Creative Insights

The Missing Link: Explaining Employment Gaps to Employers

Candidate 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...

Probationary Perks: Benefits of the 3-Month Wait

For 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...

Top 5 Soft Skills That Increase Employability

There are certain skills that transfer to almost every job you can imagine. These skills are often referred to as soft skills. There are...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...