Happy New Year from JobsPeopleDo!
Welcome to 2026! A new year means a fresh start: new goals, new opportunities, and new ways to learn and grow. Whether you’re back in class after the break or using this time to regroup, January is the perfect time to reflect on what you want out of the months ahead.
This issue is all about helping you start strong. We’ve got tips on setting goals and actually sticking to them, strategies for saving before you even start saving, and personal reflections on goal-setting from fellow students. If you’re still unsure about resolutions, check out our piece on the pros and cons of New Year’s resolutions and find what works for you.
With the winter weather in full swing, it’s also important to take care of your mental health. Articles on seasonal depression, winter blues, and creative projects during the colder months offer helpful reminders that you’re not alone, and that this season can still be meaningful and productive.
Looking ahead? Don’t miss the latest scholarships, including opportunities for Indigenous students. And if you’re exploring career options, this month’s profiles include epidemiologists, electric motor system technicians, cabinetmakers, and educational assistants, among others.
We’re also covering practical advice on how to prepare strong job references, make new friends in post-secondary, and get through tough work experiences. There’s even a feature on living with your parents, a reality for many students today.
As always, for even more inspiration, be sure to check out our interviews with industry pros, where you can learn directly from people working in careers you might pursue.
Here’s to a focused, healthy, and fulfilling year ahead!
Warm regards,
Anthony Teles
Vice-President, Content
January 2026 Scholarships – Apply now!
University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarships Scholarship Value: $20,000 Awards Available: 150 Award Deadline: January 15, 2026 Automotive Women’s Association Scholarships Scholarship Value: $5,000 Awards Available: 15 Award Deadline: January 16, […]
Indigenous Student Scholarships for January 2026
SAA Native American Scholarships Scholarship Value: $10,000 Awards Available: 5 Award Deadline: January 31, 2026 National Indigenous Scholarship Program Scholarship Value: $50,000 Awards Available: 5 Award Deadline: March 14, 2026 […]
Se fixer des objectifs et s’y tenir
C’est très courant de se fixer des objectifs, surtout pour la nouvelle année. Bien que beaucoup de gens le fassent, ce n’est pas tout le monde qui arrive à les atteindre. Les gens peuvent perdre […]
Start Your Saving Goals – Before You Even Start Saving
The end of high school is nigh. Beyond the horizon lie opportunities, challenges, and the great unknown. You, on the other hand, are freaking out. You might wonder if you […]
Some of my personal goals for this year to inspire yours
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Living with Your Parents: The New Normal
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Les résolutions de la nouvelle année sont-elles une bonne idée ? Un coup d’œil sur les avantages et les inconvénients
La nouvelle année est souvent liée aux nouvelles résolutions. Les gens veulent commencer l’année en décidant d’améliorer divers domaines de leur vie, que ce soit leur bien-être, aider les autres, etc. Bien qu’elles soient faites […]
Des façons de se faire des amis à l’université
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La journée International Day of Pink
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S’ennuyer ou être stressé au travail ? Approches pour se sortir (ou pour quitter) des expériences de travail difficiles
Déterminer les sources de stress, de l’ennui ou de la fatigue Si vous êtes mécontent ou déçu de votre travail, c’est une bonne idée de déterminer ce qui vous fait ressentir ces sentiments. Ça peut être […]
Préparer de bonnes références
Qu’est-ce que sont des références ? Lorsque vous postulez pour un emploi, des références sont des personnes en qui vous avez confiance de donner une bonne évaluation sur vous. Selon la situation, des références peuvent être […]
Apprendre sur le tas
À cause de la pandémie, c’est très difficile de trouver du travail. L’un des quelques emplois que j’ai trouvés était dans un restaurant de quartier. Il cherchait une réceptionniste et je pensais que ce travail […]
Tips and strategies for setting goals for 2023
By Rabia Khan These past several years were like a rocket with feathers. It passed by slower than we expected. Now fast forward through the pandemic and beyond it, and […]
Qu’est-ce que le lundi bleu ?
