2022-11-25 23:49
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2022-11-24 21:26
How to find high-paying part-time jobs in Calgary, Alberta
Most people think that part-time jobs are generally low-paying because you don’t spend all day doing them. But the truth i… Read More
2022-11-24 20:44
How to find impossible jobs: high pay, flexible hours, no experience required
As a product manager at Workopolis, I’ll admit that irrelevant search results are often a big probl… Read More
2019-05-20 17:44
Who’s Got Your Back? Covering Up for a Colleague
It’s a well-known fact that good relations with your professional colleagues help create a more enjoyable work life and smo… Read More
2019-05-07 18:02
How to Answer the Tough Interview Questions
Let’s face it – most of us don’t LIKE interviews; they’re often very stressful! Also, some people just aren’t confid… Read More
2019-02-27 14:33
Interviewing can be a tricky skill to master. But with a shifting job market, a person can find themselves doing it more frequently than they use to. Maybe it’s been five years or more… Read More
2019-02-26 14:18
Workplace guidelines are designed to ensure the wellbeing of employees while maximizing productivity. But some rules are so ridiculous they make you wonder how or why they came about in the… Read More
2019-02-20 14:29
There is an old saying “Dress for the job you want.” Everyone has probably heard it before, and it couldn’t be more exact. Being on point with your physical appearanc… Read More
2019-02-20 14:28
There is no doubt that having awesome coworkers makes for a great job. But when does the line between co-workers and friends disappear? And the better question is, Should it?
Bringing your b… Read More
2019-01-24 14:58
It’s pretty safe to say that everyone has an interest in being good at their job. Typically, the better you are, the higher the demand you bring in the market, and therefore come at a… Read More
2019-01-23 14:43
With the right people, a professional business environment is a great place to work. The company grows, paychecks are cashed, and all that hard work pays off. During the process of ama… Read More
2019-01-20 14:00
For the most part, interviewing is a normal and healthy part of the job searching process. However, not every interview goes as according to plan. We have scoured the depths of Reddit to fin… Read More
2019-01-16 14:27
Perhaps some of you already know about Death Bear. Perhaps some of you have never heard of such a creature and are intrigued. But chances are, you clicked this link because you have no idea… Read More
2019-01-10 14:00
In today’s modern age, team building sessions are often held by most corporations. They help freshen up interpersonal skills that get lost in the masses of email and text messages. Pho… Read More
2019-01-09 14:00
Welcome to the future! Where we have Teleporters, Starships, Universal Basic Income, and now we can use that time to pursue Fine Art and Education… Oh wait, that’s Star Trek.
Fo… Read More
2019-01-05 13:16
Everyone has heard the sayings “ You are what you eat” or “You are who you think you are.” Now, have you ever heard “You are who Google says you are”? I w… Read More
2018-04-03 20:43
When you apply for jobs, you need to keep one thing in mind: you need to make life as simple as possible for hiring managers.
Consider this: they’ve been sifting through dozens, maybe… Read More
2018-04-02 13:00
For many, working from home is a dream come true, offering numerous benefits, including: a more comfortable and familiar work environment; time and cost savings on commuting; and a better wo… Read More
2018-03-29 13:00
Are you looking to climb the corporate ladder – or any career ladder for that matter? Navigating this process can be daunting, as it often involves challenges and unforeseen circumstan… Read More
2018-03-29 13:00
April 1 is a time for heightened caution and lightened moods – and it’s always much better to be the pranker than the prankee. As April Fools’ Day rolls around, you might b… Read More
2018-03-28 13:00
Imagine you have to choose between two job offers: both have good commutes, the salaries are similar, and you could see yourself in both positions. How do you decide? First, you might want t… Read More
2018-03-27 13:00
It’s a big mistake most of us have made at one point or another: Writing a cover letter that doesn’t mesh with our resume.
Whether it’s writing a few dull paragraphs that s… Read More
2018-03-26 13:00
In 2005, Joel Carriere founded Dine Alone Records at his home in St. Catharines, Ont. Thirteen years later, the indie imprint is renowned as one of Canada’s top record labels with near… Read More
2018-03-23 19:27
We all want to have a healthy relationship with our supervisors – but is it OK to actually be friends with your boss?
