Shenelle Payne Cuffy, one of our 2025 Career Coaches in Residences, shares tips for staying positive throughout your job search journey. Job searching is like a rollercoaster. It's full of highs, lows and lots of unexpected twists. We might feel joy when offered an interview, anxiety during the process and disappointment after a rejection. These […]
Our Career Coaches in Residence program offers free one-on-one career counselling and job search help for younger adults, ages 18-29. The spring session runs until June 2025. Coaches are available to answer questions about career and job help, resumes and cover letters, preparing for job interviews or general career advice. We had a chance to […]
Shenelle Payne Cuffy, one of our 2024 Career Coaches in Residence, shares how being true to ourselves can help create stronger professional relationships and opportunities. Consider this scenario: you come across a job opportunity that really excites you. It includes all the responsibilities you are looking for, and you meet most of the qualifications. As […]
Kadine Cooper, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares her tips and strategies for making a career shift. In today’s job market, career pivots and upskilling have become essential strategies for staying competitive. Whether driven by a desire for a fresh start, industry changes or the need for new challenges, making a career transition […]
Career Coach in Residence Tinu Olawuyi shares her tips and strategies for starting your career in Canada. Securing a job that matches your experience as a newcomer can be challenging. It is crucial not to lose hope or overlook the transferable skills you gained from your previous employment. When applying for a job in Canada, […]
Our Career Coaches in Residence provides free one-on-one career counselling and job search help for younger adults, ages 18-29. From now until November 2024, career coaches Kadine Cooper, Tinu Olawuyi and Shenelle Payne Cuffy are available to provide expert advice about career planning, resume building, interviewing, negotiating and other career decisions. We had a chance […]
Amanda Armstrong, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares her tips and strategies for a successful job search. We deserve an amazing job that makes us feel happy, healthy and fulfilled. We deserve an amazing job that we are excited and passionate about. We deserve an amazing job with an incredible employer who shares […]
Esther Shin, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares her resume writing tips. Making a good first impression with your resume is vital, especially since hiring managers only look at resumes for six to eight seconds while deciding whether to invite the candidate for an interview. So, you need to make a great sales […]
Kadine Cooper, one of the Career Coaches in Residence, shares her tips for getting career clarity. Career clarity is an essential aspect of career development that is often overlooked. Understanding your strengths, interests, values and skills is necessary for choosing a career that aligns with your goals and aspirations. Without career clarity, it is easy […]
Our Career Coaches in Residence offers free one-on-one career counselling and job search help for young adults aged 18 to 29. The spring/summer session runs until August 2023. We had a chance to catch up with the coaches and ask them a few questions. Toronto Public Library Career Coach in Residence Amanda Armstrong Amanda, […]