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10 Steps to Kickstart your Career Change

It's not uncommon for a person to switch careers or occupations. If you feel dissatisfied with your current work predicament, it might be a sign that it's time for a...

10 Cover Letter Mistakes to Avoid

Most jobs these days require a cover letter in addition to your resume. Even if the job description doesn't indicate it, it never hurts to go above and beyond by...

Soft Skills 101: Active Listening

Picture this. You're in a meeting, a colleague is speaking, but you have no idea what they're saying. You feel like Charlie Brown in school, and all you hear is...

Diversity in the Workplace and Why it Matters

The general consensus is that a successful team is a diverse one. If you have a team of people working towards a similar goal, you would think it makes more...

5 Ways to Deal with Job Insecurity

Humans desire control and security. The unknown is scary, particularly when it's concerned with your job. Waking up each day unsure of the status of your job would put anyone...

Softening the Blow: Recruitment Agencies and The Great Resignation

The ‘Great Resignation.’ It sounds like something out of a history textbook, except it’s happening right now. Since April of 2021, we have seen a trend of employees quitting increase....

Resume Guide: How to Include Work Experience

For a one-page document, resumes are surprisingly made up of many different components. Today we will be looking at the Work Experience section, specifically how to format and what to...

5 Soft Skills for Workplace Success

Soft and hard skills are two peas in a pod. A good dose of each mixed together creates a well-rounded employee. When crafting resumes or prepping to answer interview questions,...

How to: Improve your Management Communication Skills

Specific job titles come with certain reputations. When given the position of manager or a supervisor, it's easy for people to be intimidated by you automatically. As a manager, you...

5 Tips to Succeed in your Job Hunt

When looking for a new job, there is a lot of pressure to find one fast. Finding your dream job while also trying to stand out from other candidates can...