Hiring and job search blog

• Career Growth

The Power of Visualization

As a teenager without the resources I needed to buy equipment, the only thing I owned back then was my dream. My dream and these words from my coach, which gave me faith: “The me I see is the me […]

• Career Growth

From Olympic athlete to entrepreneur: A mapped out route for Bruny Surin!

Together we are stronger. Whether it’s by sharing his knowledge or his commitment, Bruny Surin is an outstanding role model of cooperation. The athlete has been involved in the community for several years now – be it with youth, athletes […]

From Mad Men to Micro-Targeting: Advertising in the 21st Century

The world of advertising has changed drastically in recent years. Gone are the Mad Men days of the 1960s, when advertising companies only had to measure how many copies of each ad were printed, and how many people were likely […]

• Finding a Job

Accessing the Hidden Job Market: How to Find an SME Job

If you’re tired of the long, tedious, competitive process of applying to large companies, why not try tapping the “hidden job market” of SMEs? While the opportunities are sometimes under the radar, the rewards can be great. Many students are […]

• News & Trends

Small and Medium-sized Enterprises: The Backbone of Canada’s Economy

What do Canadians value more than the country’s public schools, legal systems, banks and even health care systems? The answer may surprise you: small businesses win favour over all of these institutions because of their contributions to the nation’s economy. […]

• News & Trends

A New Level: How Independent Developers Break Into the Video Game Industry

“Do what you love, and the money will come”: it’s a positive affirmation for creative people everywhere, and Shaw-han Liem is proof that it’s true. Of course, in his case it didn’t hurt that the result of his work was […]

• Career Growth

My Career, My Self

During my university years, I often envied friends in career-oriented programs such as law or physiotherapy—they had a goal in sight, a clear direction to move in. Their proverbial finish line was both graduation and the start of a career, […]

• Career Growth

Studying in the Sun

Imagine a world where your classroom overlooks the ocean and your walk to campus is on sand, not concrete. Imagine working toward your degree while you work on your tan. The Caribbean provides numerous opportunities for Canadian students looking for […]

• News & Trends

In the Health and Fitness Industry, Your Work Is Working Out

Lindsay Goetz has always been active. Whether participating in dance, soccer, field hockey, volleyball, swimming or CrossFit, she is always on the move, and applies this enthusiasm to her career in the health and fitness industry. She completed the recreation […]

• Career Growth

Start Your Career in Oil and Gas: SME Jobs Available for All Education Backgrounds

If small and medium-sized oil and gas companies aren’t already on your job watch list, they should be. In such a broad industry, the career possibilities arevirtually endless. Jobs vary in their scope, locationand required education—there’s something for everyone! Whether […]

Chambers of Commerce: A Wealth of Opportunity

Wondering how to raise your profile within the business community, and access SME employers in your area? Look no further than your local chamber of commerce. With plenty of networking events and student programs available, young people can take advantage […]

• Career Growth

The Evolution of Business: SMEs Succeed by Adapting to Changing Markets

The dreaded “R” word: it was on everyone’s lips not so long ago, and now it’s scarcely uttered. The recession of 2008 hit hard all over the world, and forced companies of all sizes to change the way they operate. […]

• News & Trends

Good Chemistry: SMEs Offer Science Grads a Strong Mix of Job Benefits

Variety is the spice of life, and science students looking for an interesting career path may find more excitement in small businesses. In many fields, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) offer more opportunities than larger companies for graduates entering the […]

• Finding a Job

Defining the Northern Adventurer

So what does it take to brave the North? Is it a certain personality type? Maybe a particular astrological sign? One thing is certain: not everyone is up for the challenge of transporting their lives to another city, never mind […]

• Finding a Job

A New Approach To Networking

Networking, in the employment sense of the word, can be a tiresome task. It’s most often an obligation, not something you really want to do. The word evokes images of meaningless small talk, stiffly formal handshakes and business card exchanges. […]