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What To Do When the Job Market Is Tough: Actionable Career Advice for Women Entering Today’s Workforce

If you’ve been reading the news or hearing from recent grads in your circle, you already know: it’s a rough time to enter the workforce in Canada. Unemployment among women under twenty-five has reached 11.2 percent, the highest in two decades (Leung, 2025). It’s not just hard to get hired; for ma...

The Power of the Cover Letter: Why It Still Matters in 2025

With apps, auto-filled forms, and one-click “Apply Now” buttons, it’s tempting to believe the humble cover letter has gone the way of fax machines and floppy disks. But here’s the thing: it hasn’t. In fact, it might be one of your most powerful tools in a crowded job market. A recent study shar...

What Hiring Managers Say They Want on Your Resume and What Actually Gets You Hired

Bridging the divide with strategy, kindness, and clarity You're not alone if you've ever spent hours tailoring your resume only to be met with silence. The job search is full of mixed messages, especially when it comes to resumes. Hiring managers often emphasize the need for clear, measurable ac...

Workforce Readiness and Future-Proof Skills

Workforce readiness today goes far beyond a degree or a job title. It’s about cultivating a mix of hard and soft skills that allow you to adapt, grow, and thrive, no matter where your career path leads next. With attention and intention, these skills grow into strong roots for a confident, fulfi...

When the Rug Is Pulled Out: Navigating a Layoff with Strength and Self-Compassion

You Are Not Alone: A Mental Health-Informed Guide to Job Loss and What's Next Layoffs are more than a line in the news—they’re deeply personal.  And for many Canadians, the headlines are getting closer to home. With recent tariff news from the U.S. rippling into Canadian industries, more folks a...

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome: How to Stop Doubting Your Success and Own Your Career Wins

 Have You Ever Felt Like a Fraud in Your Career? You land a new job, get a promotion, or receive glowing feedback from a manager. You should feel proud. Instead, a small (but loud) voice in your head whispers, “They’re going to find out I don’t actually know what I’m doing.” Sound familiar? You’...

Building Resilient Careers NB: A New Initiative to Support Job Seekers in New Brunswick

 New Brunswick’s workforce is facing a challenge—and an opportunity. With the recent announcement of 25% U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, industries in New Brunswick that rely on trade—such as manufacturing, fisheries, and export-driven businesses—are bracing for impact. The economic uncertaint...

Feeling Stuck in Your Job Search? Here’s Your Next Step

Searching for a new job can feel like an endless cycle of applications, rejections, and waiting. If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone. Many job seekers experience job search fatigue, especially when juggling career transitions, caregiving responsibilities, or self-doubt about their next step...

How to Write a Resume That Gets Noticed

Writing a resume can feel overwhelming, especially when you know it needs to stand out in a sea of applications. If you’re anything like Sarah, a driven professional juggling career ambitions and life’s responsibilities, you don’t just want any job—you want the right job. And that means crafting ...

New Year, New Career Goals: Your 2025 Roadmap to Success

Welcome to 2025: Your Year for Career Growth Happy New Year! A fresh start brings endless possibilities, especially for your career. If you’re feeling excitement and nervous energy, you’re not alone. Many professionals start the year ready to take their careers to the next level—but sometimes ar...