54% of employees will need fundamentally new skills by 2022. What does that mean for employers as we hire new graduates, train existing employees and embrace the ever changing landscape of the future of work? — As the world shifts and a new future of work emerges, one drastically shaped and accelerated by the global pandemic, career expectations have changed dramatically. In a recent presentation by Commitech and Manulife, the Waterloo Region Future of Work research group, in which they shared some of their learnings, including…

EnPoint’s “Aha!” Moments Hubspot’s annual marquee event looked a little bit different this year as INBOUND 2020 was held virtually. Keynote speakers, who consisted of innovative thought leaders and top marketing and tech industry professionals, offered their expertise in the virtual conference’s sessions and workshops. After attending the event, our…

Relationships are a pivotal aspect of a meaningful life; Mentor relationships can be some of the most powerful. — Mentorship is a timeless and ageless right of passage. From the beginning of time, human beings have taught and shown each other how to navigate life through shared experience, offering advice, and guidance. The inspiration and perspective gained during the mentorship experience can help people find and continue to surface…

Two local organizations partner with EduNova to support international students during a changing job market. April 9th, 2020 — Halifax, Nova Scotia On April 15th, Chantal Brine, CEO of En Point and Karen Furneaux, Olympic athlete and founder of Strong Beauty Tribe and I Promise Performance, will join EduNova, to…

Professional Development Relationships that Grow with Your Career, and Why You Need Both — At En Point, we don’t believe in a ‘one size fits all’ approach to mentorship and sponsorship. At the core, mentorship and sponsorship are relationships, making them highly dynamic professional development tools. Both of these tools are and can be used at different points in your career. Careers are ever…

Creating Connections that Matter — Late Fall has been a busy time for the 200+ students in the Atlantic Canada Study and Stay™ program. The International students in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland all participated in the first retreat of the program, designed to bring all the participants together in person…

84% of students change their career paths before they turn 25, and a LinkedIn study found that millennials will change jobs an average of four times in their first decade out of post-secondary education. Read the three ways mentorship is a strategic and helpful tool that should be available to every student while they make the transition from school to workplace. — Just these two statistics alone, never mind the many others from hiring or job trends reports, show that young people face a different dilemma than past generations; they are faced with an abundance of information when making life-altering decisions at critical times throughout their academic careers.

When you first meet with your mentee, dependant on their previous experience’s, you may find that they are not sure how to start the conversation or relationship. …

One of the most frustrating parts of job hunting is applying to job after job and never hearing anything back. When we asked our followers what the hardest part of the job search is, the most common answer was not being able to get an interview. …