First-job tips

Starting out? Start here.

Straight answers for students and first-time job seekers: your first resume, summer jobs, co-ops, paperwork and juggling school with work.

First jobs

Your first job: seven things to do before your first shift

Landed your first job? Congratulations. A little prep makes day one much easier.

Sep 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Resumes

No jobs yet? You still have plenty to put on a page: school, volunteering, teams, and the skills that come with them.

Sep 21, 2026 · 5 min read

First jobs

The best summer jobs are often filled by spring. Here's a simple timeline and the places worth checking.

Sep 13, 2026 · 4 min read

First jobs

Paid work terms, school credit and a real reference: what co-ops and internships are, and how to land one.

Sep 4, 2026 · 5 min read

Resources

Every employer in Canada needs your SIN to pay you. Here's how to get one and how to keep it safe.

Aug 23, 2026 · 3 min read

First jobs

A part-time job can pay the bills and build your resume without sinking your grades. Some habits that help.

Aug 14, 2026 · 4 min read