Sad as it is to say, buddying up to your boss can make things a li… Read More
2018-03-22 13:00
It’s that time of year again. Salary negotiation time. Companies have had a month to look back at their performance from last year and now it’s time to review employees’ sa… Read More
2018-03-21 13:00
We’ve all been through the interview process before, and we’re all familiar with the routine – a potential employer invites us in and asks questions to learn as much as pos… Read More
2018-03-20 13:00
As of today (March 20), it’s officially spring — the perfect time to do some spring cleaning.
That could mean donating old clothes to charity, throwing out old spices from your p… Read More
2018-03-19 16:39
If you’re the type of person who is proactive about building your professional network, chances are you’ve explored the usual ways to make connections. You’ve attended conf… Read More
2018-03-16 13:00
There are only so many hours in the day, and unless you want to find yourself working nights and weekends, you need to make the most of your time at work. The question is, do you work harder… Read More
2018-03-15 13:00
Negotiation is a valuable skill that every one of us will need at some point – at both work and our personal lives. And negotiating well can often mean the difference between getting w… Read More
2018-03-14 18:21
Stephen Hawking died today at the age of 76.
Apart from being one of the most influential scientists of the modern age, Hawking was a professor of mathematics at the University of Cambr… Read More
2018-03-14 13:50
Jobs in finance are highly coveted, which isn’t surprising considering careers in finance offer the opportunity for great compensation, flexible hours, and the freedom to build your cl… Read More
2018-03-13 13:00
If you want to gain an advantage over the competition when hunting for a new role, you need a strong resume to set you apart from the competition. Recruiters and hiring managers are tasked w… Read More
2018-03-12 14:45
Looking for a change of scenery? You’re in luck. There are companies across the country now hiring like crazy. Don’t believe us? Here are six examples with over 1,000 job opening… Read More
2018-03-09 15:00
If you’re looking for a new job, the first thing you’ll need to do is write a great resume. This one document will be the foundation of your job search and your first point… Read More
2018-03-08 14:00
Happy International Women’s Day!
To celebrate (and to stoke the fires of your ambition), here are five awesome women you should know, and what you can learn from them to help your… Read More
2018-03-07 14:00
Interviewing for a new job can be a truly nerve-racking experience. In fact, you might be more than a little ready to stop thinking about it altogether once the interview is over. That… Read More
2018-03-06 17:47
Recruiters and hiring managers only spend an avererage of 10 seconds skimming resumes. Your resume, therefore, needs to make a good impression, and mistakes (like a careless typo or formatti… Read More
2018-03-05 14:00
Originally published by Hays Canada.
The “standard” career path hasn’t changed in many years. You move from entry-level to junior and intermediate, become an expert i… Read More
2018-03-02 14:00
Most people who attend a conference look over the program the day before (or the morning it starts). They also show up at the networking parties unaware of who is attending. According to con… Read More
2018-03-01 14:00
Originally published by Payscale.
A lot of people shy away from the process altogether. Among workers who responded to PayScale’s survey, 57 per cent said they’d… Read More
2018-02-28 20:25
We’ve recently looked at where you can make the most money in Canada; and some of the companies currently hiring. But what kinds of jobs are most in demand? And most importantly… Read More
2018-02-28 14:00
When it comes to job interviews, first impressions really count. And unfortunately, you may only have seven seconds to make an initial impression, which means the clothes you… Read More
2018-02-27 14:00
We recently analyzed our resume database to pick out the keywords recruiters most often searched for. That exercise gave us a peek at hiring trends and needs across the country, and it… Read More
2018-02-26 17:33
Some jobs just seem like hard work, and it’s not hard to imagine the physical stresses of being a miner, farmer, manual labourer, or firefighter.
But plenty of other careers can take a… Read More
2018-02-23 15:00
Have you ever made a mistake at work? Of course you have, you’re human (or at least we hope you are). Fumbling as we work is inevitable, but sometimes our slipups can feel more like PR… Read More
2018-02-22 16:46
If you’ve been successful at work, it’s inevitable that your superiors will eventually look at you and wonder whether you are management material.
