MacKenzie VerhelstJan 135 minTips for Job Searching with a Criminal RecordDo you have a criminal record? Are you worried about how it will affect your future job search? Unfortunately, having a criminal record...
MacKenzie VerhelstDec 14, 20214 minTips for First-Time Job SeekersThis is an extremely exciting time in your life because you are about to embark on your first job search and make your debut into the...
MacKenzie VerhelstNov 19, 20213 minA Digital Workforce: Free Resources for Increasing Computer LiteracyRemember a time when job searching meant going around town and handing out your resume to employers in person? Now, the most common way...
MacKenzie VerhelstNov 5, 20215 minSolutions for Overqualified WorkersMost job seekers worry about not having enough experience or education to achieve the role of their dreams. However, some are plagued by...
MacKenzie VerhelstOct 22, 20213 minThe Missing Link: Explaining Employment Gaps to EmployersCandidate A has a 2-year gap in her resume because she took time off to care for her children. Candidate B has the same time gap, but...
MacKenzie VerhelstOct 8, 20213 minProbationary Perks: Benefits of the 3-Month WaitFor some, the first three months of a new job can go by in a flash. For others, it can feel like a long test they must pass before being...
MacKenzie VerhelstSep 24, 20213 minTop 5 Soft Skills That Increase EmployabilityThere are certain skills that transfer to almost every job you can imagine. These skills are often referred to as soft skills. There are...
MacKenzie VerhelstSep 10, 20213 minOkanagan Employer Spotlight: Yard by YardOnce referred to as the “Rick Hansen of Schizophrenia ”, Larry Vandergrift, Executive Director of the Okanagan Mental Health Services...