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Is mental health on your radar? No one doubts that the common cold and flu virus will affect workplace productivity, but many of us are less prepared for the impacts of mental health challenges, which affect 1 in 2 of our bosses and colleagues.

A Guide to Workplace Mental Health

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Canada’s international education strategy has made the country a leader. What makes it tick? Foreign students come to Canada buoyed by hopes of combined work and study, led by the beacon of permanent residency and citizenship.

The True Reality of the Canadian International Student Experience

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It’s not easy for new Canadians to get established in Canada. It can be difficult to take a job outside of your education and training, but the trick is to make the experience positive and productive.

Working Outside of Your Field: A Silver Lining

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Under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, employers are required to make the hiring process accessible to applicants and candidates with disabilities.

How to Make Your Recruiting Process Accessible

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Small actions not only generate momentum, but they compound and create larger change.

Remove Your Pain Point: How to Use Organizational Change to Accelerate Your Business

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Finances are one of the most stressful aspects of settling in a new country, and there are many factors which play into this stress.

How to Master Financial Literacy in Canada

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In this article, we explore the Building Operations industry and the current opportunities that exist inside the profession as well as thoughts from industry experts.

Insights from Industry Professionals: Why You Should Apply for a Building Operator Job

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Are you looking to advance your career and develop competencies that revolve around emerging technologies and development? A Building Operator may be the ideal position for you.

What are Employers Looking for in Building Operators?

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In this series on New Canadians in the Workforce, we get to the bottom of the barriers and brainstorm solutions for employees and employers.

Getting the Hang of Things—Supportive Programs for New Canadians

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In the past year, nearly half a million new Canadians immigrated to Canada, with the same number expected in each of the next few years. While these individuals embark on a hopeful chapter of life, many meet challenges, specifically when finding work.

Insight from the Experts: Immigration Specialists Get Candid

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Healthcare workers refer to their work as empowering and inspiring. Hospital and long-term care settings depend on teamwork and cross-collaboration across units and roles, which makes them a gratifying and connected place of work

Healthcare: The Perks of Hourly Work

FindWRK Blog Partner with Us

FindWRK is the fastest, simplest, and most efficient way to connect workers with employers. We’ll take you through the top five reasons why partnering with us could be the next best step for your talent acquisition process. 

Looking for New Employees? Here’s Why You Should Partner with FindWRK

FindWRK Blog Quiet Quitting

With change comes angst, and if the pandemic has not opened up new vulnerabilities, it has shone the flashlight on those pre-existing workplace gaps and pressures which, after so much suffering and uncertainty, seem less tolerable.

White Paper: Quiet Quitting

White Paper Reconsidering the Talent Attraction Cycle

The talent attraction cycle strains under new pressures in the evolving hospitality industry. It’s time to part with old ways and welcome the new. 

Reconsidering the Talent Attraction Cycle

White Paper: Reconsidering the Talent Attraction Cycle

White Paper Employee Labour Shortages

Unemployment levels rise to record levels across the country, but many sectors are hit with labour shortages. Learn more about why the labour shortage is happening and how to overcome it in your business.

Employee Labour Shortages

White Paper: Employee Labour Shortages

White Paper Ghosting

The practice of showing interest and then dropping off into the internet abyss has become commonplace in the hiring and onboarding process. Your performance depends on filling it with good talent promptly.

White Paper: Ghosting Isn’t Just for Dating Apps - How to Get Ahead of the Latest Hiring Trend

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In this interview, I was joined by FindWRK recruiting coordinator, Alpa Vaidya, who recently fulfilled a lifelong dream of moving from Mumbai to Canada.

Interview With Alpa

A Worker's Journey: Interview With Alpa

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Makida Makonnen works in the hospitality industry. Energetic, ambitious, and compassionate, Makida has used the pandemic as an opportunity to enhance her training and complete culinary certifications.

Interview With Makida

A Worker's Journey: Interview With Makida Makonnen

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Chris Isaac is a dedicated IT professional and a new Canadian who left Ghana to study information technology at Seneca.

Interview With Chris

A Worker's Journey: Interview With Chris

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Read about our worker stories and how you too can find a job with FindWRK!

