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6 Tips to Beat Interview Nerves

Ready to put an end to interview nerves? Searching for a job can already be a stressful and time-consuming process. You have to research companies, customize your resume, write cover letters and fill out applications. But then you get that...

Quiet Quitting? The New Resignation

A new trend is on the rise, that is affecting many IT professionals. It's called quiet quitting. Employees were worn out in 2020 at the beginning of Covid-19. Workloads were heavily increasing, and employees realized their jobs were not aligning...

When you Should and Shouldn’t Negotiate Salary

What you should know about salary negotiation Negotiating salary. It can be pretty scary if you've never done it before. If you don't assert yourself, you'll deprive your bank account of that extra coin. But if you get too...

Why You should Start Your Career with Live Assets

Live Assets IT Staffing Solutions: The Perfect Place to Start your Career Working with a recruitment agency can be a great starting point if you’re looking to break out into the world of IT. But as a job seeker,...

How to Write a Captivating Networking Email

How to write a networking email When beginning or switching into a career, it can be helpful to network with other professionals in the industry. Networking can help you advance your career and create meaningful and fulfilling relationships. With...

Minimum Wage Increase October 2022, Ontario

Ontario’s third minimum wage increase in a single year As of October 1, 2022, the Ontario government raised the minimum wage to $15.50, making it the third increase in a year. This past January, the minimum wage was increased...

How to Write a Professional Email Signature

No matter what industry or role you work in, you will be using email to communicate with clients, colleagues or bosses at some point. Creating an email signature is crucial to professionally identifying yourself, your role and your company...

10 Highest Paying IT Jobs in Canada (2022)

10 High paying IT Positions in Canada 2022 The IT industry is constantly expanding, putting technology professionals in high demand. When equipped with the right experience and skills, the sky is the limit when finding opportunities as an IT...

How to Quantify Your Resume

How to quantify your resume accomplishments Even with automated tracking systems (ATS), recruiters are still tasked with looking through dozens, if not hundreds, of resumes. Whether the hiring manager is doing a thorough read or a quick skim, you...