The library can help you prepare for the OSSLT, or Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test Are you about to take your OSSLT? If you have already gone through the online practice tests from EQAO but are still feeling worried about it, you are not alone. The good news is that there are many resources to […]
As we head into the holiday season, you may be catching up with friends and family. It’s the season where many spend time gathering with people and reconnecting. Although it’s also a time to turn off work and unwind, those who are job searching can’think of the holidays as an opportunistic time of year! Networking […]
When asking job seekers what attributed to their job search success, many attributed it to “being lucky.” Yet job seekers who are in the thick of it can sometimes feel like finding a job is more difficult than winning the lottery. Here are few ideas to help you increase the chances of getting lucky in […]
The Fall season brings a sense of change and newfound energy with it. It’s a great time to refocus, get motivated and set career goals. When it comes to your career, setting goals and making them achievable is a way to hold yourself accountable. One great career goal might be to learn a new skill […]
Toronto Public Library welcomes our 2021 Career Coaches in Residence (CCIR), Catherine Crawford and E-Lin Chen, who will be offering free 1-on-1 career counselling and job search help for younger adults (18 to 29) from September 13, 2021 to February 19, 2022. You can connect with a career coach over the phone or online. Coaches […]
Job searching can sometimes feel like a solo journey. Cindy Fruitman, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares how to discover your own support team during the job searching process. Cindy Fruitman, Toronto Public Library Career Coach in Residence Sometimes it feels like job search is such a lonely endeavour. Sure, many of […]
You’ve landed an interview but you’re having trouble communicating your ideas with confidence. Tharsheka Natkunam, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares some advice on how to speak confidently, especially during an interview. Tharsheka Natkunam, Toronto Public Library Career Coach in Residence So you want to know how to be a good speaker? […]
Networking can be useful for your career growth but it doesn't come naturally to everyone. Ken Lee, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares some insights on how to make networking seem less daunting. The Career Coaches in Residence program offers remote career and job search help for younger adults (18 to 29) from […]
Jennifer Gaudette, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares her insights on how to make a career decision that's right for you. The Career Coaches in Residence program offers remote career and job search help for younger adults (18 to 29) from Feb 1, 2021 to Apr 9, 2021. Book a free appointment today. […]
Over 10 weeks in October to December 2020, our Career Coaches in Residence, Cindy Fruitman, Jennifer Gaudette, Ken Lee and Tharsheka Natkunam, together held over 200 appointments and 13 workshops for younger adults. They offered career advice on job searching, networking, navigating a new employment landscape and more. To wrap up the fall session, we […]