Whenever someone asks me to perform a particular task, I immediately experience a moment of weakness, self-doubt, and fear. Can I do this task well? I wonder. Even worse – what if I make a mistake? Wouldn’t that be ever so embarrassing and horrible? As I writhe in my seat and bite my tongue considering…
Tag: unemployment
Employment-Skills Mismatch
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure and privilege of chatting with a group of Waterloo Unlimited students. Waterloo Unlimited is based out of the University of Waterloo, within the Centre for Knowledge Integration, and offers enrichment opportunities to high school students of all grade levels wishing to get a taste of academia. When I…
Viewpoint: Sponsorship, Mentoring, and Counselling for your Career
For every young person who is currently struggling to find a job, a support system is ready and waiting to help them. Since beginning our search for a ‘career’ (i.e. something more than stocking shelves or walking dogs), my partner and I have been fortunate to find many hidden resources and support mechanisms lying in…
Maria Legault 