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Build the Career You Want Blog is a content collaboration between DIVERSEcity employment specialists and the Get in the Know online resource for workplace diversity. Get job search tips and labour market information to help you build your career.

Build the Career You Want | Jobs in the marine sector

October 13, 2023

Jobs are diverse and bountiful in the dynamic marine industry in BC. The Association for BC Marine Industries… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to create a compelling cover letter

May 17, 2023

Cover letters are one of the most important factors in successfully landing a job. Discover how to write… Read more

Build the Career You Want | Acing the reference check

February 1, 2023

So, you’ve made it through a successful job interview and the employer has asked you to provide references. … Read more

Build the Career You Want | Learn about the tool employers use to screen candidates

July 7, 2022

Today, when you send your job application off to an employer, chances are they use an application tracking… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to create a Canadian-style resumé

February 16, 2022

By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs One of the first steps in getting… Read more

Build the Career You Want | How to get your resumé noticed by a Canadian employer

December 16, 2021

By Shivani Arora and Don Duthie, Employment Specialists, DIVERSEcity Employment Programs Resumés are one of the most important… Read more

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Want to stay ahead in the evolving job market? The Essential AI Skills for the Future of Work course, delivered by DIVERSEcity Skills Training Centre, will equip you with hands-on AI tools so you can work smarter, not harder, with AI! You will: ☑️ Learn responsible AI use, including privacy, data protection & bias reduction ☑️ Use AI tools for faster research and smarter decision-making ☑️ Master AI writing tools for emails, reports & content creation ☑️ Use AI to design presentations and documents in minutes ☑️ Automate repetitive work tasks using AI agents and workflows This course takes place on May 27 to 30 or June 30 & July 2–4, from 9:30 am – 3:30 pm, in-person at DIVERSEcity. Subsidies may be available through WorkBC. Learn more about our latest course offerings and register at: www.dcrs.ca/our-services/skills-training-centre/ #SurreyBC #AI #AIcourse #AItraining #ForPeopleForCommunities #skills #training WorkBC ... See MoreSee Less
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March 21 is the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, a day that commemorates the killing of 69 people at a peaceful anti-apartheid demonstration in South Africa in 1960. All these years later, progress has been made but not enough. This day is a reminder that racial discrimination continues to take place every day, globally and locally, with statistics showing it’s even on the rise. That is why DIVERSEcity is hosting our Together Against Hate Community Forum: Eliminating Racism for a Better Future this Saturday in #SurreyBC. We look forward to a day of reflection and dialogue, capping off our Together Against Hate campaign. For more information on our Together Against Hate project and resources, please visit: www.dcrs.ca/resources/together-against-hate-project/ We’ll be releasing more information gathered at our Community Forum this weekend in the days to come so we can continue sharing anti-hate learnings in our communities.Experiencing racism and need support? You can contact the United Way British Columbia’s Racist Incident Helpline for help in multiple languages: racistincidenthelpline.ca/ #AntiRacism #EndRacism #SurreyBC #ForPeopleForCommunities #event #stophate #unitedwaybc #cyberbullying #internetsafety #schools ... See MoreSee Less
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Our community members recently enjoyed a guided tour of Surrey City Hall in downtown #surreybc! They learned about local government operations, the roles of city officials and explored key spaces like council chambers and theaters.A big thank you to the City of Surrey for this insightful experience!#surrey #ForPeopleForCommunities ... See MoreSee Less
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At the DIVERSEcity x Minerva Women’s Leadership Forum earlier this month, one question asked of the panelists was, “What advice would you offer to women to grow, lead and #bloom?”“It's important to remember where you came from because everyone starts somewhere on the career ladder,” said Marisa Espinosa, Director, Major Studies, TransLink. “Really thinking about the legacy that you can offer for future generations is important, and any opportunity that you have, you can be a leader, whether it's in your community and your profession.” Thank you again to Marisa for sharing your perspective at our event. #ForPeopleForCommunities #IWD2025 #minervabc #surreybc #vancouverbc ... See MoreSee Less
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Introducing our final three guests who are joining us for the Together Against Hate Community Forum this Saturday! 1️⃣ Dr. Daljit Gill-Badesha, who will moderate our panel discussion, is a widely recognized social impact leader in the public sector. She has a proven track record of leading innovative, inclusive and equitable programs where policymaking and partnerships drive impactful change in Surrey and beyond. With a Doctorate in Leadership and Policy, she is an expert on power dynamics and multi-stakeholder collaboration. She serves as the fractional Executive Director for SACH - South Asian Community Hub Society and volunteers on multiple boards and advisories in the province, including as Chair of the Provincial Child Care Council and as an Advisor on BC’s Anti-Racism Data Committee. 2️⃣ Ingrid Broussillon, who will lead an engaging group activity, is an entrepreneur, workshop facilitator, speaker and storyteller. Founder of Griottes Polyglottes Arts & EDI Society and The WoW Culture, she is passionate about bringing play & fun into all her workshops. She is a strong believer that a good laugh can create bridges between people. Her mission is to support companies with multicultural workforces to take their DEI training, conflicts resolution and team building workshops to a new level — one that is fun, engages employees and leads to more impactful outcomes. 3️⃣ Marialejandra Reyes Valerio, who will lead a mental health check-in and reflection session, is a facilitation specialist. A passionate advocate for gender equity, Marialejandra brings a wealth of experience working with community organizations and foundations in EDI capacity building, strategic planning and leadership development. As the lead facilitator of Expansion Works, she uses holistic approaches to create inclusive spaces for meaningful connections, learning and growth. A proud Latina and woman of color entrepreneur, she brings her personal experience of forced migration from Venezuela to her work, enriching her perspective and commitment to social impact. Be part of this dialogue! Register for the forum here: www.eventbrite.ca/e/together-against-hate-forum-eliminating-racism-for-a-better-future-tickets-12... #ForPeopleForCommunities #TogetherAgainstHate #stophate #unitedwaybc #cyberbullying #internetsafety #schools ... See MoreSee Less
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