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May 6th, 2020

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

If you’ve ever spent time in a workplace where you have felt unsure, dismissed, or were passed up for a promotion, you may need some insider information. There are some things your manager will never tell you, though it may be in the best interest of the company and your career to know them. We’ve […]

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May 5th, 2020

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

Looking for a job can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Often, part of the stress is not knowing whether you’re moving on to the next hiring phase – or if a recruiter even likes you. To help ease that stress we’ve put together some signs that you may be exactly […]

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April 30th, 2020

How to Live Without A Job

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From permanently couch-surfing, to pulling a Michael Wigge and traveling the world for free, there are some crazy ways to live jobless. Tiring of the 9-to-5 experience is relatable. Perhaps you want to spend more time traveling the world, exploring a freer lifestyle, and richer social connections. Perhaps you want to bow out of the […]

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April 28th, 2020

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Let’s face it, writing a resume can be tricky, it’s a piece of paper solely for you to sell yourself to potential employers. That’s why you need to be as confident as you can when writing it up. But not everyone has the ability do this with ease. Many of us tend to undervalue ourselves […]

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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

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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

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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

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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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