Tag: Career

A new report has determined the skills and personal attributes employers say they look for the most when evaluating potential recruits, job portal Talent.ca wrote.  The American Association of Colleges and Universities team surveyed roughly 500 executives and hiring managers responsible for hiring and promotion decisions at a large number of company types and sizes […]

The success of your career is not only determined by your technical competencies and knowledge, but also your soft skills.  Hiring managers are increasingly looking for employees who can collaborate on teams and interact meaningfully with customers. So if you are up against another job candidate who has the same level of technical abilities as […]

While our jobs may not be as publicly visible as those of heads of state or any political candidates to lay out a plan of what they will achieve if elected in their first 100 days in office, many commonalities are shared between us: new people, new environments and new processes. And how you adapt […]

Creativity and innovation are the basis of many of today’s companies. Many more job roles also require creativity. Some believe it is innate, while others must work harder to tap into their creative sides. We compiled the top seven tips that can help boost your creativity and perhaps encourage your team to do so.   Use […]

Canadian businesses expect the national average salary to rise 4.2% next year. The new survey from Eckler found Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia can expect the most significant salary increases. In comparison, those in the technology sector expect a 5.4% increase. This comes as companies work to balance a tight labour market driving up salaries to attract […]

COVID-19 has erased job certainty and leaving us stressed, anxious and fearful about what the future holds.  Those temporarily laid off worry about getting called back. Those working worry about getting laid off. According to a report by Statics Canada, more than a third of Canadian workers fear losing their job because of COVID-19. According […]

According to the National Association of Colleges and Employers Job Outlook survey, a handful of specific skills employers look for in new grads. Let’s get you prepared for these skills before joining the workforce. 1. Problem-Solving Skills A whopping 85.5% of employers want to see new college graduates tout excellent problem-solving skills. Many hiring managers use […]