Career and Job Search Help Blog

Access Free Resources to Help You Certify in Cloud Technology

May 2, 2024 | TPL Staff | Comments (0)

With the growing demand for cloud technology, there’s never been a better time to get certified in this field. If you’re looking to be part of an exciting, rapidly-growing industry that boasts a variety of roles, a career in cloud technology might be for you.  Prepare for your certification with free, self-paced courses and books. […]

The Right Strategy and Mindset for a Successful Job Search

August 9, 2023 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

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 […]

How to Write Your Best Resume

June 30, 2023 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

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 […]

Tips for Achieving Career Clarity

June 12, 2023 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

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 […]

How to Make Your Dream Job a Reality

February 24, 2023 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Kadine Cooper, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares tips on making your dream job a reality. At some point in your life, it is common to dream of something bigger and better when it comes to your career. No matter how comfortable a job may seem, you may find yourself wishing that you […]

Tips for Writing an Accomplishment Statement on Your Resume

January 19, 2023 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Tinu Olawuyi, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, shares her tips for writing effective an accomplishment statement. Learning to write an accomplishment statement is a skill every job seeker must learn. It demonstrates to the employer what differences and contributions you have made in your current and past roles. Accomplishment statements are those short, […]

The Benefits of Job Crafting

December 22, 2022 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Esther Shin, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, discusses the concept of job crafting to help make your current job more meaningful for you. Do you dream of finding your "perfect" job one day? Meaningful and satisfying work has a great impact on one’s happiness and well-being. This is especially important since many people […]

How to Set Effective Career Goals

November 16, 2022 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Kadine Cooper, one of our Career Coaches in Residence, offers her tips for setting effective career goals. What do you want to get out of your career? We all have dreams of what we would like to accomplish in our career. Some people imagine being at the head of a business, leading the rest of […]

Meet Our New Career Coaches in Residence: October 2022

October 20, 2022 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Our Career Coaches in Residence offers free one-on-one career counselling and job search help for younger adults, ages 18-29, from September 26 2022 to March 4, 2023. You can connect with a career coach by phone or video. Coaches are available to answer any questions about career and job help, resumes and cover letter, preparing […]

Modern Rules for Entry-Level Job Seekers

June 13, 2022 | Career Coach | Comments (0)

Kadine Cooper is one of Toronto Public Library's Career Coaches in Residence. Compared to previous generations, entry-level job seekers today have more flexibility in some ways and less flexibility in others. On the one hand, many recent graduates have higher student debt. It’s natural to feel pressured if you are tired of living with your […]