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Thinking about a career choice or a career change? Here is some sage advice and suggestions.... good food for thought.

The 10 most in-demand jobs in Canada | CourseCompare.ca When you are dropping an average of $6,500 a year on an undergraduate degree or more than $7,000 on a graduate diploma, you want to know there is a job at the end of that …

"Many executives struggle as listeners because they never think to relax their assumptions and open themselves to the possibilities that can be drawn from conversations with others." An interesting insightful article on the power and impact of listening. As a leader listening more than speaking proves to be most effective.

The executive’s guide to better listening Strong listening skills can make a critical difference in the performance of senior executives, but few are able to cultivate them. Here’s how.

About the need to be liked .... and self acceptance and self care. An interesting perspective in these days of non stop social media.

Dropping Your Need to be 'Liked ' | Maria Shriver Dropping Your Need to be ‘Liked ‘ by R.A. LESLIE Photo credit: Dylan Leslie When did the need to be liked become an epidemic? Ancestrally, humans need to be accepted to optimize our survival rate.  Being accepted today, however, has taken on a new need. It has less significance on our ability t...

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Some great information about the current job market - lots of practical tips.

New year, new job hunting strategy? Looking for some New Year’s resolutions you can actually keep? Sheila Musgrove, a Calgary-based author and owner of a recruitment and staffing firm, suggests three simple commitments job seekers can make to start off 2021 on the right foot. Rehearse walking through your resume.

Now more than ever before networking needs to happen virtually. Looking for a job is challenging - at any time and at this time can seem overwhelming. Your network - the people you know and trust, is an important resource - to ask questions, to get feedback, to uncover opportunities and to connect. Need some ideas on how to do it? Here is a good place to start. Need some help - just ask.

Building Your Network In A Virtual World Your network is priceless when it comes to navigating challenges and growing your career. That’s why almost 80% of professionals consider networking to be important to new job opportunities and career success.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy new year. #2021