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Women are going to end the recession

by | Jan 6, 2009 | Tips & Advice

That's the point of an article in today's Financial Post called A national imperative. Professor Barbara Orser, a professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa writes that one of the forces that can lead Canada out of recession is the growth of...

Your elevator speech

by | Jan 6, 2009 | Tips & Advice

Rick Spence a writer for the Financial Post has a great column in the Monday, Jan. 5 edition. Called Why nailing your elevator speech is crucial, Rick wrote the article in celebration of national networking day on Feb. 3. Bet you didn't know there was a national...

Blueprint for a better you in 2009

by | Dec 29, 2008 | Tips & Advice

With 2009 almost upon us, what things are you contemplating doing differently next year? Harvey Schachter, the writer of the Globe and Mail's Management section has some tips. In an article called the Monday Morning Manager, Schachter suggests the following: Make...

Your digital tattoo

by | Dec 24, 2008 | Tips & Advice

Have you been posting on MySpace or Facebook? Called anybody names and emailed harsh comments to a list server (including so-called closed or private email groups)? If so, you may have left a trail that can be tracked right back to you by a potential employer. In an...

Business brands to woo talent

by | Dec 24, 2008 | Tips & Advice

While career coaches suggest it's helpful for individuals to build a personal brand, now companies are being told they too need to build a brand to woo new talent. Despite the huge job losses being experienced world wide, there is still a growing shortage of...