Kate's Success in Overcoming Obstacles

Right off the bat, Kate mentioned, “I really needed the support of a professional advisor that understood the inner workings of the hiring process. By the time I had applied for the Calgary Career Hub, I had just about given up on my job hunt”. When entering CCH, it was determined that some of her primary barriers to employment included job searching, networking, and overall confidence. She wanted to find a job in Marketing and was looking for jobs online but was unsure if the job offers where legitimate. Kate felt that her lack of networking skills was a barrier to finding meaningful employment in Marketing. Due to these two main concerns, it led her to a lower level of confidence in herself and her ability to land herself a job.

To help resolve some of Kate’s barriers, CCH provided a variety of supports. She was able to attend the networking and informational interview workshop. Kate was able to work one-on-one with a Career Advisor to develop more vital networking skills and help take a closer look at polishing up her resume and cover letter. Kate also learned how to effectively use job search engines such as LinkedIn, to diversify her job search. Soon she was finding job posting results more specific to her skillset and experience. She targeted her resume to the kind of companies she wanted to work for. Kate was very successful because she understood immediately how to improve her skills and job search process and apply them directly. She was not afraid to ask for help when she needed it and successfully got a job in the field she wanted. In no time, Kate obtained a career as a Marketing and Communications Specialist.

When asked what her proudest achievement was, Kate stated, “I am pretty proud that I was able to land a job in my field of study during a very stressful time. Proud because I realized that what I was doing prior to joining the Calgary Career Hub wasn’t working. While I was working with my career advisor, I did a lot of self-reflecting and de-stressing by putting my trust into the Calgary Career Hub’s program. Staying calm while job-seeking during a pandemic was hard to do, and I’m really proud I overcame that”.

Congratulations on your success Kate!