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This blog is a collaborative effort of JVS Toronto’s expert employment and program staff, with the aim of sharing share insights, ideas, opinions and experience with our clients, community and colleagues. We hope to present a fresh take on the world of work, especially as it affects our community in the Greater Toronto Area, as well as share our favourite resources and links. We welcome readers' input and feedback.

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JVS Career Voice · 4d ago

GUEST POST: How Volunteering impacted on me — a personal view

I am always looking for ways to better myself personally and professionally; somewhat like a lifelong journey, one could call it. A small part of my journey started when I discovered a free 6 week Self-Esteem Building workshop for women at the North York Women’s Centre (NYWC) and registered to atten

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JVS Career Voice · 1W ago

Ask the Employment Specialist: Difficult Interview Questions –Salary Expectations

Dear Joanna, I blew it big time. I was at an interview yesterday for an administrative assistant position with a law firm. The human resources manager asked me what my salary expectations were for this exciting full-time position. Needless to say, the amount was not communicated in the job posting m

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JVS Career Voice · 2W ago

Finding jobs online: a guide to job boards

If you ever have tried to find a job posting online, as most job searchers do, you probably were struck by the how difficult it is to find a suitable job for which you could apply online. You might have also noticed that it is very difficult to get any response from employers, let alone [...]

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JVS Career Voice · 3W ago

Ask the Employment Specialist: Answering difficult interview questions — discussing weaknesses

Dear Joanna, I am an inventory manager with over 10 years experience in purchasing and inventory management in a manufacturing company. I am happy to report that I am getting lots of interviews for relevant positions, but have always been stumped on the question from the hiring Human Resources staff

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JVS Career Voice · 1M ago

Ask the Employment Specialist: how to stay motivated during the job search

Dear Joanna, Lately I’ve been really down about my job search. I’m quite dedicated to looking for work, spending most of my days customizing my resume and cover letter, applying for jobs in my field as a Business Analyst in the IT sector. I have been getting the occasional interview but have yet to

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JVS Career Voice · 1M ago

Ask the Employment Specialist: New graduate looking for work

Dear Joanna, I just graduated with a Masters in Environment Studies from a local leading university and am looking for work. I am in serious debt because my tuition was steep, and I have outstanding debts from my Bachelors’ program at the same university in history and political science. I am so wel

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JVS Career Voice · 1M ago

The challenge of networking: it’s not who you know – it’s WHO KNOWS YOU

So, you have written your resume, prepared a cover letter, identified job search sites, and even set up a complete profile on LinkedIn. Now, all that’s needed is for you to begin sending your resume out to the hundreds of suitable jobs out there, right? Wrong; as job searchers quickly discover, job

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JVS Career Voice · 1M ago

Ask an Employment Specialist: Choosing the resume format: Functional, Chronological or Combination?

Dear Joanna I am looking for work as an administrative assistant. I have participated in countless job search skills workshops and have met individually with employment counsellors and job developers. I continually apply for work and am relentless about my job search. But something is not working be

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JVS Career Voice · 2M ago

Summertime Job Blues

“I’m gonna raise a fuss, I’m gonna raise a holler About a workin’ all summer just to try to earn a dollar.” – Eddie Cochran Luckily, minimum wage is more than a buck today. It’s now mid-March and many people are looking forward to the summer. Are you trying to think of places that may [...]

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JVS Career Voice · 2M ago

Corresponding with employers — Part 2: writing Thank-you Letters that seal the deal

If cover letters are about first impressions, then Thank-you Letters can be described as last impressions. Writing to potential employers after an interview or any other kind of positive interaction can be a powerful way of leaving a memorable mark, which can help when time comes for final hiring d

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