Career Advice

COVID-19 has erased job certainty and spread economic upheaval in Canada, and that leaves us stressed, anxious and fearful about what the future holds.

Being authentic at work means bringing your true self to the job. For people who are LGBTQ, that isn’t always easy. Lingering prejudices can be barriers to inclusiveness. Which is why you should consider the best employers to work for that are LGBTQ positive. These hirers go above and beyond the laws that protect against discrimination. They actively promote diversity and celebrate Pride at the office.

Congrats! You’ve made it. One chapter is closing, and another is just beginning—one with an ocean of exciting post-grad career possibilities. So just what will be your first job coming out of college? If you’re unsure, you’re not alone. You may be feeling a bit lost and confused about where you should be headed professionally. Maybe even feeling pressured and in a hurry to land a great gig your first time out.

Covid-19 has turned our social and work lives upside down. Career anxiety is on the rise in these unusual times. With many companies laying off or furloughing employees, we’re here to help you connect you with companies that are actively hiring. You have the experience and skills needed to get a good job—and Monster Canada is here to help by matching you with companies now hiring.

The Class of 2020 is graduating into what must feel like an apocalypse. Lockdown and layoffs have hijacked summer internships and placements. Graduate recruitment is on hold, face-to-face interviews cancelled, onboarding delayed. Exciting post-grad career plans are in the shredder.

Come prepared when taking part in a live-streamed virtual meeting, or risk looking like an amateur.

When people are being downsized in a crisis, take steps to prepare for change.

In this time of crisis, Prime Minister Trudeau has asked that all employees who are able to work from home do so. Yet, for several essential service positions, such as frontline healthcare deliverers and construction workers, phoning it in isn’t an option.

Plenty of professions let you amass a cool million of pay over 10 years or less. No surprise that lots of them are medical, technical or business-related. Yet some don’t require advanced degrees, like realtor or plumber.