Start-ups (and even large banking institutions) are investing huge amounts to find ways to use IT to rethink financial services. Is the future for IT specialists to be found in FinTechs? The idea of replacing conventional financial consultants with robot-consultants (explainer: a computer algorithm that can manage a portfolio of shares corresponding to an investor […]
It’s not just at home that spring is a good time for organizing and housekeeping – at the office as well you can take advantage of these first rays of sunshine to put some order into your files and thereby gain efficiency. 5 steps to face April looking good. 1. Organize your workspace Some people […]
While some people are excited about their first day on the job, others can be more nervous or even awkward. To give the best initial impression possible to your superior and new colleagues, look at the tips below and avoid putting yourself under unnecessary pressure, by reminding yourself that in the end your D-Day is […]
Any video game enthusiast has probably already viewed the job of a video game tester as a dream job. It suits those who, in addition to being passionate about video gaming, are particularly meticulous and perfectionists. Overview of a little-known profession. Fashionable war games or small independent games – a video game tester experiments with […]
The first impression left with a potential employer can be decisive. Here are 10 tips to to avoid harming your entrance onto the stage, beyond the well-known “firm, but not too firm” handshake. The first impression is crucial Why is it important to make a good first impression? Because it lasts a long time and […]
Many websites give the opportunity of learning our value on the job market. Can these tools help us negotiate a better salary? Yes, on condition of not being too financially greedy… Negotiating your salary is often very strategic – you have to know how to get the highest potential income, without losing your chances of […]
The talent war is ferocious in the IT jungle, such that employers have no choice but to open their wallets to get quality professionals. According to the 2018 salary guide from Robert Half for technology professionals, here are the top ten jobs with the highest pay in Canada. Application Architect (from $90,500$ to $167,750) The […]
Wait quietly for the recruiter’s call or go a step ahead of the news? Following up your application is often highly recommended, provided you do it right. Explanations and advice from an expert. According to Mélanie Hébert, employment consultant at Orienthèque, the first step is to check that your file has been received. “This confirmation […]
Did you just land a temporary job? Now is the time to go into overdrive! By highlighting your skills and know-how, you will put all the odds in your favour to transform a temporary assignment into a permanent job. In 2016, 14% of salaried workers held a temporary job, according to the Institut de la statistique […]
Learning coding by women is on the rise again. The Canada Learning Code organization offers training specially designed for women. Close-up. “Would there be other women interested in creating a group of women to learn to code and to help each other?” With this tweet in 2011 by Toronto’s Heather Payne the Ladies Learning Code […]
When seeking a job, having an online profile has become indispensable. Some recruiters even consider it as important as the resume itself. Is this the end of the traditional CV? “The biggest mistake a candidate can make is to not keep his online profile up to date,” says Michael O’Leary, regional director at Accountemps in […]
Deadlines, pressure from managers, results to be achieved, difficult customers, colleagues with anxieties, difficult period for the company… There are many stress factors at work and for the most part they are out of your control. But there are some that you can take action on and others that you can learn to put in […]
