Making Your LinkedIn Profile
03 January

Top Tips for Making Your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out

Technology has changed the way people look for jobs, one of the biggest changes is LinkedIn. For those who might not know what it is, LinkedIn is a platform where professionals can connect. To make your LinkedIn profile stand out, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

Use a Professional Profile Picture

First, remember that LinkedIn is a site for professionals. This isn’t like other social media accounts. Therefore, make sure to use a profile picture that demonstrates professionalism. This will help attract other professionals to discuss potential job opportunities. read more

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Employment Training
28 September

Why You Need Employment Training

Employment training from a reputed institute is a must for you in case you are serious about getting employed and haven’t acquired the necessary educational qualification you need. The change in job roles, location, and the corresponding environment means that the employee needs to start afresh in their new role. An employment training provides them with the necessary knowledge and wholesome experience they need (though it is usually brief) to cope up with the challenges and pressures associated with their new position. The skills covered one learn through employment training can be better classified as hard skills and soft skills. read more

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01 May

Employment Training Celebration – April 2018

The Employment Training students and recent graduates enjoyed a delicious holiday pot luck and awards ceremony in the afternoon on April 26, 2018. Awards were given out to the students who achieved academic excellence, citizenship, and attendance.

Each dish was delicious (and quickly devoured) and lots of fun was had. The staff and students said farewell to the recent graduates, many of whom who have already embarked on their careers, with the remainder excited to get started on their job search.

Congratulations and good luck to all of the graduates! read more

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employment training in bookkeeping
13 February

Do You Want Employment Training in Bookkeeping?

Bookkeeping is a vital function of any business, be it small scale or large. The daily responsibilities of a bookkeeper require them to have strong accounting and mathematical skills. A bookkeeper is responsible for maintaining and updating financial records. Over the years, there has been a transition in the process of bookkeeping. With technological advancements, today, most businesses have computerized their financial records and bookkeepers use specialized accounting software, spreadsheets, and databases to store information digitally. Typical duties of a bookkeeper include handling and recording financial transactions, updating books, and examining financial records for accuracy. read more

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human services professional
14 July

Employment Opportunities After Finishing Your Human Services Professional Diploma Course at Columbia College

The noble profession of human services is about assisting humanity to increase their potential for leading a quality life. A human services professional aids people with emotional and physical support to help them improve their quality of life. Whether it is providing learning support to students, emotional care to an adult with special needs, a newcomer to Canada who requires settlement assistance – a human services professional assists those in need.

As a human services professional, you are required to have knowledge of various social services areas. At Columbia College Calgary, we offer a human services professional diploma program to train aspiring individuals for a successful career in the field. read more

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Practical nurse professional diploma program
31 May

Employment Opportunities For The Practical Nurse Professional Diploma Program

In Canada alone, there are over 360,000 nurses employed in various healthcare institutions. Nursing involves performing nursing assessments, provide nursing care and implement prescribed medical treatment. The field of nursing is dominated by three different designations of nurses based on their education:

Registered Nurses (RNs) undergo a 4 years baccalaureate degree program from a reputed Canadian University

Nurse Practitioners complete a master’s degree or advanced diploma in nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse and Registered Practical Nurses hold a two-year diploma in nursing from esteemed Canadian colleges read more

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Employment Training Transportation
20 April

Are You Looking for Employment Training in Transportation and Warehousing?

Product delivery and inventory management, do they excite you? Then a career in transportation and warehousing is the right choice for you. Transportation and warehousing are vital functions of every business, be it manufacturing or retail. The efficient packaging, storage, and distribution of goods rely on the transportation and warehousing employees. Transportation and warehousing personnel are responsible for inventory management, preparing and completing orders to be delivered, storage, shipping, database management, etc. While warehousing is generally related to tangible products, transportation responsibilities may also be service oriented such as that of a school bus driver. Typically, on-the-job training forms the basic foundation for those pursuing career in the field. However, transportation and warehousing employment training can be an added advantage for kick starting your career. Columbia College Alberta offers transportation and warehousing employment training course to start your career with. Here is a brief on the course and employment opportunities in the field. read more

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01 May

Career Services and Employment Launch Online Job Board

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Career Services is very excited to announce the launch of Columbia College’s NEW online Job Board for students and employers.

Our goal is to connect employers and students/graduates in one central location. Employers will be able to post jobs and practicum/work experience opportunities for free directly on this site.

In addition to the Job Board, students will have access to career related videos and resources. Students will also be able find out about upcoming Career Services events. Students can also share their career success stories for others to read. read more

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