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The Future of Food
Surprising Career Opportunities in Agriculture and Agri-Food Recently, I listened to a thought-provoking webinar hosted by ECO Canada, featuring Dr. Angela Bedard-Haughn, Dean of the College of Agriculture and Bioresources at the University of Saskatchewan. Her insights into the future of the agriculture and agri-food sector were both timely and inspiring. The talk reinforced something …
Savour the Sunshine–and Reset Your Career.
Why Summer Is Ideal for Reflection Summer provides breathing room that the rest of the year often does not. With meetings slowing down and schedules more flexible, you finally have the space to think strategically about your future. It’s tempting to unplug and forget about anything career-related until September entirely. But what if you take …
Looking for Work and Struggling? Your Next Opportunity Might Be Closer Than You Think!
Three real stories. One key lesson: Think beyond the job boards and recruiters. Like many of you, I have had clients struggling with long job searches—talented, experienced professionals who are doing all the “right” things: applying to postings, reaching out to recruiters, and tailoring their résumés… yet still coming up short. Let me share a …
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75% of resumes don’t make it through an ATS, is yours one of them?
Both recruiters and job seekers are frustrated by Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Some great candidates have not made it through the system and you may well be one of them! The reality is that there are close to 200 different applicant tracking systems that companies are using to find candidates and to make it even …
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Are you thinking about moving to Canada?
Not sure where to start when looking for work? Make your relocation process less stressful by doing some of the leg work before you board the flight: ensure that you have a strong Canadian style resume; develop an updated LinkedIn profile that positions you as a desirable industry professional; and, most importantly, know where to …
Searching for jobs in Canada
From personal and professional experience, here are some of Eilidh Sligo’s most valuable tips for people considering making the same move. 1. Determine the best city for your industry Just like the UK, different cities and provinces in Canada are home to different industries. Before you make your decision as to which city to move …
How to successfully work with recruiters from head hunting firms
You have decided that you want to reach out to a recruiter and gain their assistance in your job search. You have contacted several of them, but none of them have responded and you can’t understand why. I have had several of my clients get jobs through recruiters, so thought that I would share how …
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The truth on how résumés get eliminated
Have you sent out hundreds of résumés and received NO response? Are you getting frustrated? Why are you getting eliminated? In this blog, I am going to explain the harsh reality of what happens when you apply, and provide some tips on how to help your résumés to be viewed and land you an interview. …
The elusive Canadian work experience for new immigrants
“Canadian employers value Canadian experience”. As newcomers to Canada, this is something that we hear a lot during our initial job search and it can be very disheartening. This does not mean, however, that your international employment experience is not valuable. Here are some tips on how to best present this to potential employers. Make …
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