A Worker’s Journey: Catherine Santos

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A Worker’s Journey: Arianna Fernandes

Manpreet Ghai

A Worker’s Journey: Manpreet Ghai

Denise Bailey

A Worker’s Journey: Denise Bailey

Saphira Burns

A Worker’s Journey: Saphira Burns

Saal Obasi

A Worker’s Journey: Saal Obasi

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Jena Verbovskaya is a Calgary-based Brand Ambassador for Diamond. Through FindWRK, Jena has been connected to rewarding shifts, which ultimately led to her first full-time position as an e-commerce specialist for small businesses at Mosaic.

Interview With Jena

A Worker's Journey: Interview With Jena Verbovskaya

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Putting time into regularly gathering feedback and updating your page can move the dial on your talent attraction efforts. Here are 4 tips to consider when looking to enhance your careers page.

4 Tips For Enhancing Your Careers Page 

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Cyrus Cooper is a Professor and Program Coordinator in the higher-level education sector in Ontario, Canada.

An Interview with Prof Cyrus Cooper

An Interview with Prof. Cyrus K. Cooper: What Realities Does the Hospitality Industry Face?

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In this interview, Matt Parkin, Business Development Lead at FindWRK is joined by Valerie Upfold. Val has worked in the hospitality industry for several decades, in both hotels and restaurants

Interview with Val

A Employer's Journey: Interview With Valerie Upfold

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In this interview, Matt Parkin, Business Development Lead at FindWRK was joined by Don Seneviratna an experienced hospitality professional with demonstrated history of working in Canadian restaurant industry.

Interview with Don 

An Employer's Journey: Interview With Don Seneviratna

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Consider these tips to attract more qualified candidates with your job postings. 

Attract More Candidates With These Job Posting Tips

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Here are four strategies to help improve your candidate experience to better position your company in today’s tight labour market.

4 Strategies to Improve Your Candidate Experience

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Pre-screening questions are a great way to gather more information about candidates to save you time from reaching out to unqualified individuals

Three Questions to Ask to Improve the Pre-Screening Experience for Candidates

Three Questions to Improve the Pre-Screening Experience for Candidates

FindWRK Blog Use Customers as Recruiters

Your team can only do so much. Help your customers help you fill your open roles.

4 Ways To Use Your Customers As Your Recruiters

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Getting a lot of work done is one thing - getting the right work done is another.

Efficiency vs. Prioritization: Are You Really Good At Time Management?

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An Applicant Tracking System is a computer function that isolates key information which screens potential candidates to help digitally manage the recruitment process.

What is an Applicant Tracking System and How Do I Beat the Bots?

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In the past year, nearly half a million new Canadians immigrated to Canada, with the same number expected in the next few years.

New Canadians in the Workforce: A Frontline Perspective

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If you’re going to understand the factors that influence and detract from your company’s growth, you’ll need input from your most valuable resource: your employees.

Master the Exit Interview & Get Ahead with the STAY Interview

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Optimize Your Start in Canada—How to Find Work as a New Canadian

Optimize Your Start in Canada— How to Find Work as a New Canadian

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With 2023 quickly approaching, it’s a great time to sit down and review your talent attraction strategy. 

5 Metrics For Evaluating Your Talent Attraction Strategy

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In the past year, nearly half a million new Canadians immigrated to Canada, with the same number expected in the next few years. While these individuals embark on a hopeful chapter of life, many meet challenges, specifically when finding work.

What Challenges Do New Canadians Face in the Workforce?

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Networking in Canada is all about relationship-building. Whether you’re strictly looking to develop a network of potential business associates or hoping to establish a wider circle of support, there are opportunities abound.

Networking in Canada: How Do I Build My Network as a New Canadian?

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Let’s explore why traditional resumes are obsolete and how new technology and recruiting tools can help you get a job faster and without all the hassle.

Looking for Tips to Improve Your Resume? Here’s Why You Should Ditch It

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Resumes are a tangible way for you to showcase professional skills and achievements.  Listing your information in this way is mildly outdated as there are a number of new recruiting tools to help you move your resume into the modern job market. 

How to Make Your Resume Stand Out in 2022

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Resumes are beginning to become obsolete in an increasingly digital world as recruiting technology and tools are constantly evolving.

The Future of the Resume: What is the Purpose of a Resume and Do I Need One?

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Immigration is filled with new adventures and challenges. Language and cultural differences are just a few of the  changes that newcomers will likely encounter. Now throw-in the additional task of securing a job. The key is knowing where to turn.

