The older you get, the less often you change jobs. Therefore, when it comes time to change jobs, an older worker may not have recent experience looking for a job.

Everybody can name one the largest employers in Canada. Companies like Onex, Loblaws, Shell Canada, Air Canada, Enbridge, Royal Bank of Canada, Bell MTS and the federal and provincial governments are all large Canadian employers.

There are many places to get career advice. The first place most people go for advice is their friends and family. Friends and family know us better than most anyone else, so definitely are people to listen to. However, in terms of understanding the changing labour market, and how to choose a path that can lead to success, there are many other types of career advice to consider. Here are some of my favorite. Know by Doing: understanding what one wants to do often comes from...

Over the years, I have assisted with thousands of people looking for career related work. Some I remember, some I don’t. One of the main reasons I remember someone I supported on their career journey is because they took the time to say thank you.

Often, people rely on formal means for finding positions, such as job postings or employment agencies. However, one study found that for people with strong social networks, such as those who grew up in a city, up to half of their positions through family and social connections. Therefore, for someone new to a city, or new to a country, or simply anyone who wanting more career options, building social connections helps tremendously with career success. Here are some ways to build your social...

Some people wait until they have a job interview to speak to a company. But doing informational interviews is a much lower risk and highly beneficial way to find out more about a company, and for a company to find out more about you.