What is your educational background?
Social Service Worker Diploma at Humber College (2 years) – Rushed after high school, was still in career exploration phase throughout, graduated and couldn’t find relevant work (which was also inspiring) and went back to school. Family & Community Social Services (3 years) – Was more strategic with courses, co-ops, summer jobs and resources. Found work in my field before graduation and have been working my way up since.

What are your daily responsibilities?
Conduct intakes with job seekers to help them identify their skills, interests and needs as well as challenges that are limiting employment opportunities. Assist clients in becoming more marketable and job ready through one-on-one coaching and guidance. Which includes resume building and mock interviews. Case management; documentation, handling files and case notes

What hurdles did you face?
After college, when I couldn’t find relevant or fulfilling work I was feeling discouraged. Luckily something told me to keep pushing and to try again.

What advice would you give to the 15 – 18 year old version of yourself?
I would say don’t rush the process. You can be anything you want but take time to know who you are and what you’re passionate about. This itself is a process but once you have that down everything else falls into place… Which it did.
Your situation does not define who you are. You do.