A viral text message exchange has exposed the huge taboo around discussing your salary, even with a prospective boss. Workplace commentator Ben Askins runs a successful TikTok account solely dedicated to calling out “toxic” bosses and companies. People anonymously submit their workplace experiences, and Askins shares his opinion on them. Often, the clips ignite big … Read more
When recruiters are tasked with wading through hundreds or thousands of applications for an open position, they often rely on AI-powered tools to screen résumés and make the hiring process more manageable. These tools have only grown more popular in recent years, with over half of companies currently using AI technology in their hiring process. … Read more
Job hopping is one of the best ways workers have to increase their pay, and a surprisingly solid job market means they still have opportunities. That’s great news for workers, but remember: Make sure you’re setting aside as much into your new 401(k) plan as your old one. When a worker moves to a new … Read more
You made it to the end of the first interview. Chances are, the hiring manager will ask this final question: Do you have any questions for me? You probably know you should ask something—having a question at the ready will show that you’re interested—but there are some things better left unasked because they can send … Read more
Canada’s economy shed 2,800 jobs in July while the unemployment rate was unchanged at 6.4 per cent, Statistics Canada said on Friday. Employment fell in wholesale and retail trade, which shed 44,000 jobs, and in finance, insurance, real estate, rental and leasing, which shed 15,000 jobs. Public administration, transportation and warehousing, and utilities saw jobs gains. … Read more
Like many other technology companies, LinkedIn is all in on generative AI, the artificial intelligence systems that can create text, images and other media in response to queries. The professional networking platform last month rolled out new AI features to help users search for jobs, tailor their resumes and create personalized cover letters from scratch. … Read more
A long-time Microsoft employee recently took to LinkedIn to share his unexpected career shift into farming after an amicable departure from the tech giant. In a recent LinkedIn post, Feng Yuan, a former Principal Performance Architect at Microsoft, acknowledged his departure due to performance metrics not meeting expectations. Despite this, Yuan expressed immense pride in … Read more
Unexpectedly laid off? If you’ve ever experienced that sunken feeling, you know what we mean. All plans and expectations for the year suddenly go in the trash as you try to figure out your next move. It is easier to make big decisions when the future is predictable, trends are clear, and the risk is … Read more
Nearly a year after graduating from Carleton University with a degree in engineering physics, Surya Nareshan is still struggling to find employment. Nareshan, who lives in Ottawa, has applied for dozens of positions since May — mostly in software engineering and optics. While he’s made it through multiple rounds of interviews, including elaborate proficiency testing, he hasn’t yet found … Read more
If you’re considering a job change, 2024 might be your year. From the number of potential openings to the qualifications you’ll need, candidates may find a friendlier job market, especially if you work in tech. Some of the new selection criteria, however, may mean you’ll need to update your résumé and LinkedIn profile. We spoke … Read more
