Employment


Five Provinces Raised Their Minimum Wages Today

Five Provinces Raised Their Minimum Wages Today

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, and Newfoundland and Labrador kicked October off on a generous note, as each province increased their minimum wage effective today. If only marginally. Alberta will see the biggest raise as minimum wage increases $1 from $10.20 to $11.20....
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Montreal is Currently the Jobless Capital of Canada...But There's Hope

Montreal is Currently the Jobless Capital of Canada...But There's Hope

Oh mon dieu. Bad news for young professional in Montreal seeking or hoping for some big...
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These Are Canada's Fastest Growing Jobs Between Now and 2020

These Are Canada's Fastest Growing Jobs Between Now and 2020

Jobs are important, and a good way to set yourself up for a life without financial hardship is...
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Research Proves Unemployment Directly Changes Your Personality

Not having a job is pretty stressful, and those struggling to find work are understandably less preppy than their employed colleagues. But recent research suggests the effects of unemployment are much more widespread, even affecting core elements of people's personalities
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9 Reasons Nobody Cares What You Did in University

While most of us would hit our university campus all over again if given the choice, and we’re sure proud of that degree that hangs on our parents’ walls, very few other people care about anything you did in university. Here are 9 reasons why
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Get Them While They’re Hot: The 17 Jobs of the Future

If you’re in the market for a career switch, or your younger family member has turned to you for career advice, you may want to consider these 17 growing professions. From veterinarians and nanomedics all the way to personal brand managers, here are the careers you may want to start calling yours
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December is the Time to Get a New Job

Is a new job at the top of your Christmas list? Good, because December is anything-can-happen month. It’s a magical time of year where generosity and spirits are at a high, and the motivation of your job-seeking competition is low. Now is the time to find your dream job
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Non Profit Profile: Dress for Success Calgary

Who hasn’t been through a nerve-wracking interview where you’re trying your best to make a good first impression? Nothing helps more than making sure you’re dressed to the nines to give you that extra boost of confidence. Enter: Dress for Success
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Why Freelancing Makes Sense

Moving into a freelance career is probably something many young professionals have though of. Admittedly, it's a scary step; you'll lose out on benefits, a steady salary and a workplace that provides motivation. Once you get the ball rolling, though, you'll probably find it hard to fall back into the 9 to 5
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