Work is changing due to the rise in technological advances and the COVID pandemic. A new report lists the skills you’ll need in 5 years. Critical thinking and problem-solving top the list of skills employers will be looking for in the next five years. This is according to the third edition of the World Economic Forum’s […] More
If you’re making a career switch during these tough times, here are some high paying, in demand skilled trades to consider. If you’ve lost your job because of COVID, you might be worried about whether it’s ever coming back, particularly in certain sectors. They say we’re close to a getting a vaccine, but the future […] More
Many of us have had it happen; you work your butt off on a project only to see someone else claim all the glory. It’s not fair. Here’s what to do when someone steals credit for your work. Many of us have been in a situation in which someone else has taken credit for what […] More
Study finds you can increase your chances of rebounding after job loss if you possess this skillset. Fortunately, it’s a set you can learn. Millions of people have lost their jobs over the past seven months or so and the stress is taking its toll. Sometimes we all feel terrified and overwhelmed. But if you […] More
A job seeker failed the interview before it even started. Learn from a cautionary tale. When you’re job seeking, you should always keep in mind that the job interview starts long before the job interview actually starts. What do I mean? A recent Reddit post sums it up for better than most people could. It […] More
Now that we’re all in virtual meetings all the time, the Zoom gaffe is something to worry about. Here’s how not to destroy your career on Zoom. Virtual meetings and interviews have become the norm during the COVID-19 pandemic, with Zoom and Google Meet topping the list of popular platforms. In fact, these face-to-face online […] More
Most managers check you out online and that could cost you opportunities. Here’s how to clean up your social media to get the job. Your social media presence may be costing you job opportunities. You might want to do an audit and clean things up. This should go without saying but employers are checking out […] More
Being unemployed once made you unemployable. Thanks to COVID-19, job seeking while unemployed is not the worst thing you can do anymore. If you’re looking for a job, don’t be afraid to tap your network and let people know you’re unemployed. It’s OK to do that now. Things have changed, for the time being at least. […] More
A big complaint of hiring managers is that candidates don’t meet requirements. Use these tips to get more qualified job applicants. It’s hard to find good help these days. According to a 2019 survey, Canadian hiring managers said that nearly half of resumes they receive are from candidates who don’t meet job requirements. And 76% […] More
What to do if you bomb a job interview? First, take a breath, maybe it’s not as bad as you think. Or maybe it is. Not every job interview is going to go as planned. Sometimes you’re not going to be at your best. If you think you bombed one, what can you do? First […] More
A new study looked at millions of job ads and found that the most in-demand soft skills include effective communication and leadership. A recent study has found the most in-demand soft skills and where they are most valued. Hard skills are, of course, important. But don’t underestimate the importance of soft skills. These skills will […] More
If you want to improve your job search, stop doing these things. Here are 4 ways you’re ruining your career. We can all be our own worst enemies. We get in our own way, cause ourselves plenty of grief, and ruin our own careers. Fortunately, recognizing the behaviours that are holding us back is one […] More
