<description>We spoke to a lot of amazing experts in 2017. Lawyers, HR managers, coaches – even a futurist. And as we near the end of the year, we went back to a few of our favourites to ask them one simple question: what will 2018 bring?

For more expert advice for small business owners, hirers, and HR professionals, visit our blog for employers at hiring.workopolis.com.

For more career advice, visit our blog for seekers at careers.workopolis.com for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.

Theme music by Code Pie: codepie.bandcamp.com/

“Here’s the thing,” “Sad marimba planet,” “As I was saying,” “Looking back,” “Small steps,” “Not Alone,” and “Tech toys”  by Lee Rosevere, are used under a Creative Commons Attribution License / edited for length: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/</description>

We spoke to a lot of amazing experts in 2017. Law…

We spoke to a lot of amazing experts in 2017. Lawyers, HR managers, coaches – even a futurist. And as we near the end of the year, we went back to a few of our favourites to ask them one simple question: what will 2018 bring?

For more expert advice for small business owners, hirers, and HR professionals, visit our blog for employers at hiring.workopolis.com.

For more career advice, visit our blog for seekers at careers.workopolis.com for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.

Theme music by Code Pie: codepie.bandcamp.com/

“Here’s the thing,” “Sad marimba planet,” “As I was saying,” “Looking back,” “Small steps,” “Not Alone,” and “Tech toys”  by Lee Rosevere, are used under a Creative Commons Attribution License / edited for length: freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

7 trends all job seekers need to know for 2018

<description>Negotiation is always a challenge, but counter offers are their own unique beast altogether. We sit down with an HR expert, a recruiter, and a recently-departed Workopolis employee (yes it was awkward) to talk about how to negotiate a counter offer, if accepting one is a mistake, and much more.  

For more job search tips, interviewing tricks, and more, please visit our blog for seekers at https://careers.workopolis.com/.

Theme music by Code Pie: https://codepie.bandcamp.com/

“Under Suspicion,” “Curiousity,” “Puzzle Pieces” and “Let’s start at the beginning” by Lee Rosevere, are used under a Creative Commons Attribution License / edited for length: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/</description>

Negotiation is always a challenge, but counter of…

Negotiation is always a challenge, but counter offers are their own unique beast altogether. We sit down with an HR expert, a recruiter, and a recently-departed Workopolis employee (yes it was awkward) to talk about how to negotiate a counter offer, if accepting one is a mistake, and much more.  

For more job search tips, interviewing tricks, and more, please visit our blog for seekers at https://careers.workopolis.com/.

Theme music by Code Pie: https://codepie.bandcamp.com/

“Under Suspicion,” “Curiousity,” “Puzzle Pieces” and “Let’s start at the beginning” by Lee Rosevere, are used under a Creative Commons Attribution License / edited for length: http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rosevere/

What you need to know before accepting a counter offer

<description>The expression “just be yourself” may be a cliché, but every now and then, you meet someone that proves just how beneficial that kind of approach can be. 

Consider the case of Jon Montgomery…an Olympic gold medalist in 2010, he made headlines around the country for celebrating with a pitcher of beer. He’s since turned that confident, fun-loving persona into a successful run as the host of the Amazing Race Canada. 

We spoke to the man himself, and got his take on career changes, confidence, and how to be a good teammate.

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.</description>

The expression “just be yourself” may be a cliché…

The expression “just be yourself” may be a cliché, but every now and then, you meet someone that proves just how beneficial that kind of approach can be. 

Consider the case of Jon Montgomery…an Olympic gold medalist in 2010, he made headlines around the country for celebrating with a pitcher of beer. He’s since turned that confident, fun-loving persona into a successful run as the host of the Amazing Race Canada. 

We spoke to the man himself, and got his take on career changes, confidence, and how to be a good teammate.

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.

From Beer Guy to Amazing Race Canada: Career inspiration from Jon Montgomery

<description>Would you let your company implant a microchip in your hand?

Well, there are 50 people in Wisconsin who are doing just that. Employees at Three Square Market, a provider of break room solutions, will soon have a microchip between their thumb and index finger, which will let them buy snacks, log into computers, and use the company printer. 

Is this a sign of things to come for the Canadian workforce? To find out, we spoke with futurist Richard Worzel. 

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.</description>

Would you let your company implant a microchip in…

Would you let your company implant a microchip in your hand?

Well, there are 50 people in Wisconsin who are doing just that. Employees at Three Square Market, a provider of break room solutions, will soon have a microchip between their thumb and index finger, which will let them buy snacks, log into computers, and use the company printer. 

Is this a sign of things to come for the Canadian workforce? To find out, we spoke with futurist Richard Worzel. 

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.

Microchips and automation: Workplace predictions from a futurist

<description>In theory, writing a resume should be easy. It's just a short document listing all your experience and skills. In practice, though, writing an effective resume (one that lets you stand out from the crowd) can be very challenging. 

To shed some light on the fine art of resume writing, we spoke to Sonya Matheson, Workopolis’ employer branding and recruitment services manager.

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.</description>

In theory, writing a resume should be easy. It's …

In theory, writing a resume should be easy. It's just a short document listing all your experience and skills. In practice, though, writing an effective resume (one that lets you stand out from the crowd) can be very challenging. 

To shed some light on the fine art of resume writing, we spoke to Sonya Matheson, Workopolis’ employer branding and recruitment services manager.

For more career advice, visit careers.workopolis.com/advice/ for job search tips, interviewing tricks, and much more.

Resume writing tips from a resume expert

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