Transitioning from academia to the corporate world marks a significant milestone in your professional journey. As you open this new chapter, equipping yourself with the right tools and strategies to …
Maximizing Career Potential: Why You Should Update Your LinkedIn Profile
The year is coming to a close, and with 2024 on the horizon, now is as good a time as ever to update your LinkedIn profile information. For those who aren’t very active on the platform, you might wonder — is being on LinkedIn worth it? Take it from us, Winnipeg’s top recruitment and staffing firm: the answer is a resounding YES!
Virtual Interview Tips
As Winnipeg’s largest recruitment firm, we see virtual interviews remaining popular among hiring managers and recruiters alike. Having transitioned many of our own interviewing practices over the last couple of …
5 Avoidable Business-Communication Mistakes
Whether it is resumes, emails, reports, or other documents, grammar is an innate part of modern business, and many people are unclear on — or unaware of — specific grammatical …
Maximizing Your Job Search
No matter how gainfully employed you are, almost everyone is a passive candidate on the job market. According to Glassdoor, 84% of employees would consider leaving their current role for …
Post-Pandemic Volunteering
As COVID-19 restrictions ease and physical gatherings return, volunteering is a great way to revitalize those aspects of life that have been lacking throughout the pandemic: meeting new people, physical …
Do You Need a Cover Letter? | Tips for Writing a Stand-Out Cover Letter
Some career experts have declared the cover letter as dead – unnecessary, and a waste of time because they take so much effort to craft and so few people read …
How to Increase Your Productivity? Take a Break!
For the majority of people, work and home are two separate places for a reason. Both require our attention and effort, but in different ways, so physical separation was essential …
How to Prepare for and Stand Out at a Virtual Career Fair
In the virtual world, it is easy to slack on preparation for an event that you’ll likely be attending from the comfort of your home. While the perks of online …
Virtual Meetings: How to maximize the look and brand you are representing
By now you’ve probably seen some odd, distracting, or downright silly things happen in people’s backgrounds while in a virtual meeting: a cluttered or messy room, kids meandering in and …
Is It Worthwhile to Apply for a Job Right Now? | Job Tips & Actions to Consider
As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, data shows approximately 246,600 Manitobans have applied for the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB). With thousands more working from home, it might feel …
Video Interviewing Etiquette: How to Prepare for Online Job Interviews
Nowadays, using video platforms has become a common practice. But, despite the wide adoption of video interviewing, (and despite what you might have seen at the other end of your …
5 Free Mobile Apps Every Job Seeker Should Be Using
Let’s face it: finding a job can be tough. The good news is that technology can give you an edge. By downloading a mobile app or two, you can keep …
Working From Home: What Your Kids Are Teaching You
From the moment that our kids come into our lives, we know that it’s our responsibility to guide and teach them. But have you ever thought about what they are …
3 Highly Transferable Skills You Need to Be Learning Now
There are several skills that will increase your marketability and competitiveness as a job candidate, and will ultimately help you get hired. Although the economy in many parts of the …
How to Keep Your Resume Safe from Age Discrimination
Age discrimination is something many job seekers have experienced. Sometimes, younger job candidates are discriminated against, but more often than not it is older candidates who are overlooked due to …
Retired? Want to Get Back Into the Workforce? Consider These 3 Job Markets
There is a growing population of retirees who are interested in reentering the workforce. These individuals may have a number reasons for this. For one, they might need a creative …
3 Recession-Proof Industries You Should Consider
Most people want more job stability — especially those who experienced the ravages of the Great Recession. “The Great Recession of 2008 was the 10th recession to strike this country …
3 Tips for Finding the Right Corporate Job After Graduation
So you’ve just graduated and you’re chomping at the bit to find your first corporate job. This is probably one of the most exciting times of your life. A little …
A Few Things Recruiters Wish Job Seekers Knew
Job searching can be intimidating. The are often many candidates vying for one position. Something job seekers can remember to keep their spirits high during a long job search is …
3 Tips for Penning the Perfect Cover Letter
To a recruiter or hiring manager, cover letters matter. Their importance can sometimes be underestimated by job seekers as they sink much time and effort into writing their resume. Your …