It’s not surprising that many people describe looking for a job after a long work absence as ‘job-hunting’ because it’s just that, a breathless pursuit that often tires a person out. If this statement rings true to you then you understand that the struggle is...
Finding work in an ‘academic’ world…to what degree do you need a degree? Recently I met a client who said to me, “I’m 31 years old and I’m now realizing that I may need to start pursuing a Master’s degree – not to distinguish myself as...
What Just Happened? It has happened, the unthinkable … you at the age of what was assumed to be your approaching golden years are now golden tears. You won’t be spending time with your grandchildren and or booking tropical vacations, no, now your time is spent...
Lately, I’ve thought about the challenges faced by newcomers and immigrants to Canada. Part of this is because I participated in a panel discussion at an expo geared towards immigrant women who are interested in creating small businesses. Becoming an Employee...
I often talk about the importance of networking both for entrepreneurs and for employees. For entrepreneurs, effective networking can lead to new business and sustainability. For employees, it’s important for remaining in the loop for employment and promotion...
