Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to know your workplace rights» Educate yourself about employee rights The Employment Standards Act (ESA) is a law in Ontario that protects workers' rights. Areas covered include minimum wage, hours of work, termination of employment, public holidays, vacation, pregnancy and parental leave, severance pay, and other standards Occupational […]
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Learn to work well with others
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to advance your career» Learn to work well with others Teamwork is one of the top transferable skills valued by employers. Working well with others is a crucial component to career success. Show respect for yourself and others’ personal space and time Respect the diverse opinions of your […]
Stay abreast of your field
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to advance your career» Stay abreast of your field Determine skills and knowledge required for success and engage in continuous learning Attend professional events and conferences Take Professional Development Courses Use social media effectively, follow organizations and professionals in the field, join groups that share common interests […]
Ask for opportunities
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to advance your career» Ask for opportunities Have you ever heard the expression “If you don’t ask, you don’t get”? If you feel like you aren’t developing the skills you want on the job, take charge and ask for opportunities.” Determine which skills you would like to develop […]
Stand out on the job
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to advance your career» Stand out on the job If you want to move forward in your career and be considered for positions of greater responsibility, it's important not only to perform at your best, but to make sure your boss notices you doing so. Here are a […]
Join professional associations and organizations
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Join professional associations and organizations Here are some of the benefits of joining a professional association: Professional associations are a great way to connect with professionals in the field, they offer different networking opportunities such as social events and conferences. Professional […]
Connect with colleagues online
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Connect with colleagues online Online communication can be efficient in the workplace but there are also challenges. When connecting with colleagues online, it's good to remember basic email etiquette. Here are some tips to consider before you decide: Click […]
Connect with colleagues in person
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to build your network on the job» Connect with colleagues in person Forming a good rapport is very important when creating relationship with others. Here are some tips to effectively connect with others: Start simple, use common courtesy, practice office etiquette Join professional associations and organizations to connect […]
Use social media cautiously
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» Use social media cautiously» Use social media cautiously Tips for Managing Your Online Identity/Presence When employed, familiarize yourself with your company’s policy on computer use, including social media use, and abide by it Learn about privacy laws, off-duty conduct policies, and rules of professional conduct that apply to you, […]
Know your workplace’s device etiquette
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» Know your workplace’s device etiquette» Know your workplace’s device etiquette Mobile Manners: The Appropriate Use of Mobile Devices in the Workplace Exercising proper etiquette with your mobile phone or device in the workplace can have an impact on your professional image so it’s important to practice good mobile manners. […]
