1. Clothes that are poorly tailored and ill fitted are not appropriate for business wear. Poorly tailored clothes make one look frumpy and ill clad for business. One must remember that first impressions count immensely in the business world and poorly tailored and ill fitting clothes will definitely not give out the image one wants …

  More women are taking the centre stage these days and are able to juggle family and corporate responsibilities successfully. “Busy” is an understatement for such women. The demands of corporate leadership do not necessarily require women to attire themselves in a masculine manner.  Having a handy list of wardrobe essentials for the woman business …

Business travel is not always complementary flights and first class lounges. Most business travelers have to deal with long layovers, jet lag, and delayed flights. Here are few tips we’ve come up especially for business travelers. 1. Stay hydrated With complementary alcohol on board and in business and first class lounges its tempting to indulge …

Since the 2008 recession jobs have been a scarcity in North America and many have been left either out of work or looking for work. But where does this leave new graduates? Although the economy took a hit many universities have still boasted of high enrollment numbers in graduate programs. In fact many undergraduates have …

With the current unemployment rates in both Canada and the U.S. many young graduates and even seasoned veterans are left pounding the pavement looking for work.  In order to secure a job you not only need connections but a resume to present yourself as well. Here’s our look at 5 quick resume writing tips: 1. …

With the recent onset of the so called recession in North America many job seekers are left with the dismal feeling of a futile job search. Some may believe there are no jobs out there but in reality there are jobs, if you are in fact employable. Here’s an inside look at what job agencies …

With the recent economic downturn leaving many previously secure jobs in jeopardy, looking for work has now become a familiar pass time in North America.  Job seeking is not a pleasant activity to engage in especially when one may have lost a secure job that was not only financially but emotionally secure as well.  Job …

How effective is your network? While attending networking events and growing your network is essential to gain access to different individuals and skill sets it’s important to know how to grow your network effectively.  Before you can add to your existing network of clients, colleagues, and potential leads you need to take a step back …

Networking is one of the most important tools professionals can use to increase their reach within the corporate community. According to a researchers at Harvard Business School 65-80% of positions are filled through networking alone, and many of these positions are not made public. Recognizing the need and importance of networking in today’s work environment, …

Most business students or prospective business owners view the MBA as a fast track to their dream job in the business world. This however is not often true as there are many options for obtaining a MBA program in today’s modern technology driven world. Many universities around the globe offer graduate programs in Management but …

Congratulations! You’ve landed an interview! That means you’re getting the job right? Well not so fast. Here’s my take on the 6 most common mistakes made by prospective employees. 1. Dressing Inappropriately Believe it or not humans as a species are shallow and the way you dress does matter. An interview is a chance for …