Herzing Blog

Damage insurance agents and brokers help clients choose the right coverage for their home, vehicle, or business, and support them through renewals and claims. Agents represent one insurance company, while brokers work with several. Both must be licensed in Quebec through the Autorité des marchés financiers (AMF).

Picture this: a pipe bursts in your basement, or someone rear-ends your car. Your first call is probably to your insurance agent or broker.

That person isn't just there to sell you a policy. They're the one who helped you choose the right coverage in the first place, and now they're the one helping you get back on track.

So what does that job actually involve? Below, we break down what agents and brokers do day to day, how the two roles differ, and how you can get started in the field.

If you like the idea of a creative career but aren't sure design is “your thing,” you're not alone. It's one of the most common questions people ask before enrolling in any design program.

Graphic design today covers a lot of ground. You could end up designing a brand identity, building a web page, laying out a package, or animating a short video, sometimes all in the same week. That range is part of what makes it appealing, but it also raises a fair question: how do you know if this kind of work is actually a good fit for you?

Here’s what to think about.

Healthcare is one of Canada's most important industries, offering a wide range of careers that support individuals, families, and communities. Whether you're interested in patient care, community support, or healthcare administration, there are many rewarding career paths to explore.

This guide explores healthcare careers in Canada, including entry-level roles, key skills, training options, and tips for choosing a career that aligns with your interests and goals.

Designers today are often expected to be visual communicators who can pivot from print to web to motion work. You might be called upon to produce everything from posters, brochures, and product packaging to websites, animations, and videos.

Herzing’s Multimedia Graphic Design program covers all of these areas. You’ll develop your design expertise through hands-on projects and apply your new skills in the real world through an internship. The training builds step by step, so you gain confidence before moving into more advanced work.

Keep reading to find out exactly what you can expect to learn.

Medical office administrator (MOA) interviews usually include scenario-based questions about handling patients, protecting privacy, and staying organized under pressure, along with questions about your comfort with scheduling and medical software. Preparing sample answers for these situations ahead of time will help you feel calm and confident on interview day.

A medical office runs on multitasking. One minute you’re checking in a patient, the next you’re answering the phone or updating a chart.

Hiring managers know this, so they’ll ask questions that test how you handle that pace. Standard questions like “why do you want this job?” will still come up, so have an answer ready. However, this post focuses on the questions that are unique to medical office administration, since those are the ones that tend to trip up new grads the most.

With more students requiring individualized support, the demand for trained EAs continues to grow across Canada. Herzing College’s Educational Assistant program was designed to prepare students for the realities of today’s classrooms, with a strong focus on inclusive education, assistive technology, and real-world skills.

When people think about schools, they usually picture teachers leading lessons at the front of the room. But if you look a little closer, you’ll often see another professional quietly working alongside students: an educational assistant (EA).

They might be helping a child with reading, offering encouragement during a math activity, or walking with a student who needs extra support. They may not always be in the spotlight, but EAs are essential to the smooth running of a classroom.

But what exactly does an educational assistant do? Let’s take a closer look at this rewarding role and find out why EAs are such an important part of today’s classrooms.

Quick answer: To get your first OHS job with no experience, focus on four things: framing your transferable skills from past workplaces, getting involved in your employer’s health and safety committee, earning key certifications, and targeting small to mid-sized employers in construction or manufacturing.

You’ve finished your occupational health and safety diploma. You’re ready to work. But every job posting you look at seems to want two or three years of experience you don’t have yet.

It’s a frustrating position, and it’s one that almost every new OHS graduate faces. Career changers and newcomers to Canada feel it especially. If you trained in another country or spent years in a different field, you may wonder whether Canadian employers will take a chance on you.

The good news is that getting your first OHS role is very doable—but it requires a clear strategy. This post walks you through what actually works.

The role of a digital marketer has expanded dramatically over the past decade. Today’s professionals are expected to master everything from SEO and content strategy to social media and data analysis.

Digital marketing is a field that’s full of opportunity. Every business needs an online presence, and the demand for skilled marketers to help build and manage it isn’t slowing down anytime soon.

But knowing the field is hot doesn’t tell you much about how to break into it. What skills do you actually need? What are hiring managers looking for when they review a stack of resumes? And what separates the candidates who get called back from the ones who don’t?

That’s exactly what we’re here to answer. Here’s a straightforward look at the top digital marketing skills employers are looking for right now—and what you need to know about each one.