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Don’t Just Break The Glass Ceiling – Smash It!: 5 Tips for Women

March 6, 2020

Despite breakthroughs in gender and pay equality, many women still face barriers when trying to advance their careers in business, government or academics. A study by Statistics Canada looked at more than 10,000 public, private and government corporations and found that in 2016 and 2017, most of their Boards of Directors were composed entirely of […]

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Filling The Gap: Canada’s War For Talent

March 6, 2020

According to a recent study, one of the 10 biggest risk concerns for board members and C-Suite leaders around the globe is talent acquisition. In many cases, changes in digital technology are driving the war for talent. The transformation of workplaces due to AI advancements is forcing organizations to hire talent with specific skills, or […]

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A Sign Of The Times – How To Cope If You’re Laid Off

March 6, 2020

So you’ve lost your job and are a bit dazed and confused. Welcome to the new world of work where nothing is guaranteed! Losing a job can be a devastating experience for anyone and you may feel as if you’ve just experienced a huge setback. Perhaps you just planned an exciting vacation or firmed up […]

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Interviewing 101, Back to Basics

March 5, 2020

Congratulations! You got the call you’d been hoping for: The company you’ve had your eye on, with the dream job you’re very excited about, wants to bring you in for an interview. That’s halfway to having a new job. Prepare for the interview Do your research. Know some of the basics of the company’s history, […]

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Landing a job in Finance With no Experience

February 28, 2020

Whether you’re just out of university, still working toward your degree, or looking to change careers, not having a wealth of experience in the financial industry doesn’t mean you’re automatically out of the running for a good job.    It’s possible to take the skills, training, and experience you already have and use them to make yourself […]