I was born and raised in Calgary, and have been watching this city develop over the past decade at an astonishing pace. It is becoming exponentially more competitive and difficult…
How to cut through jargon and communicate clearly
“Your email inbox is full of irrelevant, poorly written crap. Your boss talks in jargon and clichés. The web sites you read are impenetrable and incomprehensible,” he writes in Writing…
Is your workplace a good cultural fit for you?
Do you question whether you’re a good cultural fit in your current role? Culture fit influences the degree of comfort and motivation you have for coming to work each day….
How To Transition From Military To Civilian Work
I have worked with a number of ex-military people over the years, including an ex-Navy Seal now enjoying a successful career using his highly-trained attention to detail as a…
What’s the key to a successful career change?
Before diving into a new career, you need to do some research. Here’s how to go about it – from understanding industry trends to contacting current employees. Read the Full…
How to graduate from university with an education and a job
Let’s be real: If you are one of the many Canadian students who headed off to college and university campuses this month, you are not just looking to get an…
How to stay optimistic in the face of failure
While it’s unrealistic to expect everyone to be 100 per cent happy all the time, positivity is the lifeblood of a growing business. Hard times are inevitable; what’s critical is…
How to recruit and screen the best salespeople
If you want to start recruiting sales superstars, consider radically refining your recruiting strategy, starting with the interview process. It needs to be a lot tougher – including a pressure…
Sold on sales: How to kickstart that career by closing the job deal
Skilled trades, sales representatives and engineers make the list as the most difficult jobs to fill in Canada and around the world, according to the ManpowerGroup’s most recent annual global…
Forget the Resume: Online Profiles the Tool of Young Job Seekers
In this digital age, educators and professionals affirm that the physical resume is becoming obsolete as online profiles and virtual business cards become prevalent. While the resume is still highly…