Top candidate strategies in 2024: Interview, Resume, Networking
Every job (and every job application) is different. Applying for a contract job in the trades will always be different than applying for a permanent accounting role at the bank. But whether you’re lined up for 5 consecutive interviews at a global megacorp, or heading for a quick chat and handshake at a local business, […]
How to Ride the Job Market Rollercoaster in 2024
The Job Market in 2024 After a wild post-pandemic ride that has seen big swings in wages, resignations, and unemployment, many job seekers are feeling a bit uneasy. And understandably so—it’s hard to make a good career move when you don’t know if your job will be taken over by AI, or if the […]
Social Media in Your Job Search
Social Media in Your Job Search In today’s digital age, social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and even search for job opportunities. Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional job boards and classified ads. Now, you have a powerful tool for your job search at their fingertips: social media. Here […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Job Seeking
Navigating the challenges of job seeking can be daunting, but remember that each setback is an opportunity for growth. Embrace resilience, stay persistent, and believe in your own potential to overcome any obstacle and find meaningful work that aligns with your passions and aspirations.
Recruiters Off the Clock: Is Checking References Officially Extinct?
They spend hours rounding up recruits, scoping out search assignments, consulting with their clients, and negotiating job offers. At the end of a long day, they’re ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights to share in our Recruiters Off the Clock blog series. The Question: Does […]
5 Ways Ontario is Driving Driverless Vehicle Technologies
Here are a few ways Ontario is playing a key role in moving self-driving car technology forward.
How to Have a Great Conversation
Conversational competency, the balance between talking and listening effectively, seems to be a fading skill. Here are ten useful rules you can use to spur better conversations during your interviews.
11 Trends That Could Rock Your Work World By 2030
Topics like artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and blockchain, have generated enough media buzz that general awareness about the impact they could have on the world of work is quite high. While these more mature trends are significant, it was 11 emerging industry trends that really caught our eye in a recent report from Toronto Thinktank, […]
Alberta Bound: A Closer Look at Canada’s Other A.I. Hub
While Toronto and Montreal may get most of the attention when it comes to Canada’s artificial intelligence industry, exciting things are happening in the west too. Earlier this year, the Alberta Government announced plans to spend $100 million over the next five years to grow the province’s A.I. sector. Here are a few of the reasons why Alberta is a wise […]
Recruiters Off the Clock: 4 Things Candidates Do That Drive Employers Crazy
They spend hours rounding up recruits, scoping out search assignments, consulting with their clients, and negotiating job offers. At the end of a long day, they’re ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights to share in our Recruiters Off the Clock blog series. The Question: What […]