Okanagan Employer Spotlight: Yard by Yard
Once referred to as the “Rick Hansen of Schizophrenia ”, Larry Vandergrift, Executive Director of the Okanagan Mental Health Services...
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MacKenzie Verhelst
Aug 27, 20213 min read
Conquering the Three Hardest Interview Questions
Interviewing can be hard, especially when a question arises that you don't know how to answer. There are a few particularly...
MacKenzie Verhelst
Aug 13, 20213 min read
Cold Calling Employers with Confidence
Did you know that over 60% of jobs are found through means other than online applications? One of the most effective ways of obtaining...
MacKenzie Verhelst
Aug 3, 20213 min read
The 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 Verhelst
Jul 19, 20213 min read
Okanagan 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 Verhelst
Jul 6, 20213 min read
Better with Age: Benefits of Hiring Older Workers
We 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 Verhelst
Jun 18, 20213 min read
Hiring Individuals with Disabilities: A Competitive Edge
As a Vocational Rehabilitation Consultant, a common question employers and clients have is “how does having a disability affect...
MacKenzie Verhelst
May 26, 20213 min read
Normalizing Nerves: Why Being Nervous Before Your Interview Can Be a Good Thing
Are you sitting in the waiting room, counting down the seconds until the interview for your dream job begins? Are your palms sweating and...
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