Building your personal brand is something that has become essential for all professionals young and old in the current global economy. Your “Brand” dictates how others identify and perceive you. Here are a few tips on building and maintaining your personal brand. 1. Identify your specialty What are you good at? In order to create …

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 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 …

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 …