Successful Career Change
05 November

8 Important Tips to Keep in Mind For a Successful Career Change: Part 1

Making a career change can be a challenge, and this is especially true when you start getting older or when you’ve been at your current job for a long time. A few reasons why people in the job force may be looking to change their career include financial reasons, a better work-life balance, or they are looking for a high in-demand job in Canada for more opportunities in the future.Give yourself the upper hand and make your career search easier with these 4 tips:1) Know Your Skills: Make a list of your talents, interests, and the things you like to do even if they do not make you money at this time. Then for each activity or hobby that you listed, write out the skills that are necessary or involved to do them. For example, bird-watching requires patience and research.2) Include Training and Experience: Things such as volunteering, classes and training seminars, and years of self-taught expertise count as training and experience. List everything you did, along with the skills you learned.3) Start Thinking About Career Fields: What occupations do you think would require your talents or benefit from the skills and experiences that you bring to the table? Search for jobs based on keywords of specific job skills, career skills, skills assessment, and general interests that you have. This can give you an idea of the jobs available for your skills.4) Create Your Career Short-List: Narrow down the list of career fields you think you would like and be good at, keep the list short (5 maximum). Keep adjusting and tweaking your list until you feel confident that everything on the list is careers you would enjoy and also be good at doing. Then work to get it down to one job and focus your attention there.At Columbia College, our dedicated Admissions staff can help with information for individuals looking to switch careers, they also help professionals get into their new career within a short time. To find out more information about a particular program offered, or to ask general questions, click here.In our next blog, we will outline the remainder of tips to keep in mind when easing into a new career.
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Careers in Canada
16 September

How Often Do People Change Careers in Canada?

A common concern among people in their late 20’s, 30’s, and 40’s is whether they should go back to school. They may be unhappy with their current career, or they want to improve their prospects for new positions.

Today, switching jobs is relatively common throughout Canada. It’s not uncommon to be a little hesitant when considering changing careers, especially if you’re looking to choose a job you have not had prior experience in.  However, the sense of fulfillment and opportunities can be a great motivator. read more

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Academic Upgrading
28 September

How Academic Upgrading Helps Your Cause

Academic Upgrading, as the name suggests is the upgrading of your academic and professional skills or qualifications. Generally, it is applicable for adults (18 years or older). Courses are tailor-made for adults who would like to pursue further education or become more employable for a job. Generally, an Academic Upgrading program offers accelerated classes. It is akin to a crash course that saves you both time and effort. In some institutes, it is even available from grade 1- 12.  Courses focus mainly on English (includes both writing and reading), Math, and Technology. In order to upgrade your employment opportunities, an Academic Upgrading course may also provide professional knowledge on topics such as MS Office, accounting, programming (basic), marketing, management, and entrepreneurship. If interested in Academic Upgrading, you may want to check whether you qualify for government funding that may pay for some or all of the inherent fees. read more

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Airdrie College
16 April

5 Tips to Improve Your Memory for Studying

A healthy memory is a key to an above satisfactory performance in your academic endeavors. A healthy memory also simplifies other aspects of your life and enhances your long-term well-being. Today, with so much research available on the subject, we have certainly come a long way in bringing about improvements in our capacity to remember things. We have compiled a list of tips, which are sure to aid you with improving your memory in relation to your studies. We only hope that you’re not reading this simply because you have your college exam in 5 hours from now! read more

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Colleges and universities in Calgary
27 February

4 Tips To Keep The Student Bills Low

It is common for students in colleges and universities in Calgary to have higher student bills. Most of us tend to fall for the festive season and month-end sales. We happily make purchases, thinking we are saving only to find out that you’re broke in the second week of the month. Well, the fact that you are reading this article suggests that you intend to change your spending habits. You no longer want to be bankrupt by the end of every month. You want to handle your finances in a healthy manner. That’s half the battle won. Congratulations! read more

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Education upgrading programs
20 November

5 Education Upgrading Programs to Pursue at Columbia College

Excellence is not achieved overnight. It takes a strong sense of commitment and a willingness to improve to have a successful career. Opting for academic upgrading courses is an effective way to hone your skills and increase your employability. At Columbia College Calgary we offer a variety of courses to help students achieve their goals. Additionally, many of these courses are open to anyone who wants to enhance their resume.

Each of these courses cover key aspects relevant to various career fields. Skills such as critical thinking, self-management, and language proficiency are explored in these programs. Some of the courses are also prerequisites for our diploma and certificate programs. Let’s take a look at these courses in detail – read more

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university admissions advisor
30 September

Want To Become a University or College Admissions Advisor: Here’s What You Need To Do

Are you someone who is known to be a people person? Do you feel you have good interpersonal skills? Then becoming a university/college admissions advisor might be the perfect career choice for you. With the average salary ranging up to between $50,000-$63,000 a year, the profession of a university/college advisor is satisfying as well as challenging. You can pursue the Human Services diploma offered by Columbia College, Calgary to become a university/college admissions officer.  While this program offers specializations, the education specialization would help an individual who wishes to pursue a career as a university/college admissions advisor. read more

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Continuous Learning Courses
23 April

What Should You Know About ‘Continuous Learning’ Courses?

You must be well aware of the phrase- change is the only constant. This phrase has never been as apt to the business and educational world as it is today. Gone are the days when you could learn an art and survive on it with little or no change. With fast paced innovations, technological developments, and the ever changing economic scenarios, business and education status are continuously challenged today, demanding constant reforms. Considering this, continuously upgrading your skills has become all the more important whether you are a student, employee, or seeking employment. Hence, we at Columbia College Alberta, offer you with various continuous learning courses to help you stay ahead in your field. Whether you are a student seeking additional knowledge for exam prep or a professional seeking to upgrade skills, Columbia College Alberta has continuous learning courses for all. We give you a brief on our continuous learning courses. read more

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Calgary Career Advising Services
17 March

How Can Career Advising Services Help You Make The Right Career Choice?

Picking the right career is a crucial choice that plays a vital role in an individual’s success. Students experience a lot of pressure regarding career choice, academic performance, getting the right job and making a good life. However, at Columbia college, our students benefit from career advising services, which empowers them to make the right career choice. The wide selection of career choices available today makes it difficult to bank upon the right one. And if you’re a student already studying at Columbia College, or if you’re considering to join our college, only then you will be able to take advantage of our Calgary career advising services. These services are only for Columbia students. Our career advisors assist in analyzing our student’s skills and interests, as well as in setting goals to help them pick the right option and develop a strong career. read more

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08 June

Popcorn Sale Proceeds to be Donated to the Red Cross for Fort McMurray

Columbia College’s Community Support Services Department has a venture called, “Columbia Campus Popcorn on the Go!” The students sell popcorn each week to fellow students and staff at the College. On May 17, 2016 the students and their guardians chose to donate all profits from that day to the Canadian Red Cross relief campaign for Fort McMurray.

“I know it will come to good use for Fort McMurray with their houses being burnt down to rebuild and help them out,” stated Jesse, one of the students. Barb, another student, continued, “I think it’s a good thing to help out. They would do it for us, so we should do it for them. I figure if they need help, we should help.” read more

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