In the information technologies (IT) sector, professionals who have demonstrated their skills and accumulated several years of experience are swamped by job offers, says headhunter Marko Boyer. “Good resources are not only being approached, they are practically harassed every week,” reports the man who founded the IT specialist recruitment firm Courtech 15 years ago. Mr. […]
Is the status of independent the future of work? According to an Intuit study, no less than 40% of the workforce in the United States will be made up of independent workers this year. This level has never been reached before. It is a trend that Canada has not completely missed. Here as well, the […]
Constantly changing, e-commerce continues to reinvent itself to offer consumers an ever more personalized experience. From voice control to augmented reality, what innovations will change online business practices in 2020? Personalizing experience with artificial intelligence A pioneer in personalizing the online buying experience, the giant Amazon will continue to offer products intimately linked to the […]
Security guard, kitchen help, longshoremen, technical workers, crane operators, waiters… There is no shortage of job openings in Prince Rupert. In this village of 12,000 inhabitants located on the shores of the North Pacific, two hours by boat from Alaska, the port is in an economic boom, to the point that businesses are struggling to […]
In 2018, 61,000 jobs were created in the new technologies sector in Canada, according to a recent report from the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA). These numbers can be expected to continue to increase in 2020. Are Canadians tech pros? Certainly! The rising trend in the number of jobs in the IT sector has been […]
There is no longer any doubt about the many benefits of networking. How can you use it to stand out and, especially, to avoid missing opportunities? Here are five strategies to achieve this! Have a clear plan It’s not enough to dress up! Before the meeting, make sure to review the goals. If possible, take […]
The new year is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about your good resolutions for 2020. From a personal point of view, losing weight and quitting smoking are classics… But what about your 2020 professional goals? Here are 20 ideas to study. No worries: you don’t have to do everything, but setting two […]
When analyzing the performance of a system, there is a tendency to put a lot of effort into settling complaints… but what about the silent users, who make up the vast majority of customers? How do you consider their “point of view”? Make silent users “noisy” Let the silent users speak: this is very […]
After the expenses of the holiday season, now is the time to start off the New Year on the right foot. Why not compare your salary with the market? Who knows? You might be able to get the increase you’ve been hoping for for a long time. There are many tools to find out […]
For women, there is still a long way to go to carve out a place in certain circles, such as the White House. During Barack Obama’s first mandate, his female advisers noted that they were invited less to important meetings. And when they were invited, it was harder for them to speak or receive credit […]
Finding an exciting and rewarding job is not easy! Here are some faux pas that can ruin everything… right from square one. Not coming to terms with a job experience Dismissal, psychological harassment, seeking new challenges… The end of a job should never be taken lightly. It’s necessary to take the time to take on […]
More subtle than sending a resume, the exploratory meeting is a way to open doors to potential employers without necessarily appearing to beg for a job… Let’s see what it is. The exploratory meeting is an informal meeting that is requested with a director, manager or professional of the same hierarchical level, to obtain information […]
