Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to dress for success» Deciding What to Wear Step 1 - Assess Your Personal Style What types of clothing do you wear most often and/or do you feel best in? What types of clothing do you avoid and/or would never wear? Why? What is your personal style, cultural […]
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Personal Presentation
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to dress for success» Personal Presentation Personal presentation through dress: Cultural or Religious Clothing - Ontario has laws preventing discrimination against you based on cultural and religion beliefs. If you prefer to wear a certain item of clothing, for example a Hijab, a Turban, a Kippah, or any […]
Types of Attire
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to dress for success» Types of Attire There are many styles of business attire, and each one is suited for specific kinds of work and work environments or functions. Business Professional Attire – In a business formal environment a standard dress code is a full matching business suit, including a jacket […]
Deal proactively with rights violations
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to know your workplace rights» Deal proactively with rights violations Rights violations in the workplace is a serious issue and should be treated as such. If you believe your rights have been violated at work, your first course of action should be to discuss the situation with your […]
Ask for what you are entitled to
Students & New Grads» Succeed on the job» How to know your workplace rights» Ask for what you are entitled to You have the right: to be treated fairly at work to work in a safe and healthy workplace to be trained to deal with workplace hazards, and to join a trade union. Workplace Rights – Your […]
Educate yourself about employee rights
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 […]
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 […]
