We spoke to a lot of amazing experts in 2017. Lawyers, HR managers, coaches – even a futurist. And as we near the end of the year, we went back to a few of our favourites to ask them one simple question: what will 2018 bring?For more expert a

What you need to know before accepting a counter offer

Oct 31st, 2017 20m 40s

Negotiation is always a challenge, but counter offers are their own unique beast altogether. We sit down with an HR expert, a recruiter, and a recently-departed Workopolis employee (yes it was awkward) to talk about how to negotiate a counter o

From Beer Guy to Amazing Race Canada: Career inspiration from Jon Montgomery

Oct 5th, 2017 21m 16s

The expression “just be yourself” may be a cliché, but every now and then, you meet someone that proves just how beneficial that kind of approach can be. Consider the case of Jon Montgomery…an Olympic gold medalist in 2010, he made headlines

Microchips and automation: Workplace predictions from a futurist

Aug 14th, 2017 15m 4s

Would you let your company implant a microchip in your hand?Well, there are 50 people in Wisconsin who are doing just that. Employees at Three Square Market, a provider of break room solutions, will soon have a microchip between their thumb a

Resume writing tips from a resume expert

Jun 9th, 2017 16m 4s

In theory, writing a resume should be easy. It's just a short document listing all your experience and skills. In practice, though, writing an effective resume (one that lets you stand out from the crowd) can be very challenging. To shed some

How to stand out at a career fair

Apr 6th, 2017 12m 48s

The campus career fair is an amazing way for students to connect with potential employers – but it can be hard to stand out from the crowd. We sat down with Shawn D’Souza, Workopolis’ own talent acquisition manager to talk about getting the mos

How to build your personal brand with social media

Mar 27th, 2017 9m 48s

Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat ... if used correctly, these social media platforms are more than time-killing diversions. They can be invaluable personal branding tools. We spoke with Madisyn McKee, Workopolis’ social media manager to f

The rise and fall (and rise) of performance reviews

Mar 17th, 2017 22m 19s

Think the performance review is dead? Think again. In this episode, we look at the history of the annual review, how one company has given it a modern twist, and how employees should be preparing for them.For more career advice, visit careers

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