MacKenzie VerhelstSep 10, 20213 min readOkanagan Employer Spotlight: Yard by YardOnce referred to as the “Rick Hansen of Schizophrenia ”, Larry Vandergrift, Executive Director of the Okanagan Mental Health Services...
MacKenzie VerhelstAug 27, 20213 min readConquering the Three Hardest Interview QuestionsInterviewing can be hard, especially when a question arises that you don't know how to answer. There are a few particularly...
MacKenzie VerhelstAug 13, 20213 min readCold Calling Employers with ConfidenceDid you know that over 60% of jobs are found through means other than online applications? One of the most effective ways of obtaining...
MacKenzie VerhelstAug 3, 20213 min readThe Interview Dress Code: Choosing Your Outfit Based on the Field Though seemingly trivial, what you wear to your job interview can play a substantial role during the hiring process. From waitresses to...
MacKenzie VerhelstJul 19, 20213 min readOkanagan Employer Spotlight: Peter’s Your Independent Grocer“There are benefits to having an open heart. ” Spoken by a local Okanagan employer who proves you don’t need to choose between diversity...
MacKenzie VerhelstJul 6, 20213 min readBetter with Age: Benefits of Hiring Older WorkersWe live in a world where working is seen as a young man’s game. According to a 2020 study published by the National Bureau of Economic...
MacKenzie VerhelstJun 18, 20213 min readHiring Individuals with Disabilities: A Competitive EdgeAs a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, a common question employers and clients have is “how does having a disability affect...
MacKenzie VerhelstMay 26, 20213 min readNormalizing Nerves: Why Being Nervous Before Your Interview Can Be a Good ThingAre you sitting in the waiting room, counting down the seconds until the interview for your dream job begins? Are your palms sweating and...