Making a Great Second Impression Blogpost by Jienan Chen February 17, 2023 Your resume made it through the Applicant Tracking System or passed muster with an HR person. Now is the time to impress an interviewer in real life! OSP’s Mack has some great tips to stand out in your interview! There you are. That …
Looking for work when your last boss was the Canadian Military. Blogpost by Jienan Chen November 10, 2022 Job transitions can be hard, and when you leave the military, there may be additional hurdles to transition to civilian employment. Jienan Chen digs into what is involved! The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) is a significant employer …
Accessibility & Accommodations Blogpost by Jienan Chen October 14, 2022 What do employers need to know about accessibility and accommodations in Canada? How can you become an equal opportunity employer? In honour of Disability Employment Awareness Month, this month’s blog post features research into accessibility best practices and resources for employers trying to improve their …
What is the value of Work in our Lives? Blogpost by Jienan Chen With thanks to Kyle Driedger September 20, 2022 It is no secret that, here at OSP, we are obsessed with work. Every day we come to work with a goal to support jobseekers to find their right employment fit. We spend …
Blogpost by Jienan Chen July 20, 2022 Many of you are likely planning on taking a vacation this month. While they are seen as frivolous, taking vacations are actually beneficial to our health. For example, they break up the monotony of managing several tasks at once in the workplace, which can cause stress and fatigue. …
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Blogpost by Jienan Chen June 29, 2022 In the last blog post, I mentioned the issues faced by 2SLGBTQ+ employees in the workplace and how organizations can implement certain strategies to build an inclusive work environment. Besides employees, Canada is also home to many 2SLGBTQ+ leaders and entrepreneurs. According to the Canadian Gay and Lesbian …
Blogpost by Jienan Chen June 10, 2022 This month, we at OSP are committed to learning about employment barriers faced by people who identify as a member of the 2SLGBTQ+ community. In a 2017 Canada-wide survey conducted by Pride at Work Canada, 34% of 2SLGBTQ+ participants stated that they feared identity-based discrimination at their workplaces, …
