Every Remembrance Day, we honour the courageous men and women serving in the Canadian Armed Forces, helping to preserve our longstanding values and beliefs. We’d like to honour and express gratitude to our own Career Edge team members who have served, or are currently serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. Here are their stories: Read More
Canada’s youth unemployment rate dropped to 10.3 per cent in September, but the decrease doesn’t equal what it suggests.
More youth aren’t getting jobs. They’re leaving the workforce and going (or returning) to school, with 56 per cent of Canadian youth enrolled full-time.
Does more education increase their employability upon graduation, or delay the inevitability of another painful job search? Read More
Approximately one third of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (2018) are Career Edge employers! In its 19th year, the national competition determines which employers are leaders in their industries and offer an exceptional work environment for their staff. Read More
“I was able to bring a unique set of skills and experiences to my civilian employer,” said Roy Liang.
Two years ago, as the Canadian Armed Forces Reservists’ paid internship program’s inaugural hire, Roy completed a six-month, paid internship on Apotex’s talent acquisition team. He successfully integrated into the civilian workforce and launched his career.
As did Andres Lapena at RBC. And Ian Kroetsch at Tjene. And many other Canadian Armed Forces Reservists serving our country. Read More
Every year, Google publishes real-time data of the most popular Halloween costumes, based on search results. These are the trendiest ensembles in the ‘job’ category for 2017. Read More
“I’ve never even visited the country.”
Shaunelle Valley is quickly learning how to integrate into Canadian life. Her process began before her landing. With roots in Trinidad and Tobago, as well as the U.K., the self-described “true newcomer” didn’t make plans to look for a job – she already had one. Read More
Yes, there are people out there who will try to get you a job. And yes – that’s their job, to connect other people to jobs. They’re called recruiters and they recruit for positions on behalf of their company or client.
And no, you don’t have to pay them, but recruiters aren’t doing you any favours. Their job is to find the best candidates to fill open positions for the company.
Recruiters will contact you through email, LinkedIn, or wherever you provide access. But if you want recruiters to come to you, you need to provide access and many reasons why they recommend you.
If a recruiter hasn’t contacted you, consider these: Read More
It’s ruthless, requires personality, demands perfection – and shorter than the elevator pitch.
Hiring personnel will spend on average, seven seconds, reading your cover letter. So, why write one? Read More
Visually impaired since birth, a human rights lawyer and former Paralympian is convinced history is on the way. With three Olympic medals on her mantle, Honourable Carla Qualtrough welcomed another challenge in her life – challenging her country’s employers to make history.
“This law, when created, will be very proactive and basically tell employers, and service providers, and programmers, and the government itself, these are the expectations we have on you and we’re going to hold you to account.”
Coffee is a stimulant that injects a boost in the central nervous system. With its limitations, it’s not for everyone. But, if consumed in moderation, drinking it can have many possible benefits at the workplace.
In the fast-paced world of modern work environments, a humble beverage stands out as a silent hero: coffee. It’s time to recognize the pivotal role in boosting productivity and enhancing workplace dynamics. From fostering social connections to promoting health and cognitive function, it transcends its status as a mere beverage to become a cornerstone of workplace culture.
