Category: Job Seekers
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The last few months of Statistics Canada’s monthly labour report have highlighted a consistent employment landscape, but it has also unveiled much room for improvement when it comes to ensuring equity across the country. In September, the labour market added 64,000 jobs, building upon the prior month’s…
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Congratulations, you excelled in the final interview stage, and now, your potential employer is interested in contacting your references. Have you prepared a list of people who could give you a good reference? Will they vouch for your qualifications, skills, work ethic,…
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In the competitive landscape of IT consulting, professionals often invest significant time showcasing their credentials and technical skills. However, it’s too common for candidates, particularly in the technology sector, to overlook the importance of softer interview questions. Questions like ‘What…
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Whether starting a new job or being offered a promotion, negotiating your salary can be crucial in advancing your career and ensuring you are compensated fairly for your work. If you are feeling uncomfortable negotiating, you are not alone. It’s…
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It may be time to say “goodbye” to the talent drought, as Canada added 100,000 more workers to the overall labour force last month according to Statistics Canada’s August labour report. Meanwhile only 40,000 jobs were added to the Canadian economy…
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For job seekers, employees, and employers, this is a time of uncertainty. There is lots of news and speculation about what employment will look like in the next ten years. One global leader, the World Economic Forum (WEF) has compiled…
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Seeking employment in a new country like Canada can be both exciting and challenging. Navigating a new job market and work culture necessitates preparation and persistent effort. Enhancing your chances of finding employment involves expanding your network, refining your resume,…
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It’s already September and for many of us, now is the time we refocus on our careers and assess if we are meeting our personal and professional values and objectives. As we edge closer to 2025, the workplace is undergoing…
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Understanding the ever-changing dynamics of Canada’s labour force is critical for our organization, which is why every month we share findings from Statistics Canada’s monthly Labour Report. While last year we saw record-breaking lows for unemployment and record-breaking highs for inflation,…
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The current focus on artificial intelligence (AI) revolves around the potential job replacements it may bring. However, new generative AI tools are now emerging to assist job seekers in their search and help individuals navigate the process of different stages…