A recent report by CompTIA Cyberprovinces™ shows the Canadian tech sector continues to post strong job growth, demonstrated by the nearly 135,000 job postings in 2019. Net-tech employment increased by nearly 60,000 positions in 2019, a growth rate of 3.6% over the previous year, and now totals an estimated 1.72 million workers. Since 2011, net tech employment in […]
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To briefly answer the question, YES! You may be tired of working from 9 to 5 in a dead-end job or looking for much more financial stability, or you feel it’s about time to do something you’re passionate about and love to do every day. The pandemic has a lot of impact on our lives, […]
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A career in IT is always in high demand. This latest article in the Globe and Mail reveals the frustration of companies in finding qualified IT workers. With the wider labor market still in recovery mode, the tech sector stands out. It’s not only managed to get through the pandemic with minimal damage, but many companies are firmly […]
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If you’re currently unemployed, the Ontario Government is making it easier and faster for laid-off workers, underemployed individuals, and anyone who has been on Employment Insurance (EI) after 2005 to access the Second Career program. What is Second Career funding? This program enables you to upgrade your skills that are required for jobs in demand now, and […]
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One question experts recommend you wait to ask until you’re further along in the job interview process is, “What does this job pay?” Though high-paying jobs are at the top of many people’s lists when finding a job, searching for a new position or career, jobs that pay well are not important to all job […]
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Problem solving, resilience and communication are the widest skill gaps facing employers, according to the 2019 QS Global Skills Gap report. The findings are a repeat of the top three skills gaps from last year’s report. Other soft skills that reported significant skills gaps include creativity, flexibility/adaptability, and leadership skills. Released earlier this month, the report aims to […]
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When you have successfully mastered the dual arts of how to make a resume and how make a cover letter, and you begin receiving requests for interviews, it’s time to understand how to succeed in the job interview so that you are ever closer to your goal of obtaining one or more job offers. This article by Randall […]
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In Canada, there are overwhelming choices of earning a degree or career training. There are traditional universities, public colleges and career-focused private career colleges. Unfortunately, private colleges do not get much attention, although their contribution to Canada’s economy is quite vast. Every year, almost 100,000 students enroll in private career colleges in Ontario only. Every […]
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