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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.

Cybersecurity is one of the most talked-about fields in Canada right now, and for good reason. Demand is real, salaries are competitive, and the long-term outlook is strong.

But if you’re just starting out or are looking to change careers, and you want to figure out whether this path is right for you, you deserve a straight answer about what the job market actually looks like.

This post covers the Canadian cybersecurity job landscape from the ground up: what’s driving demand, where the entry-level market gets complicated, what you can expect to earn, and what skills actually open doors.

Numbers, spreadsheets, financial records—on the surface, accounting and payroll can look like two sides of the same coin. Both fields deal with money, both require attention to detail, and both play a critical role in keeping a business running smoothly.

However, they are actually distinct career paths, each with its own focus and responsibilities.

So how do you know which one is right for you?

This guide breaks down the key differences between accounting and payroll, including job duties, required skills, salaries, and career outlook. We give you all the info you need to make a confident, informed decision about your future.

Digital marketing is much more than posting on Instagram or sending out newsletters. It’s a dynamic blend of creativity, strategy, and data analysis. The most effective marketers know how to craft compelling content and measure results with precision.

Thinking about a career in this fast-growing field? Before you take the leap, it helps to understand what digital marketers actually do, what skills you need to succeed, and what advantages and challenges come with working in this field.

Here’s what to think about when deciding whether digital marketing is the right path for you.

Herzing’s Mental Health and Addictions Worker diploma is designed to turn out compassionate, capable professionals who are ready to make a positive impact in people’s lives.

One of the mentors guiding students through this journey is Laurie Imbeault. She’s an experienced educator and frontline practitioner with decades of work in community health, trauma-informed support, and addictions services.

Keep reading to learn more about Laurie’s teaching approach and how she helps students build the skills and resilience this field demands.

Online learning has become an essential pathway for many students, but not all online experiences are created equal.

Here at Herzing, the focus goes beyond flexibility to ensure that students feel supported, connected, and challenged throughout their studies.

In this interview, National Director of Academics Robin Day shares his perspective on why online learning matters, what misconceptions still exist, and how Herzing’s online programs promote meaningful engagement and real-world success.

If you’re thinking about starting school or are already planning your next steps, there’s an important update to the Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) you’ll want to know about.

If you’re considering a career in mental health, you’ve likely come across the term trauma-informed care. It’s one of the most important concepts in modern mental health and addictions work.

Trauma is far more common than many people realize, and its effects can shape the way individuals think, feel, behave, and relate to the world. Whether someone has experienced a single distressing event or long-term, repeated harm, their mind and body can be affected in profound ways.

For mental health workers, understanding trauma—and knowing how to respond with compassion and sensitivity—is essential to providing safe, effective support.

In this post, we break down what trauma-informed care really means, why it matters in today’s mental health landscape, and how aspiring professionals can begin building this vital skillset.