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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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