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Build the Career You Want Blog

Build the Career You Want Blog is a content collaboration between DIVERSEcity employment specialists and the Get in the Know online resource for workplace diversity. Get job search tips and labour market information to help you build your career.

Build the Career You Want | Jobs in the marine sector

October 13, 2023

Jobs are diverse and bountiful in the dynamic marine industry in BC. The Association for BC Marine Industries… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to create a compelling cover letter

May 17, 2023

Cover letters are one of the most important factors in successfully landing a job. Discover how to write… Read more

Build the Career You Want | Acing the reference check

February 1, 2023

So, you’ve made it through a successful job interview and the employer has asked you to provide references. … Read more

Build the Career You Want | Learn about the tool employers use to screen candidates

July 7, 2022

Today, when you send your job application off to an employer, chances are they use an application tracking… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to create a Canadian-style resumé

February 16, 2022

By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs One of the first steps in getting… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to get your resumé noticed by a Canadian employer

December 16, 2021

By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs Resumés are one of the most important… Read more

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Today, April 28, is election day. Voting is an important right and responsibility for all Canadian citizens 18 years and older. Go vote today for your local federal member of Parliament, along with the next Prime Minister of Canada. Bring your voter registration card and ID to the polling station listed on your registration card. Not yet registered? You can still go to your assigned polling station today and bring ID and proof of citizenship and address. Find your polling station by postal code here: www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=vote&document=index&lang=e Let’s go and vote!#Vote #Canada #CanadaElections #CanadianElections Elections Canada ... See MoreSee Less
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We at DIVERSEcity are heartbroken about yesterday’s tragedy at the Lapu Lapu Block Party in Vancouver, a celebration of the Philippines community. Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted and the entire Philippines community. Need help or information? A 24-hour assistance centre has been established at the Douglas Park Community Centre, 801 West 22nd Avenue or call 604-717-3321. ... See MoreSee Less
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We’re at the Social Value Tradeshow in #Vancouver today, hosted by Destination Vancouver in partnership with Buy Social Canada and Indigenous Tourism BC. Dean Lin, head of DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, one of our three social enterprises at DIVERSEcity, is there to connect with and share learnings with other socially responsible suppliers making an impact in the community for both people and the economy. Learn more about DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre here: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/#Buysocial #socialenterprise #ForPeopleForCommunities #sociallyresponsible ... See MoreSee Less
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The federal elections are around the corner! Join Taseem Kaur, Regional Civic Educator from Elections Canada to learn all about the Canadian elections and get ready to vote! Taseem will go over the voting process, who can vote, different ways to vote, how to register, voting in referenda and more!Plus, participants will get to practice voting with a fun voter simulation activity. Open to permanent residents and naturalized citizens.This session takes place on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at 10 am, at DIVERSEcity Surrey Community Campus. To register, please call 604-307-4071 or email avijh@dcrs.ca. ... See MoreSee Less
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