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April 21st, 2020

Does Working From Home Make Us More Productive?

Does working from home make us more or less productive

We are currently living through a pandemic that will probably end up in the history books. As the COVID-19 season drags on and many of us transition to working from home, questions abound. Many companies have had to ask employees to work from home to allow for self-isolation. Though learning to cope with new operations […]

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April 12th, 2020

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

A few sweaty handshakes, no glass of water and a chair that squeaks with every movement. We’ve all had that dreadful interview. Many things can go wrong between receiving an invitation and the end of your job interview. We have compiled a list of 7 mistakes that could tank your interview, from preparation to communication […]

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April 25th, 2019

12 Ways To Appear More Professional & Confident At Work

Man wearing suit

Is it important to appear professional and confident when you already know the tricks of the trade? Yes, it’s eminent if you want to move ahead in your career. Being confident isn’t inherent. It is not something we are born with. But we can achieve it through diligence and everyday practice. If you want to […]

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April 8th, 2019

6 Resume Writing Tips for a Job Change in Education

Professor writing on chalkboard

So, you are already working in the field of education. Maybe you are a teacher, a teacher’s aide, a counselor, a librarian, or even a principal. For whatever reasons, though, you now want to make a job change within the same profession-probably to take a step up in your career path. There is another factor […]

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February 27th, 2019

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

Remote work can be a dream scenario for some. In fact, it is often expressed that those who desire to work solo, in quiet environments, and on their own schedule are the most successful remote employees. Recently, we’ve discussed tips to stay productive at work. However, working remotely serves up its own unique set of […]

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February 19th, 2019

10 Tips to Stay Productive at Work

Person at work with reports

It can be hard for Canadians to stay productive while working long hours and tackling many different projects at once. In fact, Canada only ranks 18th in the world’s most productive countries. In order to become a more efficient, effective workforce, Canadians need to work smarter, not necessarily harder. In this post, we highlight ten […]

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January 22nd, 2019

How to Explain Employment Gaps in a Job Interview

Woman being interviewed

Getting called in for a job interview is always good news. It means you look good enough on paper to warrant moving onto the next step in the hiring process. On the other hand, interviews are nerve-wracking for many people. The butterflies can triple when you know that you’re going to face some uncomfortable questions. […]

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January 2nd, 2019

10 Great Tips to Keep You Happy at Work

Employee working at laptop

Work occupies a major portion of time in our life. Our perspective and feelings towards work matter significantly. It’s very important to be happy and satisfied or at least try to be so in our lives in everything we do. That is the only way to live our life to the full potential without compromising. […]

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November 5th, 2018

7 Things Every First-time Job Seeker Should Know

7 Things Every First-time Job Seeker Should Know

Being a fresh grad is no easy task. You might just have graduated college and learned all that is to learn, only to know that you’re back to being an infant in the “real world.” That’s the sad truth that every new graduate should accept. However, that doesn’t mean that it’s the end of the […]

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October 29th, 2018

Top Job Search Tips for the Unemployed

Top Job Search Tips for the Unemployed

Having a job and working hard to keep it is barely the hardest part of employment. Ask any employee and you’ll see that the toughest part of any job is getting it, especially after you’ve been unemployed for a long time. You’ll have to go through a rollercoaster of mixed emotions while struggling with difficult […]

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