No matter what women have on their resume or how well they do in a job interview, chances are they won’t get paid the same as their male counterparts when they get the job. In Canada, a woman earns 74 cents for each $1 earned by a man. If you think that there are extenuating... Continue Reading →
It's been said that "the best things in life are free.” If you have a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card, this saying is true when it comes to ways to boost your career. TPL provides access to helpful resources for searching for a job, refining your resume, and updating your skills and knowledge. Career-related workshops... Continue Reading →
Have you ever been on an informational interview? If you haven’t heard of them before, an informational interview is a meeting with someone who’s already in an organization, field or industry that you’d like to get into, which doesn’t relate directly to a job opening. It’s an opportunity for you to learn, grow your network... Continue Reading →
I was inspired by an interview on CBC Radio’s The Current with Sheryl Sandberg, author of the bestselling book Lean In. As a seasoned strategic business person, Sandberg is well-suited to provide career advice, so I was interested to hear her professional advice. But this interview addressed a different issue. Sandberg talked about her new... Continue Reading →
Last week, Bank of Canada head honcho Stephen Poloz recommended that unemployed young Canadians should take on unpaid internships to gain experience in their professional fields. The fact that top government officials accept that unpaid work is the only way to get ahead indicates that internships have become commonplace in today's economy. Further, the competition to... Continue Reading →
I love the tips that Stacy London and Clinton Kelly from the OG style show, What Not to Wear, share in the video below. They cover the basics of dressing for a job interview, which are relevant whether you're just entering the workforce or moving up in your career. For example, they suggest starting with... Continue Reading →
I recently sat down with Alanna Fallis (Twitter: @lanifallis), a communications professional who has just recently made a move in her career. Alanna shared how taking on new challenges and building her network has allowed her to grow in her career, and gave advice for others who are considering a transition into a new role. Read... Continue Reading →
My appreciation of well-planned meetings started in a seminar course during the fourth year of my undergraduate degree. Our course mark was largely based on one major presentation that involved working with a group of five others in the class. In preparation for the final presentation, our group held several meetings. At first, these meetings ran... Continue Reading →
When you’re interested in a new position, there are many things that can be selling features for you. Not only does the work itself matter, but the office culture and its relation to how you work is important too. Workplaces that let their employees work from home (WFH) provide many advantages for staff and employers alike,... Continue Reading →
Pencil Skirts & Punctuation 