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Lights, Camera, Action! 6 Tips on How to Conquer Your Fear of Public Speaking

February 7, 2020

For some, the fear of public speaking (or Glossophobia) is something we fear more than death. Hard to imagine, but the reason lies in our distant past and our evolution as social animals. At a primal level, we’re afraid of being rejected from a social group, left to defend ourselves on our own. Back in […]

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Back to Basics – Your Resume

February 6, 2020

When was the last time you gave your resume a once-over? Are you one to update it every few months, or do you let it sit for years at a time? It’s good to brush up on your skills and add to your work experience and responsibilities, but going too far overboard and micromanaging every […]

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Free Investments for Big Career Returns

January 30, 2020

Warren Buffett said it best: “The best investment you can make is in yourself.” Talk of investment almost always sparks images of money, bank statements, and retirement savings funds, but that’s not the only way to invest, least of all in yourself. In fact, investing in yourself and your career could be among the most […]

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Tips for Being a Strong Leader With Less Stress

January 23, 2020

As the leader of a team, you’re in a particularly high-profile position and expected to model behaviours to your staff. You’re the person from which everyone on your team will take direction and whose lead they will follow. But being a leader also means you might have more stress on your shoulders than your team […]

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The Benefits of Working With a Recruiter

January 15, 2020

Looking for a new job, or getting an idea of what might be out there should the time come, can be a long and arduous process. It could pay real dividends to partner with a recruiter in your job search. Recruiters are professional job finders, working with candidates and companies alike to speed up the […]