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5 Benefits of Working for a Small Business

Whether starting their career or looking for their next role, we often see our candidates excited when they hear of the different companies they could potentially be working for. That said, it's important not to rule out any companies based on size to increase your overall chances of obtaining employment.…
Alita Fabiano
October 20, 2022
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6 Tips for Fielding Multiple Job Offers

After spending weeks or months searching for a new role, it’s exciting when you finally receive a job offer that meets your expectations. But what happens when you receive more than one enticing offer at the same time? While this gives you leverage to negotiate your offer more confidently, it…
Lee-Anne McDougall
July 12, 2022
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Best Practices for Negotiating Salaries

Whether you’re looking for a salary increase in your current role or are in the process of joining a new company, knowing how to properly negotiate your salary is crucial for any professional. Job seekers or employees often accept a salary they are unhappy with out of fear of jeopardizing…
Sakura Gomi
May 9, 2022
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6 Ways to Prepare for Behavioural Interview Questions

The key to success for any interview is to prepare. While traditional interview questions that ask you to describe previous roles and qualifications are quite straightforward, behavioural questions can be more complicated to prepare for due to their subjective and unpredictable nature. However, behavioural questions do provide an opportunity to…
Mia Laursen
April 20, 2022
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5 Reasons You Should Consider Contract Employment

During your job search on Glassdoor or LinkedIn, you are probably scrolling past terms like temp, casual, and contract. That said, these can be extremely worthwhile positions you’re overlooking, especially if you’ve been displaced during the pandemic or are looking to jump start your career post-graduation. With nearly 70% of…
Glenn McCarthy
March 21, 2022
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Why Pursue a Career in Construction

Your choice of career path is a significant decision that can affect all aspects of life. It’s essential to choose one that reflects your passions, provides stability, and financially supports your lifestyle. If you’re searching for a meaningful career, the construction industry can offer a great sense of fulfilment. Whether…
Jordan Craig
August 23, 2021
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9 Resume Tips to Help you Land a Job

As the most important document you will submit during a job application, your resume plays a critical role in gaining the attention of a potential employer and successfully moving you through to the next phase of the hiring process.  With today’s recruiters spending an average of only 7.4 seconds skimming…
Saloumeh Bakhshi
May 25, 2021