Halloween’s the time for Ghosts’, creepy stories and spooky tales and the library is no exception! The shelves are filled with stories and the staff have a tale (or many) of secrets from within our library walls. I have a tale that includes an old mine, a treasure and maybe some pirates … A few months ago, I […]
Photo by Julia Faherty [CC – BY] via http://www.news.gatech.edu/ A career or job fair is an excellent way to meet a large number of potential employers at one time. These fairs not only provide employment opportunities, but also provide a network for career exploration and professional development. If you are hesitant about attending one, here are […]
Photo by Bob Olsen [CC – Toronto Star License] via Toronto Star Photo Archive Did you know that the top 100 billionaires in the world own 1.3% of total world personal wealth? In 2017, Forbes put together a list of the 100 richest people in the world. Soon after, a British recruitment agency examined […]
Photo by Lilly Lisa Klingbeil [CC – BY] via lemonadeday.wordpress.com We all work hard for our money but have you ever wondered if there is something else that you can do to make MORE money? In his book, "Side Hustle," Chris Guillebeau tackles this idea by referring to a method which he calls "side […]
Credit: Thinglass/Shutterstock If you are reading this, then a big "CONGRATULATIONS" must be in order! You probably spent many stressful hours preparing for your job interview and it ALL paid off when you received that phone call or email with a job offer. Now that you've been hired, you might be wondering …"Now what?" Starting […]
Have you ever wanted to work for the City of Toronto? Your opportunity is here! City divisional representatives will be available at the annual City of Toronto Career Information Event at Toronto Reference Library, Thursday, October 26, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. While at the Toronto Reference Library, don't forget to visit the Business, Science & Technology […]
I recently read a Toronto Star article about the cost of housing and how "it takes a six-figure income to afford virtually any Toronto area home — even a condo." That figure is shocking! I was lucky enough to invest in a condo a few years ago, before the pricing boom, but I am baffled at […]
Some trades are regulated in Ontario. To work in these trades, you must have a certificate of qualification or be a registered apprentice. In Canada, trades are regulated in each province. In Ontario there are more than 150 recognized trades. Of these, at least 23 require mandatory certification (i.e. you have to do an apprenticeship […]
Many professions in Ontario and the rest of Canada require you to have a license to practice in that profession. These are called regulated professions because they are administered by government regulations. Regulations exist to protect the public from people who are unqualified to practice a profession. Most information about regulated professions is available on […]
Is your computer monitor littered with Post-it Notes? Do you have mountains of loose-leaf paper covering your desk space and overflowing onto the floor? Do you have a collection of shoes and a mini-closet hiding under your desk? The majority of us spend most of our time at work and sitting at a desk or […]