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How to Reimagine The Dreadful Job Interviews?

How to Reimagine The Dreadful Job Interviews?

You finally get that one call for a job interview you applied for. What might be the first thing that comes to mind? Indeed, job interviews can be nerve-wracking, but with the right guidance and coaching, you can transform them into positive experiences. Here are some...

National AccessAbility Awareness Week

National AccessAbility Awareness Week

In honour of National Access Awareness Week (NAAW) 2021, I can't believe it's been forty-six years since my injury, thirty-four years since Rick Hansen completed his history making – the Man In Motion World Tour. Thirty-one years since the Americans with Disabilities...

Person-First Language

Person-First Language

With this month’s focus on intersectionality, I thought it would be important to highlight how the language we use can perpetuate an individual’s experience of discrimination. Often it seems that we are talking about the individuals we support rather than to them,...

Intersectionality

Intersectionality

This month our theme is Intersectionality. Intersectionality is an analytical tool that addresses the interconnectedness of each individuals social categorizations and the ways in which they create barriers and disadvantages. A single aspect of identity such as race,...

To-Do: Write Blog Post

To-Do: Write Blog Post

Recently I was browsing the web looking for some productive morning routine inspiration to coax me out of my groggy winter rut. I read article after article of people detailing their “10 Most Important Habits for Success!” and “5 AM Productive Morning Routine!”....

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020

Holy I feel old! In honour of International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2020, I can’t believe it’s been forty-five years since my injury, thirty-three years since Rick Hansen completed his history making – the Man In Motion World Tour. Thirty years since the...

245 Days…

245 Days…

The theme for our blog this month is health and wellbeing. Although December can be “the most wonderful time of the year” for many, it may also bring up many difficult feelings and circumstances. During the holiday season there can be increased stress around finances,...

Partnering to Build Capacities

Partnering to Build Capacities

Please allow me to boast about Calgary Alternative Employment Services’ experience with the Alex Community Food Centre. Marie came to Calgary Alternative Employment Services looking for support in her search for employment after stepping away from employment to...