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Who are you competing with for work? A portrait of the modern Canadian workforce

In November, Statistics Canada released information from the 2016 census including the education, age, and even commute time for workers across the country; painting an interesting picture of Canadians in the workforce. So, how does your work life compare with that of other Canadians? Here are some of the findings summed up by the CBC: Education […]

Is it Worthwhile to Job Search During the Summer?

Summer is here. The days are long, the city is buzzing with events, and laid back chatter flows from outdoor patios. It’s getting harder to focus on the job search, even more so when employers seem to be posting less jobs and taking longer to reply to applications. It’s tempting to take a break and […]

The Power of a Thank You

Job seekers often underestimate the power of a simple well written thank you note sent after a job interview. A survey of 300 employers showed that 80 percent of employers describe the thank you messages they received after an interview as either somewhat or very helpful; yet, only 24 percent of candidates bother sending a letter.

Ace the pre-interview telephone call

There comes a moment, after having written and submitted your resume to many jobs, when the phone finally rings. The caller informs you that they are calling to have “a quick conversation” regarding your application, and to determine whether you will be invited to an in-person interview. Pre-interview telephone calls are becoming an increasingly popular way […]

Ask the Employment Specialist: Handling the interview question “What happened at your last job?”

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