It’s a question… Read More
2018-02-21 19:34
You never know when you might land that big promotion, or be called on to take a leadership role. The thing is, if you want to be successful in your career, you need to be ready to take adva… Read More
2018-02-20 14:00
In many ways, a job interview is like a date. After reviewing your cover letter and resume and determining you have enough of the skills and experience needed for the role, the hiring manage… Read More
2018-02-16 15:00
Workopolis has literally millions of resumes in our database and roughly 1,000 new ones are added daily. Analyzing the content of these shows us some distinct patterns of how Canadians are m… Read More
2018-02-15 14:00
Are your co-workers driving your crazy? Having a hard time getting motivated at work? Ready to take the next step in your career? It might be time for a change of scenery. Luckily for you, t… Read More
2018-02-14 15:00
Originally published by Payscale.
Twenty-eight per cent of respondents to PayScale’s Salary Survey said they hadn’t negotiated salary because they were uncomf… Read More
2018-02-13 19:13
Michelle is dreading the moment she’s going to have to tell a co-worker she’s not invited to her wedding.
“Two or three months after we met she started to assume she was in… Read More
2018-02-12 15:00
Looking to escape the nine to five? Dreaming of traveling to new destinations? A career as a flight attendant may be just the thing for you, but is it as fun as it seems? What’s it rea… Read More
2018-02-09 14:45
In smaller communities where it can feel like everybody knows everybody, it probably seems like networking should come easily.
But in fact, networking in a small city can be very different d… Read More
2018-02-08 14:00
Even if you don’t like networking (it can sometimes feel like an awkward schmooze feast), you can’t deny its benefits. Undercover Recruiter, for example, reports that 40 per… Read More
2018-02-07 14:45
With thousands of new jobs from Canada’s top employers posted every day, Workopolis is the place to be for your job search. But are you aware of everything the site has to offer?… Read More
2018-02-06 20:15
Whether you’re a new grad starting out or a long-time employee looking to make a career change, the job search can be a little overwhelming. Especially when you’re hearing jargon… Read More
2018-02-05 14:40
Being interviewed for your dream job is stressful enough when it’s one-on-one. But when you’re being grilled alongside other candidates for the same gig – well, that’… Read More
2018-02-02 15:00
Today, Workopolis is thrilled to be taking part at the Startup Career Expo, presented by You’re Next Career Network.
The Startup Career Expo, is Canada’s largest… Read More
2018-02-01 15:55
We talk about productivity a lot. A lot. And it’s no surprise – we all want to get the most out of our time at work, and avoid those late nights and weekend work sessions. That&r&hell…Read More
2018-01-31 15:30
*Originally published on Payscale.
Less than half of respondents to Payscale’s Salary Survey reported that they had asked for a raise in their current field — 43… Read More
2018-01-30 15:45
You’ve toiled through years of university and worked tirelessly to build your resume…only to find out that it’s your wealth of education and experience that is actually ho… Read More
2018-01-29 14:45
Think you’re under a lot of pressure when you’re preparing for a big meeting or a major project? Just imagine vying an Olympic title, up against the best athletes from around the… Read More
2018-01-26 15:40
When Clara Hughes was sixteen years old, she was flipping through the channels when she chanced on coverage of the 1988 Olympics. Canadian speedskater Gaetan Boucher was preparing to race, a… Read More
2018-01-25 16:40
According to the National Student Loan Centre, it takes an average of nine years for Canadian students to pay off their student loans.
With recent media outlets indicating that Canadian stud… Read More
2018-01-24 13:00
Getting a job can be tough, but it can be particularly stressful when you’re just getting out of school. The job market is tight, and those student loans are not going to pay them… Read More
2018-01-23 16:43
The next time you’re jotting something down on paper, take note: your handwriting could say much more about you and your career path than you realize.
Professional graphologists and ha… Read More
2018-01-22 15:13
As industries change, so do the skills of the employees who work in them.
This change is perhaps most prevalent in the IT industry. Tim Collins, president and founder of Stafflink Solutions… Read More
2018-01-19 15:05
As a recent graduate, Jane* was feeling pretty anxious about the job interview process – and that anxiety came to a head when she actually faced a potential employer. During the j… Read More
2018-01-18 14:33
*Originally published on Payscale.