Certains mois de l’année ont tendance à être plus faciles que d’autres. Lorsque le soleil brille et que la température est douce, les gens sont, en général, plus heureux que dans le froid et les […]
Endangered Species Highlight: The Burrowing Owl
Since European settlers first arrived in Canada, over 100 animal species have disappeared. Those animals have become extinct, meaning that none of those animals live in Canada anymore. When an […]
Le tuyauteur
Il y a des tuyaux partout dans les villes et petites localités, transportant de l’eau, des carburants ou d’autres substances vers des édifices à travers tout le pays. Lorsque les tuyaux fonctionnent bien, on les […]
The Indigenous History of Maple Syrup
By Maryam Sheikh What’s your pancake topping of choice? Whipped cream, butter, or perhaps…smooth and sweet maple syrup? December 17th marked National Maple Syrup Day, and in honour of this […]
Role of Trades in Post-Disaster Reconstruction
Disasters can come suddenly or build slowly over a long time. However, they all require reconstruction once they are over, and the trades can be an important part of the […]
Your Mental Health: Seasonal Depression
In the summer, it is time for parties, cottage country, club life, and refreshments by the pool. The sun shines, birds squawk away in the morning (some are kinder by […]
Pros and Cons of Online Courses in Post-Secondary Education
During the pandemic, students were unable to go to in-person classes for weeks or months at a time because of the risk of infection. In post-secondary studies, students often choose […]
Alternative Agriculture: Permaculture Farming in Canada
Agriculture is a significant part of the foundation of Canada’s culture and economy, with large areas of the country devoted to agricultural practices, especially food production. While for over a […]
Emplois pour les personnes qui aiment le froid
Bien que beaucoup de gens semblent détester le temps froid, il y en a d’autres qui en profitent. Vous pouvez être l’une de ces personnes. Vous envisagez peut-être de trouver un emploi qui vous permet […]
Seasonal Jobs to Help Your Wallet
By Rabia Khan Do you want to earn extra income and shop during the sales season? It’s always a great idea to go out and work when the holidays are […]
Why Winter is the Best Time to Work on Creative Projects
Winter can really suck. Sure, there are the holidays and freshly fallen snow can be very pretty – but otherwise, it can be a cold, depressing time. Or is it? […]
Changing SAD into GLAD: Ways to Combat Those Winter Blues
With winter conditions settling in Canada earlier than in the last few years, it’s important to bring to light one underlying effect of the cold weather that seems to be […]
Turn the Winter Blues into Winter Booms!
Years ago, the “winter blues” may have been something close to an urban legend—something that was commonly talked about, but not investigated enough. Now, quite a number of recent research […]
Shaking Off the Winter Blues
By Erin Rebello With shorter days and colder weather, it can be easy to catch a typical case of the winter blues. We’ve all been there, snuggled under piles of […]
Career Profile: Environmental Lawyer
Many people care about the environment, but not everyone has a chance to do much about it. People can sign petitions and write to the government. They can do their […]
Career Profile: Epidemiologist
The COVID-19 pandemic is still on everyone’s minds. Schools were closed, and businesses were shut down. Epidemiologists are working to find a solution to the problem. Someday, you might be […]
Career Profile: Electric Motor System Technician
Some people love to take motors apart and put them back together. Does that describe you? If so, you might want to consider becoming an electric motor system technician. This […]
Career Profile: Cabinetmaker
Each day, people use kitchen cabinets, drawers, shelves, and many other wooden storage areas in their homes. They may never think of the people who make these shelves and cabinets, […]
Un aperçu sur la carrière d’assistant pédagogique
Supposons que vous vouliez travailler dans l’éducation, mais pas comme enseignant. Une autre possibilité est de devenir assistant pédagogique. Ce métier peut être un bon choix pour les personnes qui aiment travailler avec les élèves, […]
