Career Services Blog
Navigating your career path can be a challenge - but the Student and Graduate Employment team has years of experience and knowledge that you can tap into. If you've got questions, we may have already answered them in one of our many blog posts. We talk about everything from the practicalities of networking to how to take care of yourself when you are job hunting - and don't forget to come back often as we are always adding more knowledge and resources.
Creating your Personal Brand
Written by Cherie Simms, BASc, CCDP, CVRP - Career Advisor, Student and Graduate Employment at Mohawk College What do you want to be known for? How are you currently being perceived? With recruiters relying more and more on social media for networking and vetting candidates, job seekers can leverage...
How to Tailor your Resume to a Job Posting
Written By Cherie Simms, BASc, CCDP, CVRP - Career Advisor with Student & Graduate Employment. Are you using the same resume to apply to every job? If so, you could hinder your chances of getting interviewed. Employers can tell when you’re using a “generic” resume. This tells the recruiter that you...
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Five Steps to Becoming a Lifelong Learner
Written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment & Lifelong Learner
We hear the term “lifelong learner” a lot in education circles – and we think that it is self-explanatory in meaning, but the idea of being a lifelong learner is worth a deeper dive. What does being a “lifelong learner”...
Your Digital Presence During A Job Search – The Dos and Don’ts
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...
How to Tap into the Hidden Job Market
Written by Cherie Simms BASc, CVRP - Career Advisor with Student and Graduate Employment
Did you know that 70% of jobs are not posted? That’s right 70%! Research also suggests that an even larger percentage of jobs are primarily filled through personal and professional contacts. With today’s...
What To Expect with Remote or Hybrid Work
Written by Lindsay Dyment - Career Advisor - Student and Graduate Employment
Working remote from home might sound fun and exciting at the beginning, but there is a lot you need to know. Way back in 2020 when remote work took off, we had a lot to learn quickly as...
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Apply for Entry-Level Jobs
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...
How To Spot Scam Jobs and How To Avoid Them
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...
New Job Nerves: How to Work Through Your Nervousness and Do Your Best
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...
Knowing Your Rights as a Transgender Person In The Workplace
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...
Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
Written 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...
Unlocking Your Career Path: The Power of Networking!
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...
Self Care During a Job Search
Written by Cara-Lea Suttie - Student and Graduate Employment & Yoga Teacher
Whether you are a student looking for a part time job to support you while you study, or you are a recent grad looking to start your career or you’re already into your career but looking to make a change – job searching is...
AI-Powered Job Search Strategies: Maximizing Opportunities in the Digital Age.
By Shelley Omand , BA, BSW (Honours), BEd (A), CEB. Career Coach, Mohawk College.
You can harness Artificial Intelligence (AI) in several ways in order to enhance your job search process. Keep in mind, AI is a “supportive tool” that can be used in resume crafting and job search navigation, while you...
Changing Direction In Your Career
Written by Jacqueline Riselay, CHRP - Future Ready Premium Program Career Coach with Student and Graduate Employment
So, you’ve made it. You’ve gotten into the program you wanted, or you’ve successfully entered the field you were interested in, and you’re thriving (or maybe not). But either way, you’ve...
