Career Options

Personal trainers are more popular than ever, but many people are now opting for the calming approach to fitness that yoga has to offer.
2003, December

We think of them as the men and women who walk around uttering "May I help you?" countless times, but what's a career in retail really like?
2003, December

As a speech pathologist, Rosemary Boyer works with people with various speech and language disorders.
2003, December

Cosmetic surgery can offer healthy patients a self-confidence boost in an increasingly competitive -- and looks-conscious -- society.
2003, November

There are a lot of sick people out there. At least, that's what Marylyn Bell thought when she left her career to study Traditional Chinese Medicine.
2003, November

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but how does that translate into dollars and cents if you're planning to make a living as a photographer?
2003, November

After just a few minutes on the phone, Cheryl Chabuk can scan your body energetically and name your ailments, linking each one to an emotion.
2003, November

If getting paid to jump from tall buildings sounds more appealing than working in an office, you'll understand why Leigh Bianco loves her job.
2003, October

It's the options that Statistics Canada's 5,800 employees have outside their daily responsibilities that making working at this agency so different.
2003, October

We've all seen them on TV – masters of colour, texture, shape and light, able to transform uninviting rooms into welcoming spaces that dazzle the eye.
2003, October

For jockeys, the ability to make split-second decisions comes down to more than just winning or losing.
2003, October

The largest construction project in London's history is providing a huge shot in the arm for health care and the economy.
2003, October

In today's busy pharmacies, hundreds of prescriptions can be filled in just one day.
2003, October

When summer's massive power failure left millions in the dark, the tradespeople who help keep Ontario humming kicked into high gear.
2003, October

It's best known for designing and building the SkyDome, but that landmark project is just one in a long list of firsts EllisDon has achieved.
2003, October

Over the last century, there have been huge technological and scientific developments in the Western world.
2003, September

One soars thousands of feet above the Niagara Peninsula in mock aerial combat. The second ensures musicians will play their notes correctly.
2003, September

It took a month-long retreat to the wilderness for Wenda Li to discover her real passion in life: climbing and caring for trees.
2003, September

Julie Hay is enjoying the promotion to second soloist that she was awarded by the National Ballet of Canada.
2003, August

For a national skydiving champion, the decision to open a skydiving school allowed him to share his passion with others.
2003, August

Cancer patients can feel so alone, like they're navigating through dangerous, uncharted territory.
2003, August

Growing up, Trish Ewanika was constantly asked why she was so dressed up and where she was going.
2003, August

Behind every great interview you see on TV, you'll find an exhausted story producer.
2003, August

Landing a summer job is an important step for many graduates eager to put valuable work experience on their resume and some cash in their pockets.
2003, August

Vikki Crane never imagined that her career would take her all over the world, working with athletes at competitions from Argentina to Australia.
2003, July

It's not a career most of us aspire to, but if you can handle the work, a career as a mortician has its rewards.
2003, July

Working in the health industry in one of the most multicultural cities in the world can be a challenge.
2003, July

We get them all the time. Some are funny, some are serious. Some are downright obscene. I'm talking about greeting cards.
2003, July

Personal training is an increasingly popular career, but these days, it takes a lot more than a great physique to be successful.
2003, June

Siemens is a leader in both fire safety products and services.
2003, June

It's unlikely that Robin Dworak's definition of a dream job is typical of most.
2003, June

For aspiring creative writers who need to pay the bills, the fast-growing field of technical writing may be an option for you.
2003, June

Anyone who has spent time poring over glossy food magazines knows that chefs have become the latest group to achieve celebrity status.
2003, June

Julie Belanger is a Quit Specialist for the Canadian Cancer Society's (CCS) Smokers' Helpline, and it's her job to help Canadians give up cigarettes.
2003, May

As Toronto continues to rally against the impacts of SARS, the hospitality and tourism industries brace for a long road to recovery.
2003, May

Craving a social, fun-filled summer in which you make lasting friendships? Enjoy working with the public?
2003, May

For a wedding dress designer turned chocolatier, the decision to trade in tiaras for truffles was too delicious to pass up.
2003, May

