Careers

Town Councillor Ralph Robinson Retires with Honour

Ralph Robinson was feted at the Oakville Conference Centre, celebrating his retirement as Ward 1 Town Councillor for the Town of Oakville.

Job Journey: Pre-Interview Check In

Here’s a cool idea I picked up from one of my clients. Before you go for an interview, in that brief few minutes when you are cooling off in the lobby, use your smart phone ...

Tim Caddigan Appointed Oakville Chamber Chair

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Tim Caddigan has officially begun his term as Chair of the Board.  Oakville mayor swore in Mr. Caddigan at the Oakville Chamber’s Annual General Meeting ...

Canada Summer Jobs Program 2018 – celebrating success

We celebrated at Kerr Street Mission with some of Oakville’s students and local organizations who benefited from the Canada Summer Jobs Program 2018 (CSJ) funding of $1,062,284.

Dr. Janet Morrison: Sheridan College’s new President and Vice Chancellor

On June 11, 2018, Sheridan’s Board of Governors enthusiastically accepted the unanimous recommendation by Sheridan’s Presidential Search Committee to appoint Dr. Janet Morrison as Sheridan’s Eighth President and Vice Chancellor.

Job Journey: What to Bring to an Interview

Preparing for an interview is not just about the suit and haircut. You have some options in terms of what you bring with you as well.

Job Journey: What to do between interviews

Most hiring decisions take a multitude of interviews. In fact, it’s not uncommon for there to be three or four interviews.

Job Journey: What an interviewer doesn’t want to hear

Job interviews are stressful and sometimes, in the heat of the moment,  we blurt out things without thinking about how they will be interpreted by the interviewer.

Job Journey: Tips for a Panel Interview

It can be common, especially for senior level roles, to have one of the selection stages be a panel interview.

Job Journey: Skype Interview Tips

Skype interviews are becoming more and more common. I find myself using them more and more. They are not the same as meeting someone in person