A lesson in never burning bridges

Often times I’ve found that when job contracts come to an and are not going to be renewed, or when people are moving on in their careers to another company or perhaps they have been laid off, they find themselves acting in such a way that burns bridges. Some become disruptive in the workplace or [...]

Handling survival work while trying to move forward in your career

So, you’re stuck in a job for which you are probably overqualified and underpaid. This “survival work” is often what we have to take to stay afloat financially, especially during recessions and economic downturns — to deal with the pressures of rent or mortgage to pay, children to take care of and general daily expenses. [...]

Volunteering in the City

Perhaps you have given some thought to the idea of volunteering as a way “in” to your favourite business, but have you considered it a way to expand your network, meet other like-minded people and boost your resume? As many of you may know, summer is often a slow period for hiring, but Toronto is [...]

Social Media and the Workforce

In an increasingly digital world, many of us have decided to join the social media bandwagon and have created profiles on networking sites such as Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. There is no doubt that there is an importance of social media to increase your online visibility, but it is just as important to remember to [...]