2024 was a very exciting year for Agilus. We continued to connect candidates with meaningful opportunities and clients with qualified, ready to work candidates. Some of our key themes for clients this past year were diversity & Inclusion, building EVP and tips on finding right candidates for their teams. For job seekers, we focused on career tips, upskilling,  job search (including how to leverage AI), and professional development. 

As we begin our journey in the year 2025, here is the list of blogs that our work community enjoyed reading  in 2024. We also included a couple of our favourite blogs.  

1. 5 In-demand skills for a successful cyber security career in Canada
There is a growing demand of cybersecurity professionals across various industries. This field offers excellent job security, competitive pay, and diverse career opportunities. Whether you're considering a career change or looking to upskill within the tech industry, cybersecurity is a promising choice. Read what are the top skills you must master to get ahead in your cybersecurity career. 

2. The Future of Work: 5 Trends Shaping 2025 and Beyond
Want to know the key to hiring and retaining top talent in 2025? This blog explores work trends that will dominate the year 2025. An excellent client resource for planning your recruitment and hiring strategy, this blog highlights trends shaping the workforce landscape in 2025 and beyond that were identified by Future Skills Centre and The Conference Board of Canada. A must read if you are planning to build a team, hire new people or generally want to stay abreast of the latest recruiting trends!

3. 3 ways social media can help further your career
If you thought social media wasn't important for your career, think again! It may not come across as a powerful career tool especially if you are not in a marketing, media or journalism dominated career field. However, social media can play a huge success in furthering your career, networking and/or opening doors to brand-new opportunities. Read our blog to see 3 simple ways to harness the power of social media for your career regardless if you are looking for a new role or not.

4. National Engineering Month 2024 – Women in Engineering
One of the key pain points in many male-dominated industries within STEM is the gender gap within their teams. In Canadian that is further compounded by our engineering labour shortage. At Agilus, we believe that increasing the representation of women in STEM is crucial for fostering innovation, diversity, and inclusion. Women bring unique perspectives that drive creative problem-solving and improve outcomes in science, technology, engineering, and math fields. Our team works with Canadian business leaders to build a stronger, more equitable workforce.

5. 5 ways volunteering can help you find a job
Volunteering can help people in need, and support worthwhile causes, leading toa better Canada for all. For volunteers, working with the right cause can help them feel a sense of achievement, happiness and connect with a community who have the same goal. But did you know that it can also help your career? Whether you are working, in the middle of a job search or are a new Canadian, one of the best ways to get new skills and valuable experience is volunteering. Read our blog to know how! 

6. Seven tips to stay motivated in a hybrid work environment
Many of us are still navigating the hybrid work model. Most employees and job seekers prefer hybrid roles because they provide the flexibility people need: the opportunity to meet and collaborate in a shared space, balanced with the convenience of working remotely. Three years after the pandemic, we’re still seeing employees struggle to feel connected to their teams and their work. Here are seven tips for staying motivated in a hybrid work environment. 

7. Upskilling to stay relevant in the current Canadian job market.
Upskilling is a proven way to get ahead in your career. Learning a new skill, updating current knowledge and bringing a new perspective to your job functions can help you strengthen you work profile, remain competitive & thrive in this current dynamic job market. Find compelling answers  to what are some more benefits of upskilling, the sources of upskilling and how to decide what course must you choose, in our blog. 

8. Interviewing? 5 Questions you should ask about a company's work culture
One of the key factors in determining whether you’ll enjoy a new job is the company’s culture. However, assessing work culture from the outside can be challenging. Interviews are an excellent opportunity for job seekers to ask questions about company culture and gain insight into an organization’s environment before joining.

Want to read more? 

Here are some blogs that our team enjoyed writing:

a. Work references: Are they highlighting your true potential?

When it comes to providing work references, many people list their family members, friends or acquaintances. Having a thoroughly thought-out list of references who are able to vouch for your professional skills and capabilities can go a long way when it comes to those final stages of interview. There are more than one way to make sure you have build ideal references for the type of roles you are applying for. Read our blog on more tips on how to build a network of references that will highlight your true potential. 

b. Navigating Office Life for First-Time Employees
For any jobseeker, their first ever job can be a memorable experience. Stepping out of the education mindset into a professional mindset can feel a very different. Depending on your career path,  it may be the first time you are figuring out working with diverse teams, working in a different work culture, learning to take responsibilities that translate to business goals. Agilus is pleased to help several first time jobseekers and new Canadians find their first meaningful opportunities. Our intel on what to expect in your new job, how to navigate office norms and general tips on professional life will help you smoothen the curve at your first professional role.   

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