Cathy Crowe is a street nurse. She spends her days working with the homeless, helping them, healing them and fighting for their rights.
2003, May

You'd expect to see nurses in hospitals, health institutions or community centres. Soon, however, we may see nurses in Parliament as well.
2003, May

Producing a nightly cooking program is hard work, and for some it's been a 12-hr. day.
2003, May

Want to work on the same film set as Michael Douglas, Mandy Moore or Meg Ryan? Interested in seeing first-hand how movies and TV shows are filmed?
2003, April

After completing a university degree in criminology, Ann Stevenson dreamed of becoming a lawyer.
2003, April

Marc Saltzman plays games for a living, and consumers and the media are glad of it.
2003, April

The number of tradespeople working on the new terminal at Toronto’s Lester B. Pearson International Airport has reached an all-time high.
2003, April

When Renee Martel dropped out of college, she was back at square one, looking for a career that would motivate and interest her.
2003, April

The decision on whether Canada will be selected to host a $12-billion research project at its proposed site in Ontario draws near
2003, April

A "lifetime apprenticeship" is how Stephen Ranger describes his job as an appraiser and auctioneer.
2003, April

Each week we read more reports about suspected or probable cases of SARS
2003, April

Interested in a career where every weekend is a whirlwind of non-stop blowout parties? Want to rub elbows with celebrities and politicians?
2003, April

This month, the Easter Seals Society is beginning a recruitment campaign to find employees who will be hired to work in their three Ontario camps.
2003, April

Travelling the world and shopping are two of Susan Bellan's favorite activities, but she had no idea they'd become part of her career.
2003, April

The Springfarm Dental Centre in Thornhill is warm and welcoming. There are toys in the lobby for younger patients.
2003, April

A career in hospitality offers flexibility, and for those with business and management training, there are tremendous opportunities for promotion.
2003, April

A bustling economy, low interest rates and a booming housing market have kept real estate agents very busy over the last few years.
2003, April

Human documents: That is how up-and-coming photographer Natalie Schoenfeld describes the work she does.
2003, April

If you've ever dreamed of working with the Blue Jays, a major league job could be yours.
2003, March

Two years ago, 50-year-old Jaime Londono moved with his family to Toronto from Cali, Columbia, in search of new opportunities.
2003, March

People grappling with health problems today have more choices than ever.
2003, March

Many people seem to think public relations is all about writing boring press releases or organizing ribbon-cutting ceremonies at the local mall.
2003, March

Psychologist R.D. Laing once said things are changing so rapidly we only recognize the present as it disappears.
2003, March

Kyra Levy's sexy and powerful voice could knock Madonna's socks off.
2003, March

As part of her first job as a registered dietitian, Jackie Allen had to learn how to smoke meat over an open fire.
2003, March

Job seekers and post-secondary students at last year's National Job Fair had access to several employers and training institutions.
2003, March

Think of a health researcher. Do you see an image of a man in a long white coat squinting into a microscope?
2003, March

When she was just three years old, someone asked Siobhan Carlin what she wanted to be when she grew up.
2003, March

Two years ago, holistic practitioners John and Chrystalla Chew opened The Amethyst Reiki Centre.
2003, March

Interested in building a better, more efficient world? Good at math and science? If so, you might want to consider a career in engineering.
2003, February

Colin James was a child when he first heard the beat of his own drummer.
2003, February

Health professionals looking for new challenges don't have to go far to find them these days.
2003, February

We have witnessed the disappearance of the corporate Personnel department from Canadian business, and in its place stands Human Resources.
2003, February

The first line of her opening song as in the hit musical Mamma Mia! is "I have a dream", and there's no doubt that Tina Maddigan's are coming true.
2003, February

www.career-in-your-suitcase.com provides comprehensive information for expats, repats and domestic travellers.
2003, February

Pilots do more than fly fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters to transport passengers or freight.
2003, January

OK, sure. We've all got our little preconceived notions about what librarians are and what they do.
2003, January

Kelly Hoar has gone back to school -- and he's got the lumps to prove it.
2003, January

Positive physical changes will occur when you learn how muscles and bones work together.
2003, January