Welcome to the Career Corner

Higher Education Must Make Career Sense
Before undertaking any major study, it is important to research the labour market in your study destination to find out about employment opportunities. Find out which sectors are hiring or will be hiring; what occupations are trending; what are the current and future needs of industry etc.  More importantly, you need to know what the educational requirements are for jobs in the various sectors you are interested in. Remember, education is an investment; therefore it is important to have measure of return on investment. 

Education is an important asset. The aim is to pursue a qualification that is going to increase your earnings

​This exciting series connects real-world professionals with students to exchange information and learn about their career field of interest. Students explore and interact with professionals to find out about their academic, personal and professional journeys. Get an opportunity to learn about different college/university pathways to your dream career.

​Career Spotlight RECAP
My Life in International Trade

Audience Question: What degrees are best suited for a career in international trade or development?

Response: There is no specific degree or area of study required to work in the field of international trade and development. Persons working in the field come from various disciplines.  For example, my background is in public administration and through internships I gained exposure in foreign trade. Other persons in the field studied economics, public relations, public health, languages, sciences etc. It all depends on the type of technical work you seeking to get involved in. There are, however, important skill sets that are required, irrespective of your technical discipline. These include: project management skills, diplomacy skills, proposal writing skills as well as having fluency in a foreign language. For example, I would have taken short courses in project management and I also have the ability to speak more than one language.

Career Spotlight Schedule

March 2019
Tell Us a Career Field you would like to see highlighted!

What's Trending

Take a look at some priority sectors and corresponding areas of study.

Priority Sectors
Creative Industries
Energy
Health and Wellness
Hospitality
​Science and Technology

Areas of Study
Digital Animation; Film Production; Graphic Design; Visual Effects
Petroleum Engineering, Welding Technology, Power Technology
Nursing, Massage Therapy, Fitness Promotion
Events Management, Culinary Management, Hospitality Management
​Biomedical Science, Biotechnology, Robotics, Software Engineering

Student Experiences

Meet Christine Estrada- International Development Specialist. Learn about her journey after completing her graduate degree .

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Hear about Quincy’s experience in the hospitality industry in Canada. Find out how he became a Food and Beverage Manager.

Tips for Resume Writing

• Make sure you read the job description of the position you are applying for
• Conduct research on the company you are applying to
• Use similar language or key words found in the job description
• Use concise and clear language
• Do not clutter your resume with unrelated experiences or information
• Highlight your key skills/knowledge relevant to the position