Job Seeker Blog

What is up with job titles?

I was recently asked at Toastmasters to ask if it is worthwhile having an important…

Cost of living in 2019

By now I’m sure we’re all familiar with the term “cost of living”. Usually, it’s…

Reference checks for skilled tradespeople

Our last entry on reference checks delved into best practices when hiring for management roles.…

Job seekers, your Facebook profile is just as important as your resume

2019 is bringing huge changes to the way employers hire, and right now more employers…

Kitimat LNG – Why you should consider more than a camp job

Photo Credit: "Prince Rupert Harbour (British Columbia, Canada)" by Loco Designs is licensed under CC BY 2.0…

Journeyman vs Journeyperson

We recently had a question on our Facebook page on why a client was using…

Getting People Interested in the Trades

One of the best ways to get more women interested in the trades is having…

Facebook Password Scams and Job Scam Spam

We have all seen dozens of email scams, but imagine receiving one of your personal…

How Does Your Military Experience Translate to Trades?

I’ve spoken several times of my desire to have more employers consider veterans as employees.…

Helping Women Get a Foot in the Door

The trades seem to be one of those things that people understand only on a…