Happy Holidays from JobsPeopleDo!
It’s hard to believe, but we’ve reached the final month of 2025. The holidays are around the corner, winter is settling in, and 2026 is just weeks away. Whether this year flew by or felt like a slow climb, December gives us a chance to slow down, reflect on everything we’ve learned, and start thinking about what’s next.
It’s also a time to rest. After a long semester, make sure to recharge over the break, whether that means curling up with a good book, spending time with family and friends, volunteering, or just catching up on sleep. We have some great articles this month on making the most of your winter break, celebrating safely, and staying healthy in the cold, short days of the season.
Looking ahead to 2026? This issue includes advice on setting academic resolutions, goal-setting for the new year, and making promises to yourself you can actually keep. And if you’re already thinking about career paths, don’t miss our career profiles on everything from medical assistants and court reporters to foresters and commercial artists.
Need to stretch your holiday budget? We’ve got articles on DIY gift ideas, gift-giving on a student budget, and avoiding overspending, along with tips on how to shop sustainably with a “Green Christmas” mindset.
Don’t forget to check out the December 2025 scholarships, including awards for Indigenous students, to help fund your future. It’s the perfect time to apply before the new year begins.
For even more unique insights, don’t forget to browse our interviews with industry pros, offering real-world advice from people doing the jobs you might pursue.
Wishing you a restful, joyful, and meaningful end to 2025, and a bright start to the year ahead!
Warm regards,
Anthony Teles
Vice-President, Content
December 2025 Scholarships – Apply now!
Walsh / Di Tolla / Spivak Scholarship Scholarship Value: $10,000 Awards Available: 10 Award Deadline: December 31, 2025 University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarships Scholarship Value: $20,000 Awards Available: 150 Award […]
Indigenous Student Scholarships for December 2025
SAA Native American Scholarships Scholarship Value: $10,000 Awards Available: 5 Award Deadline: January 31, 2026 Western Continuing Admission Scholarship of Excellence for Indigenous Students Scholarship Value: $6,000 Awards Available: 30 […]
Green Christmas (French version available)
Most Canadians dream of a white Christmas. But perhaps we should be thinking of ways to add a little more green to this year’s holiday celebration. Every year, the cost […]
Christmas Gifts in a Time of Environmental Crisis (French version available)
The Christmas season is upon us once more. Serene snowfalls, joyful music, and uplifting movies are back, alongside the stress of your Christmas shopping list. This is exacerbated by the […]
Suggestions for Making the Most of Your Winter Break (French version available)
Winter break is something many students (and teachers/instructors) look forward to after a stressful semester/first three months of the school year. People also get excited about celebrating occasions, including Christmas, […]
How to Volunteer for the Holidays (French version available)
Volunteering makes you feel good, helps those in need, and gives you great experience. People can volunteer all year round, but there is an extra desire to help out during […]
How to Avoid Overspending During the Holidays (French version available)
The holidays are approaching, and for many people this means holiday shopping. Whether your family exchanges gifts, or gets together to eat lots of food, participating in holiday celebrations also […]
Must-Try Holiday Gift DIYs!
By Erin Rebello With the Holidays just around the corner, you can almost smell the peppermint in the air and hear the jingle of bells around every street corner. You’re […]
Career Profile: Medical Assistant
Not everyone interested in medicine wants to be a doctor. Luckily, there are many career paths in the medical field other than becoming a physician, surgeon, or researcher. Since the […]
Career Profile: Nursery and Greenhouse Managers
Green spaces around your town or city, or the beautiful gardens that people grow around their own homes, add beauty and natural touches to our lives. But most of the […]
Career Profile: Bartender (French version available)
Most people know what a bartender is, thanks to movies and television shows with characters in the role, as well as real-life experiences at restaurants and events. But the job […]
Career Profile: Cement (Concrete) Finisher (French version available)
Every job has its own purpose, even if it seems minor. Cement (concrete) finishers might not seem to have as important a job as many others in construction, but work […]
Career Profile: Horse Groomer
Each day, you comb your hair, brush your teeth, and take care of other aspects of hygiene and neatness. Except for children and the elderly in need of assistance, most […]
Career Profile: Commercial Artists
Artists are known for their creativity, such as paintings or sculptures in galleries and on people’s walls. However, commercial artists are different. They work in a variety of industries, using […]
Trades Career Profile: Concrete Form Worker
Concrete is one of the most popular building materials, and it’s used to construct everything from residential houses and sidewalks to high-rise buildings and bridges. Construction firms that work with […]
Career Profile: Travel Clerk
Going on a trip can be fun for travellers who have comfortable places to stay, good food to eat, and interesting places to see. Travel clerks help make the process […]
Career Profile: Court Reporter
Suppose that you need to know exactly what someone said from another day. For legal matters, you might ask a court reporter. People in this field record what people say […]
Career Profile: Cargo and Freight Agent
When people send packages to each other or businesses move their goods from one place to another, someone needs to make sure that everything gets to the right place in […]
Career Profile: Foresters (French version available)
Trees are important in our world for producing oxygen, providing a home for animals, and giving us wood to use. Although cities and towns also have trees, forests have the […]
Promises, Promises (French version available)
A New Year’s Resolution is defined as “a promise that you make to yourself to start doing something good or stop doing something bad on the first day of the […]
Academic Resolutions for the New Year (French version available)
Congratulations! You’ve made it to the end of 2025. Whether you’ve already got a list of goals you’d like to accomplish next year or are still thinking about what to […]
New Year’s Resolution Ideas – Never Too Late to Start
By Maryam Sheikh As 2025 comes to a close, you might be wondering – how do I make the most of 2026? What types of goals and resolutions should I […]
Des idées pour tirer le maximum des vacances de Noël
Les vacances de Noël sont impatiemment attendues par beaucoup d’étudiants (et d’enseignants) après un semestre stressant ou trois premiers mois agités de l’année scolaire. Les gens s’enthousiasment aussi pour fêter […]
Being an Entrepreneur
When people are young, they might dream of the freedom that they will have as adults. For some of them, part of that dream might be to become an entrepreneur, […]
Career Profile: Locksmith (French version available)
If you have ever locked your keys in your house or need to install a new lock on a door, chances are you would have to call a locksmith. These […]
A Closer Look at a Career as a Travel Agent
There’s a famous travel quote by St. Augustine that you probably have seen on social media or retail establishments: “The world is a book, and those who do not travel […]
Why Libraries Are Still the Best Place to Hang Out
With the multitude of advantages that technology offers these days—from online movie or TV show streaming to eBooks—it’s not unusual to come across individuals with the misguided notion that libraries […]
Too Much Information – How Gathering of Your Personal Data Might Be Too Much
You’re hoping to get a head start on your wish list for the holidays. So you log in to your favourite search browser and type in holiday gifts, and it […]
Holiday Gift-Giving on a Student Budget
The dropping temperature is a surefire sign of the start of the holiday season. But while December is “the most wonderful time of the year”, it can also be the […]
Staying mentally and physically healthy during the short, cold days of winter
By Maryam Sheikh Chilly nights, fluffy snow, and cozy blankets. It’s wintertime! While the winter season is a great one, it can also be difficult to get through. Short and […]
Safely Celebrating the Holidays
By Maryam Sheikh The holidays are an exciting time for many of us. Whether they bring the season of celebration, a chance to de-stress, or an opportunity to practise tradition, […]
The Holidays and Your Health
You might see people zipping from store to store, either trying to get that Black Friday deal and land that new tech toy that’s unaffordable otherwise or trying to get […]
