Exploring your career options in the Canadian technology sector? There are several places to start. Some of the biggest talent job fairs are being organized exclusively for tech candidates across Canada over the next two months. From application developers to analysts, these job fairs and hiring events will host multiple job openings across all tech […]
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When it comes to Canadian tech hubs, the province of Nova Scotia rarely comes to mind – but it should. Nova Scotia’s world-class post-secondary institutions like Dalhousie University, which has often been leveraged when promoting technical innovation in the region, garners a lot of interest. Retaining that talent to grow the tech scene in the
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Google rolls out new privacy features, Alexa steps up to help people find jobs, and UPS gets federal approval for a fleet of delivery drones. First up from Twitter is news that Google has debuted a host of privacy features across its domains. YouTube users will be able to set their search and viewing histories
New research from Airtasker weighs up the pros and cons of remote working, after surveying more than 1,000 employees in the US. Productivity platform Airtasker recently published findings on its research into the benefits of remote working. It surveyed 1,004 full-time employees across the US, half of which complete their work outside of an office setting.
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LinkedIn Corp. has launched a new feature that it says will bring some verification to the skills that users list on their profiles. The new feature is called Skills Assessment, and it allows users to take short multiple-choice tests focused on the field of expertise they have listed on their profile to show prospective employers
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A new study of more than 500 scientific institutions has found that career progression for women in science is ‘disappointingly low’. With initiatives like Athena SWAN in place today, we’re certainly working towards greater gender equality in the world of science. But according to new research, we still need to up our game in terms of
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As the tech industry continues to evolve, it’s important to recognize leaders at the forefront in order to make meaningful strides in career opportunities and advancement for others. In this article, I explore career advice that delves into key “mindsets” to achieve one’s desired goals. Hearing the experiences of successful people before us is an
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What are the background and skills that make a great marketer? As marketing is a field that straddles so many disparate areas – like creativity, strategic thinking, psychology, data – this can be a difficult question to answer, whether you’re a recruiter looking to hire the best talent or a newcomer who wants to break
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6 Signs Your Internship Isn’t Going to Land You a Job Internships are bittersweet. They offer great opportunities to get experience in the field and build professional connections, but they don’t automatically guarantee employment. When interning, your objective should be to pad your resume with quality skills. Unfortunately, internships are pretty easy to screw up.
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