the...

Written by Cherie Simms BASc, CVRP - Career Advisor and Employer Liaison with Student and Graduate Employment So, you’ve just graduated and you’re looking for a foot in the door to that perfect entry-level job. If you’ve been applying and not getting any calls back or, attending interviews that are...

written by Hussam Eldib - Career Advisor - Student and Graduate Employment Job scams can be sophisticated and elaborate schemes that often target students or people new to a field. Whether you are a student looking for a part-time job or a recent graduate searching for a full-time position, it is...

By Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment So, you got the job offer; you’ve been hired. It’s all smooth sailing from here, right? In a perfect world, yes, but we don’t live in a perfect world, do we? A new job means that you are...

Looking to pursue her dream career in a new country, Mariana had her work cut out for her. As an immigrant from Mexico, she was weighing her options when she discovered Mohawk College was a great opportunity to advance her aspirations. "I chose Mohawk because I was looking for opportunities to leave...

5 Supports and Services for Mohawk College Students Whether you’re picking up lunch, going for a workout or studying for a math test, Mohawk College is there for you as you go about your daily routine as a student. The college is home to supports and services for every part of your student...

written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment and 2SLGBTQIA+ peer Transgender people face discrimination in many areas of society, and unfortunately, the workplace can be one of those places. That means it is very important for trans people to know what their rights are when it comes...

By Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment Have you ever found yourself questioning whether you belonged in a certain situation? Like everyone around you was smarter than you or knew more about the topic of discussion, and you thought...

Written by Shelley Omand , BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB. Career Coach, Mohawk College Networking is a critical tool in advancing your career, providing unique opportunities to broaden your professional horizons, uncover hidden job prospects, and establish meaningful connections. Despite its...