Calgary professionals who feel stuck in roles that no longer fit are starting to see a new kind of opportunity: green careers showing up in more workplaces than ever. The challenge is real, career stagnation and job insecurity can make a change feel risky, especially when guidance is unclear and burnout is already close. At the same time, industry demand…
Image: Freepik Every career built on passion begins with a simple insight: what energizes you can also create real value for others. But passion alone won’t carry you into a sustainable path—you need a roadmap. With thoughtful testing, skill-building, and strategic planning, that spark can become a profession or business. The journey is rarely instant, but it is absolutely achievable…
by Ezra Thornton In moments of career uncertainty, the quest for alternative income streams becomes not only empowering but also a strategic step toward financial security. This exploration is more than a mere reaction to adversity; it represents an opportunity to harness and amplify your inherent talents and honed skills. Whether you’re traversing the aftermath of a layoff or adapting…
By Mark Ruthenberg, Advantage Tech Inc. and TransCanada FoundLocally Inc. Many folks misunderstand LinkedIn and assume its only for job hunting (and may have even used it for just that!) but it’s developed into much more… It’s now a great tool for building teams, assessing teams, and doing “due diligence” on business deals. If your LinkedIn profile has not been updated (or you…
At this moment, your job prospects may seem bleak, but you can still take purposeful steps toward your next role. A few weeks ago, everything may have felt stable in your career. Now, with the coronavirus outbreak continuing to have a tremendous human and economic impact, you’ve suddenly been given the unfortunate news: You’re getting laid off. Suddenly, you’re left…
We found this National Post story: Many middle-skill positions and high-paying jobs start with a solid foundational understanding of Microsoft Excel, including these top Excel skills: Advanced Formulas and Functions Pivot Tables Graphs and Charts Basic Macros Conditional Formatting These five skills, in particular, are among some of the most in-demand ones employers look for in relation to Excel. By…
LinkedIn blocked 21.6M fake accounts in first half of year, as scrutiny of social media giants grows LinkedIn blocked or removed 21.6 million fake accounts on its platform from January to June of this year, a sign that the Microsoft-owned social network is actively fighting some of the same issues that have plagued Facebook, Twitter and others. In a blog…
This is all part of our standard Career Transition Counselling process, but its nice to hear it in outside media! Gary Burnison, the CEO of Korn Ferry, a leading headhunting and talent selection/hiring firm, shared in June on CNBC’s Make Itwhat he loved about the best resume he ever saw. It wasn’t the astonishing credentials within it, he said, but…
In 1960 women made (on average) 60 cents for every dollar a man made, and 40 years later it was up to 70 cents, and very recently it’s up to about 80 cents. The last bit is very tough to completely solve. The World Economic Forum suggested it would take ONE HUNDRED YEARS… Salesforce.com has managed to eliminate gender pay…
