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How to ace the “Tell me about yourself” interview question

Candidates often say their most dreaded interview question is typically the first one out of the gate, “Tell me about yourself.” But it’s not a question at all, it’s a request; and it’s usually the…

Dec 20, 2022 11:44:58 PM

November Labour Report: Making the most of Canada’s Skilled Workforce

In its latest labour force survey, Statistics Canada reports that one-third of workers aged 25 to 54 engaged in professional and personal development in the past 12 months. Training included…

Dec 7, 2022 1:15:50 PM

8 tips to optimize your resume for an ATS

In the digital age, applying for jobs is usually a few clicks away. Many job seekers use the same resume to apply for multiple roles even if the roles are slightly different. However, getting hired…

Oct 19, 2022 10:00:00 AM

September Labour Report: Retirement and childcare top concerns

After three straight months of net job losses across all industries in Canada, Statistics Canada reports there were 21,000 net new opportunities in September. While it’s always good news to learn…

Oct 12, 2022 11:31:51 PM

August Labour Report: Talent squeeze slightly loosens its grip

After months of record-breaking, historic unemployment lows, Statistics Canada reported a rise of the unemployment rate by 0.5 percentage points last month to 5.4%. Statistics Canada notes this is…

Sep 14, 2022 3:17:54 PM

3 ways your Organization can adapt to Labour Shortage 

According to Statistics Canada’s June Labour Report, we’ve reached yet another historic low for the unemployment rate – 4.9%. That means there were just over one million Canadians collecting EI last…

Aug 3, 2022 4:48:07 PM