Read More
Read More
Read More
At Career Edge, we help individuals facing barriers to employment launch their careers. We believe what we do is important, but we know there are many other social enterprises like us, changing the world and doing great things for people to make an impact – and that’s why we’re supporting Good Foot Delivery, a delivery service employing people with disabilities. They make deliveries in Toronto on foot and via public transit. Read More
The national competition series Canada Top 100 Employers recently released their annual Canada’s Best Diversity Employers (2018). These top organizations offer exceptional workplace diversity and inclusiveness programs within their industry and Canadian region.
The contest recognized the winners’ successful diversity initiatives in many fields and programs for their employees belonging to five groups: (a) women; (b) visible minorities; (c) persons with disabilities; (d) Aboriginal peoples, and (e) LGBT peoples.
Below are Career Edge host organizations and why they were featured:
Accenture Inc.
“Created a National Accent on Enablement employee resource group, which is sponsored by a senior executive and includes two distinct chapters for mental health and persons with disabilities.”
Bell Canada
“Established an LGBT network in 2009 to support the inclusion and professional development of LGBT employees.”
CIBC
“Created a Pathfinder program to offer peer support for new Indigenous employees.”
KPMG LLP
“Operates and supports a dedicated people network for the LGBT community called pride@KPMG.”
Loblaw Companies Limited
“Piloted a dedicated LGBTQ Youth Internship at its Maple Leaf Gardens location, developed in partnership with several organizations.”
Manulife
“Works with Career Edge to offer paid internships for persons with disabilities.”
Ontario Public Service
“Introduced anti-racism legislation to provide measurable targets, public reporting and community consultation through renewable multiyear strategic plans.”
Rogers Communications Inc.
“Launched dedicated pricing for customers with accessibility needs.”
RBC
“Donated more than $3.5-million to various Aboriginal groups and organizations to help increase education, engagement and awareness.”
TD Bank Group
“Is piloting a hiring program with Specialisterne Canada to hire individuals on the autism spectrum.”
Toronto Transit Commission
“Maintains an advisory committee on accessible transit.”
City of Toronto
“Established the Profession to Profession Mentoring Immigrants program in response to employment barriers faced by skilled immigrants.”
Regional Municipality of York
“Is developing a Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Charter, which will be a road map to creating an organization inclusive of employees and customers alike.”
Chidinma, an internationally qualified professional from Nigeria, completed her Career Edge paid internship for the Ontario Public Service as a part of the OPS Internship Program for Internationally Trained Individuals. Six months and two promotions later, this is her letter of appreciation to her mentor Talha, the OPS team, and everyone else who helped make it happen: Read More
During the period of your internship, there are a few job etiquette you need to do to make sure you present yourself as best as you could. The first few days, weeks, and months, will determine whether the employer is willing to hire you full-time or even be a good reference for you later on.
Here is a list of things you should and shouldn’t do during your internship time that will help you get a great experience and will definitely help you break into the Canadian workplace.
SHOULDN’T: Ignore the employer’s onboarding process and work culture, or skip company events…
SHOULD: Follow procedures and attend events to acclimate yourself.”
SHOULDN’T: Book vacations before consulting with your supervisor, or consistently ask for a non-essential leave of absence because you know your supervisor can’t grant every request…
SHOULD: Ask the supervisor for an extended leave when it’s necessary.”
SHOULDN’T: Complaint, display a negative attitude, or refuse to perform an administrative responsibility that every employee is required to fulfill…
SHOULD: Demonstrate a positive attitude and be a good team player.
SHOULDN’T: Share confidential work information outside the office…
SHOULD: Discuss what you enjoy and don’t enjoy about your job privately with your family and friends, without revealing any confidential information.
SHOULDN’T: Perform the minimum, and monitor the clock…
SHOULD: Ask the supervisor for additional assignments when you complete all your tasks.
SHOULDN’T: assume that your supervisor expects you to know everything…
SHOULD: Ask for help and advice when you need it.
SHOULDN’T: Ignore your mistakes and wait until the last minute to notify your supervisor…
SHOULD: Tell your supervisor about your mistakes/shortcomings immediately
SHOULDN’T: Excessively check your phone and distract your co-workers by making personal calls at your desk…
SHOULD: Respect co-workers and briefly leave the office to use your phone.
SHOULDN’T: Expect a pay increase immediately or quit too soon if things aren’t going well…
SHOULD: Honour the contract terms and remain resilient by working through difficulties that arise.
SHOULDN’T: assume your employer will hire you full-time…
SHOULD: Work hard to either (1) receive an offer of full-time employment, or (2) thank your employer for the valuable experience and new skills learned, and find permanent work elsewhere (Which is what happened last year for 85% of Career Edge interns – they launched their careers by remaining at their host organization, or securing full-time, meaningful employment within three months of completing their Career Edge internship!).
Looking for a job? Apply for open internships on Career Edge website.
Read Next: How to Get Hired Before Graduation
Almost every graduating student knows a classmate who’s secured a job before graduation. How do they do it? They start early, like Domenic Sgambelluri, Career Edge’s Alumni of the Month for October 2017.
Before his exams began, his internship coordinator posted a role through Career Edge.
Two weeks later, he signed a contract.
On the first Monday after classes finished, he became Loblaw Companies’ newest talent acquisition specialist. Read More
Abbreviated in length, but inspired by change, February is a time to do more, with less.
The National Jewish Council for Disabilities established North American Inclusion Month to recognize the need for more opportunities for people with disabilities. The initiative aims to do more than just improve our understanding of a person with a disability’s needs and aspirations for 28 days. It aspires to create action toward change, and to produce a more positive approach that prevails for 365. Read More
If you frequent networking events often and plan to attend industry conferences and events, you’ll always want to make sure that you make a good impression. Here are some tips on how to make the most of your visit and experience: Read More
Maxim Sorokin immigrated to Canada with an MBA, four years of work experience, and a self-imposed deadline of finding work within four months. The bilingual candidate said he struggled in his new home, before learning he needed to “introduce himself to the world” to succeed. Read More
Immersed in every prolonged job search, are seemingly endless days.
And in between every grueling day, are breaks for reducing stress.
And during stress-reducing breaks, are a few mornings spent flipping through channels.
And during channel-flipping mornings, are a few minutes of “Let’s Make a Deal”.
If you can learn anything from the popular game show, or its brother and sister versions “Khullja Sim Sim” and “Trato Hecho”, it’s that there’s a prize behind every door.
Every contestant picks between doors and leaves with a prize, but your job search gives you better odds of choosing the right prize when you explore the hidden job market. Unlike Let’s Make a Deal, your job search doesn’t force you to pick between two doors and their hidden prizes. Your job search holds infinite doors and reveals these prizes, but it’s your responsibility to open as many as possible, by applying for as many relevant jobs as possible. Read More