Guest column: My advice for young job seekers
What is life after graduation? You work hard for a number of years for the opportunity to walk across a stage, shake the hand of someone you've never met before, and collect a piece of paper. But what comes after that? The reality for many is not what they were promised. But if you're one of the graduates who has decided to tough it out in today's bleak job market, and you're currently looking for employment, there's some steps that you can take to make the job hunt easier.


Toronto – January 21, 2015 – Mohamed Ugas is one of eighteen UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship winners for 2014. Currently in his third year studying Health Sciences and History at the University of Toronto, Mohamed is a proud UFCW Canada Local 333 member who works at G4S in security services.
Toronto – January 13, 2015 – Gurneet Chauhan is one of eighteen UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship winners for 2014. Currently attending York University, Gurneet is a proud UFCW Canada Local 1000A member who works as a cashier at Sheriff’s No Frills in Toronto.
Toronto – January 12, 2015 – Students deserve support in obtaining their education, and UFCW Canada is proud to assist members and their families with the costs of higher education by providing thousands of dollars in scholarships through the UFCW Canada – BDM Scholarship program.
Ottawa – December 20, 2014 – Children at Ottawa-area emergency shelters received hundreds of toys thanks to the efforts of UFCW Canada Local 1000A stewards and activists in the region.
Toronto – December 6, 2014 – UFCW Canada stands in support of the Ryerson Students' Union's Freeze the Fees campaign, which has called on the Ryerson University administration to freeze tuition fees.