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December 21st, 2023

Startup Launch 101: Building Your Business from the Ground Up

Startup Launch 101: Building Your Business from the Ground Up

Are you ready to embark on the thrilling journey of entrepreneurship? Launching your startup and building a business from the ground up is an exhilarating endeavor that comes with its unique set of challenges and rewards. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll walk you through the essential steps of entrepreneurship, providing you with valuable tips and […]

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October 11th, 2023

Side Hustles: Balancing Passion with Profession

Side Hustles: Balancing Passion with Profession

The modern world is buzzing with multitaskers. Among the most fascinating multitasking journeys is that of juggling a regular job with a side hustle. Side hustles are no longer just for extra cash; they’ve become outlets for passion. Wondering how to maintain this balancing act? Let’s uncover some insights. Why Have a Side Hustle? At […]

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June 19th, 2023

Top Tips on How to Avoid the Cost of Bad Hires

Top tips on how to avoid the cost of bad hires

Quite often, businesses suffer from the financial aspects of hiring the wrong candidate. While a bad hire might entail many factors, the primary cause is the inability of the candidate to align with the company’s culture, due to personality traits, for instance. Whatever the case, it brings several losses to companies and thus is a […]

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April 27th, 2023

How to Source Candidates for Your Start-up?

How to Source Candidates for Your Start-up?

Organizations worldwide are in a relentless tussle to get outstanding talent out there. That said, you must roll up your sleeves and leave no stone unturned to stay competitive. Recruiting comes much later in the picture. The primary goal is to source world-class talent from various channels and filter them out. How to Source Candidates […]

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April 24th, 2023

5 Tips to Boost Your Employer Brand

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As companies proliferate and niche skills emerge in the industry, employers fight for top-notch talent, which is in dearth. To attract and retain the best talent, it’s imperative to position yourself well in the job market. In other words, you must have a solid employee value proposition (EVP) and remarkable employer branding. 5 Tips to […]

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September 8th, 2022

Employee Brand and Why It Matters

Employee Brand and Why It Matters

Years ago, some vending machines in the cafeteria, some extra snacks, and leisure activities in the leisure room would have been enough to convince the employees to stay.  Those times have changed. Now employer branding is real, and companies are putting out their A-game to attract and retain new talents. What Is Employee Branding? Let’s […]

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August 29th, 2022

5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

5 Benefits of Diversity in the Workplace

Hiring a diverse group of people is optional for employers in Canada. However, plenty of governments all over the world have started making it mandatory. In addition to this being a step in ensuring employment for people who might not be considered due to prejudice, companies also tend to go for diversity to represent their […]

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July 12th, 2022

When is the best time of the year to apply for jobs?

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A job search requires a lot of your labor and attention. It might be more tiring than the actual job. Wouldn’t it be nice to know when you have a chance of getting hired by your dream instead of applying for random organizations on the BCJobs board? There are times in the year when you […]

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June 14th, 2022

Online employment and job scams – How to know you got scammed?

Online employment and job scams - How to know you got scammed?

Online job hunts and consequential remote employment have been on the rise since the pandemic. This is advantageous because you could accept jobs from anywhere in the world. But sometimes, this means conducting the entire onboarding process remotely, which naturally increases the chances of scams.  Job searching websites such as BCJobs conduct thorough research before […]

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May 16th, 2022

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

We all need some skills if we want to grow in our personal and professional lives. Sometimes, having some of these personal skills helps our professional life and vice versa. Let’s look at the six skills you should have before you begin your job hunt.  6 Skills for Personal and Professional Growth 1. Time management […]

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