How to Find a Job for New Immigrants in Canada

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New immigrants on the job hunt often use standard recruitment methods. But wait a minute, who says that finding jobs in Canada for immigrants is a one-way street? At FindWRK, we understand the importance of real human connection.

Need to Get a Job in Canada as a New Immigrant?

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For recent immigrants, the usual nerves associated with a job interview may be compounded by additional pressures.

Interview Tips for New Immigrants

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Now that you’ve landed your dream job through FindWRK, how do you prepare for a job in the Canadian workforce while trying to acclimatize to workplace culture in Canada?

Canadian Workplace Culture

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A great interview with a prospective employer makes all the difference when you’re trying to land your dream job. But how do you stand out in a crowd full of competitors? 

How to Prepare for an Interview

Blog Image Is the Resume Still Relevant? Mastering the Modern Resume

Although communication techniques and employment trends change with time, the resume itself has endured. But will it continue to thrive in the modern job market?

Is the Resume Still Relevant? Mastering the Modern Resume

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Are you a person with the desire to connect, help, or make a difference in everyday interactions? The retail industry might be a perfect fit. Working in the retail industry is all about enhancing customer experience.

Break Into the Retail Industry

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Are you a creative individual with strong confidence and great communication skills? Do you love to perform in front of an audience? Jump start your career in the entertainment industry with FindWRK! 

Break Into the Entertainment Industry

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Are you a person that is driven by numbers? Or do you love to help people solve problems? The business industry, especially roles in office and administration, could be the perfect place for you.

Break Into the Business World

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Are you passionate about creating memorable experiences? The hospitality sector may be the perfect fit for you. The hospitality industry is a great fit for those looking to work with a team to curate the customer experience.

Break Into the Hospitality Industry

Blog Image The Logistics Industry

The supply chain and logistics industry involves the movement of goods. If you enjoy working on your feet and pride yourself on your organizational skills, then a role in the supply chain sector may be the right fit for you.

Break Into the Supply Chain and Logistics Sector

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Are you a hands-on worker who prefers to DO instead of watch? If you answered yes, you may want to consider a job in the skilled trades.

Break Into the Trades

FindWRK Resources Worker Testimonials

Let’s face it. Interviews can be nerve-wracking. Everyone wants to make a good first impression. There’s plenty of advice to be found regarding interview preparation but little is written about what not to do in an interview. 

What Not to Do in an Interview

FindWRK Blog Interview Tips Pillar Page

Congratulations! You’ve made it through the first step in the recruitment process to secure an interview. Now it’s time to polish your interview skills! There are many factors to consider so let's take you through everything you need to know.

Interview Tips and Tricks

FindWRK Blog What to Wear for an Interview

Wondering what to wear for an interview nowadays? You’re not alone. With remote and hybrid jobs on the rise, many people are uncertain about how to dress for success.

What to Wear for an Interview? Let’s Explore Proper Attire

FindWRK Blog New Canadians Pillar Page

Immigration is filled with new adventures. Language and cultural differences are just a few of the changes that newcomers will encounter. Now throw-in securing a job. Need some additional tips for the great Canadian job search? We’ve got you covered.

Job Search for New Canadians

FindWRK Blog Common Interview Questions

Perhaps the greatest piece of advice for anyone attending a job interview is to prepare ahead of time. While you may not be able to predict the future, you can successfully prepare for common interview questions and answers.

Interview Tips: Common Interview Questions and Answers

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The resume has long been a staple of job recruitment however, diversity is key, and technology is advancing faster than ever before. In today’s landscape resumes are becoming increasingly ineffective overtime.

Do I Need a Resume in 2022? How the Modern Job Market is Transforming the Resume

FindWRK Blog Why Caregiving is Everybody-s Business

The role of a caregiver is an all-day role - it doesn’t stop and start with the beginning and end of a shift. 

Why Caregiving is Everybody’s Business

FindWRK Blog Work Life Balance

Workplaces are flustered to adapt to the expectations of employees who have lived and adjusted to unprecedented times, and where some industries came to a halt in the height of lockdown, they are now back in full swing and navigating a new normal. 

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A Guide to Workplace Mental Health

Optimize Your Start in Canada— How to Find Work as a New Canadian

Do I Need a Resume in 2022? How the Modern Job Market is Transforming the Resume

5 Interview Tips to Help You Get the Job