by Ezra Thornton Changing careers is a significant decision that requires careful planning and a proactive mindset. It’s an opportunity to redefine your professional identity and pursue paths that align more closely with your passions and skills. To make this transition successful, it’s crucial to approach it with a clear strategy and an open mind. Here are some strategies to…
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…
We have done a major update of our Career Transition website content, based on feedbvack from clients and prospects, and we have updated our Career Transition Services brochure
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…
A lot of people are currently out of work (or at very least under-employed) as a result of COVID-19. We all have a lot of time on our hands and looking for projects and tasks to keep busy during imposed self-isolation or medical quarantine. Maybe one project should be YOUR CAREER? The search for a new position has always been…
As the nation’s risk advisor, CISA brings our partners in industry and the full power of the federal government together to improve American cyber and infrastructure security. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has been monitoring the evolving Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19 situation closely, taking part in interagency and industry coordination calls, and working with critical infrastructure partners to prepare for possible…
Authors: Kaley Dodds Danielle Emmett Stéphane Erickson John Mastoras Chanelle Wong of Norton Rose Fulbright Canada LLP As we all weather the COVID-19 (coronavirus) storm, we aim to keep employers up to date as circumstances seem to change by the hour. Business uncertainties are growing. Self-isolation is increasing. Social distancing is encouraged. Increasingly, staffing needs are changing. We recently…
Though work-from-home professionals like myself only make up an estimated 3.4% of the workforce, that figure is about to change dramatically. As the world reacts to the spread of coronavirus, many companies are shifting to remote work. More and more people are working from home to try to limit the spread of coronavirus. If you’re a remote work newbie, make sure you’re…