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Ottawa's Job Market in 2021Job MarketJob SearchOttawa

Ottawa’s Job Market in 2021

By the end of 2019, the consensus among industry experts predicted Ottawa’s job market would flourish in 2020. However, we now know this prediction couldn’t have been more inaccurate due to the unforeseeable COVID-19 pandemic. March 15th, 2020, was certainly an unforgettable day; the entire city of Ottawa was directed…
LRO Staffing
January 20, 2021
ProductivityWork Tips

How Companies Can Help Working Parents During COVID-19

It's been a challenging year for everyone. With the global pandemic, many companies have been struggling to reorient themselves and make the adjustments necessary to keep their businesses moving forward. And while There have been plenty of incredible stories of devoted teams coming together to pull off excellent results despite…
Morgan Young
December 21, 2020
The Future of the ResumeJob SearchResume Tips

The Future of the Resume

Submitting a summary of your experience to prove your qualifications to potential employers in the form of a resume has been with us for a long time. Historians believe the first instance was Leonardo da Vinci's 1485 letter to Ludovico il Moro, Duke of Milan, listing his abilities and seeking…
Sakura Gomi
November 25, 2020
HiringRecruiting

8 Tips for Remote Hiring During COVID-19

Working remotely has traditionally been a method of employment that co-exists with in-office practices.  However, with the new reality of COVID-19, it has become the only option for many of us. As we continue to navigate these times of uncertainty, our general hiring practices are forced to be re-imagined in…
Shannon Maloney
May 1, 2020
Interview TipsJob Search

7 Tips to Ace Your Next Virtual Interview

We've recently seen a massive transformation to our work landscape, most companies are now required to get creative with their recruitment processes and are relying on video conferencing to facilitate meetings and interviews.  Whether you’re a video-interviewing veteran or a virtual novice, we have compiled a list of 7 tips…
Julia Roberts
April 1, 2020