Are you the go-to person at your office, the team member who’s always willing to put in overtime and go the extra mile? You might think that y… Read More
2018-01-17 14:00
Originally published by Hays Canada.
There aren’t a lot of new tips for interviews – if you’ve searched for advice before your interview then you’ve c… Read More
2018-01-16 15:00
We recently explored what it’s like working as a financial advisor, which had us wondering, what does it take to land such a job?
To find out, we asked Kelly Antonakakis, regional… Read More
2018-01-15 19:56
“What is your greatest weakness?”
As far as tricky job interviews questions go, this one is a classic. You want to be honest, but not so honest that you scare them away (TMI… Read More
2018-01-12 14:00
Trans Workforce, the first Canadian transgender career and networking fair, was held last November in Toronto.
To find out more about the fair, we spoke to Trans Workforce founder Biko Beaut… Read More
2018-01-11 14:00
We usually think of career progression like climbing a ladder, where the obvious goal is to ascend higher and higher. But sometimes, it can actually pay off long-term to go against tradition… Read More
2018-01-10 15:00
It’s a new year and that means setting career resolutions. You’ve likely already come up with a few ways to achieve your goals in 2018, but one helpful thing you probably haven&r&hell…Read More
2018-01-09 14:00
Sure, we know the keyboard is crawling with germs and the bathroom door handle is a veritable micro community. But there are a lot of other bacteria hotspots around the office – and ma… Read More
2018-01-08 14:30
It’s an amazing feeling acing a job interview. Your potential-future-boss seems to like you, the HR rep looks impressed, and you’re ready to sign your contract.
And then it hits… Read More
2018-01-05 20:32
The holiday whirlwind is over, which makes it’s time to re-focus on the job search. One great way to get a head start is to attend a career fair.
Sudip Mukherjee, president and CEO of… Read More
2018-01-04 21:40
If you’ve been looking for a new role for the last few months, you are likely feeling frustrated. The end of the year, amidst holiday schedules and dwindling HR budgets, can prove to b… Read More
2018-01-03 14:30
Originally published by the Muse.
It’s one thing to be good at tasks, projects, and areas of specialization, but if you’re aspiring to manage teams, you have to position yourself… Read More
2018-01-02 15:00
Once again, the never-ending cycle of days has relegated another year to the scrap heap (along with the latest iPhone), and we’ve exchanged 2017 for a faster, shinier, (hopefully) easi… Read More
2017-12-31 14:00
A new year often brings big plans, like ditching the old job for a shiny new one. Here are three career resolutions you can make to increase the chance of that dream becoming a reality.
Defi… Read More
2017-12-29 15:00
*Originally published on Payscale.
Scared of salary negotiation? You’re not alone. A recent survey by Payscale found that 28 per cent of people that had never negotiate… Read More
2017-12-28 15:00
We spoke to a lot of amazing experts in 2017. Lawyers, academics, Olympic athletes, authors, coaches – even a futurist.
And if there’s one thing these individuals have taught us… Read More
2017-12-27 14:30
According to StatsCan data, 27% of Canadian workers (or roughly 3.7 million people) described their lives as ‘quite a bit’ or ‘extremely’ stressful in 2010. Unsurpris… Read More
2017-12-26 14:30
Wouldn’t it be great if you knew exactly what potential employers were going to ask you in a job interview? Well prepared and confident, you could then knock hiring managers dead, wowi… Read More
2017-12-25 15:00
Are you headed into the new year looking for a job? Got some serious resolutions to put to the test? Well we got good news for you. There are tons of companies across Canada hiring like craz… Read More
2017-12-22 15:00
Statistics Canada recently updated their report on average salaries across the country, and it seems we’re taking home a little more than we were in 2016.
The aver… Read More
2017-12-21 15:00
The holiday season is traditionally a good time to relax, reflect, and recharge. But it can also be a good time for networking to advance your career. Taking advantage of holiday gather… Read More
2017-12-20 15:00
Whether you’re going through the stress of interviewing for a new job, or you’ve already spent a few years at your office, you’ll eventually have a few salary conversations… Read More
2017-12-19 15:00
Everyone wants to work for a devoted leader. But there’s a difference between a diligent work ethic and a supervisor who arrives long before everyone else, leaves long afterward, and n… Read More
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