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Women entrepreneurs’ confidence on par with men
New study challenges stereotypes Gender stereotypes have long perpetuated the belief that women lack the confidence required to excel as entrepreneurs. However, a recent study led by Jennifer Jennings,...
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When job searching master the art of brevity
The key to mastering brevity in a job search is determining what your audience really needs to know about you Recruiters and hiring managers are time-stressed. Therefore, they appreciate candidates who...
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Three mistakes that lead to a lousy first impression
How body language and attitude can shape a career-boosting first impression It was a job interview, an important client meeting or even a sales call. You were dressed for success, rehearsed and ready...
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The five must-haves employers look for in job candidates
Today, the name of the game is “whoever can demonstrate their value to the company gets the job” There are five must-haves employers look for in a job candidate: Above-average oral and written...
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What are you looking for? A job or a career?
Finding the right path to your financial success When someone asks me for job search advice, my first question is: What are you looking for? A job or a career? So we are on the same page: A career is a...
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This Christmas be nice to hospitality workers
Kindness matters The Christmas season is upon us. Therefore, sadly predictable, even with hyperinflation and an uncertain economy, our Western consumerism has begun its annual shift into high gear,...
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Canadian job market expected to remain resilient in 2024
Job market survey reveals plans for new permanent positions, skills shortage challenges, and strategies to attract and retain top talent The Canadian job market is expected to maintain its resilience...
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Networking tips for the holiday office party
Tips to making connections and advancing your career The holiday office party is a wonderful time to mingle with colleagues in a less pressured setting. Which makes it a great time for networking....
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What hiring managers look for in a resume
A great resume frames the candidate’s career story and how their accomplishments were an asset to their employer’s business I have pointed out before, but I will again: every hiring manager, as each is...
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The key post-COVID work trends for CIOs
How CIOs can succeed in the post-COVID world of work CIOs can lead their organization as it changes to succeed in the revised post-COVID world of work. The most significant shift has been the...
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How Santa knows if you were naughty or nice
Santa Claus is a first-class lie detector Have you ever wondered how Santa Claus determines whether to leave you a present or a lump of coal on Christmas? How he knows if you’ve been naughty or nice? I...
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My 2024 job market predictions
The rise of AI, the irrelevance of resumes, ‘The Great Stay’ phenomenon, and the evolving dynamics in employee-employer relationships A fortune teller, a Magic 8 Ball, or flipping a coin would be just...
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It’s back! New concerns raised over religious discrimination in summer jobs...
Christian groups express concerns over religious discrimination in Canada Summer Jobs program applications Eligibility criteria for employers seeking government grants under the Canada Summer Jobs...
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Is 58 too late for a career change?
The hard truths, valuable connections, and strategies that are leading to my growth and success in my career in real estate I know some people thought I must be crazy, taking on a new career at the age...
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Job seeker’s guide to circumventing an employer’s ATS
Consider bypassing an employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS) rather than trying to beat it Every job seeker I meet frets over how to beat an employer’s applicant tracking system (ATS), the software...
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Do you look like a liar even when you’re telling the truth?
If you don’t look like you’re telling the truth, it won’t matter that you actually are! I once spoke to MBA students at the Stanford Graduate School of Business as part of a wonderful program called...
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Seven things you should know about job burnout
Burnout is the result of chronic workplace stress We hear a lot about work-related burnout these days, especially as many workers continue to deal with fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. Maybe it’s...
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Give your job search a boost with a powerful LinkedIn profile
A powerful LinkedIn profile will help you stand out to recruiters and hiring managers Far fewer people will view your resume than will view your profile. Therefore, the importance of your LinkedIn...
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Why do women bully women?
Girls can be more vicious than boys in many ways, especially when they are in middle school and high school I was once asked if it was true that 68 percent of bullying is same-gender harassment. What a...
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Understandably, employers are skittish when hiring
Here’s how to present yourself as a low-risk candidate in a hyper-cautious job hiring landscape Fifteen years ago (I’m ballparking), employers hired after two or three interviews. Today, it’s common to...
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