How To Overcome Lack of Relevant Experience Some ideas of what to do when you have the education, but lack experience. You did it! You graduated and after some blood, sweat and tears, you received a certificate, diploma or degree. You may have thought that your education alone would get you the job, yet now […]

Career Planning and Dreaming go Hand and Hand Figuring out what to do in terms of work can be a daunting and seemingly overwhelming task, one which is made much easier with some help. Here at OVRC, we have a wonderful crew of career professionals ready to assist you, every step of the way. As […]

Positivity and Focus: Celebrating the Wins Covid-19 Blog Edition (Bonus Round Two) Greetings fellow earthlings! ‘Tis I, Betty, your friendly neighborhood Employment Facilitator here with some more tips about staying positive during a pandemic job search! snorts at self Anyway, aside from the total Shakespeare moment up there, hopefully you’re staying safe and following all […]

Interviewing Remotely – Quick Tips Hi. John Perry here. I have decided to come up with some quick tips on ways to be successful on a Telephone Interview, since many people may never have done one before… The first thing that comes to mind, especially on a cell phone, is to make sure you have […]

How to Prepare and Make the Best of your Resume Appointment By Lisa Elmhurst - Employment Facilitator Often I have had conversations with clients who did not realize how much information and time it takes to develop a strong well written resume that highlights your relevant skills in a clear, concise way. Unless you already […]

Top 7 Tips on Developing an Effective Job Search Plan Written By: Lianne Stephensen – Career Counsellor and Workshop Facilitator – Osborne Village Resource Centre As a Career Counselor, I see many people in career transition at different stages of their life who need assistance with job search. As someone who has changed careers several […]

Decision Making 101: Three simple (but not easy) questions to help narrow career options By Betty Punkert, Employment Facilitator/Computer Instructor Reinventing yourself can be hard. Changing careers (or even figuring out what you want to be) can be a real struggle for people. Many times, my clients are overwhelmed with possibility and feel paralyzed, unsure […]

Sell Them What They’re Buying By Betty Punkert, Employment Facilitator/Computer Instructor Frequently I work with clients who are looking to make a substantial change in what kind of work they are doing. This may be because they are new Canadians and do not yet have the certification they need. It may be because they have […]

Cover Letters are Love Letters By Kristina Lonstrup, Career Counsellor Do you like writing cover letters? Do you find it hard to get started? A common misconception about cover letters is that it is an opportunity for you to write about your skills and experience. *pssst! That’s called a resume. A cover letter should be […]

Passionate Paragraphs: The Power of Origin Story in the Cover Letter By Betty Punkert, Employment Facilitator/Computer Instructor Most of my clients don’t like writing cover letters, and I can’t blame them. After all, how many hundreds of times could YOU read, “I am writing to apply for the posted position…” before you wanted to stab […]