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How to Successfully Build Your Freelancing Skills
Freelancing has become an increasingly popular career path in the last year. To succeed as a freelancer, make sure your skills are on point!

The Job Shop
Apr 12, 20214 min read


Turning Temp Work Into Full-Time Employment
We've seen many candidates who started temping, been noticed by their supervisors, and offered a permanent position. Here's how to do it.

The Job Shop
Mar 25, 20212 min read


How To Be Productive Working From Home
Working from home is not for everyone, so if you have to work from home go into it with a plan.

The Job Shop
Mar 24, 20212 min read


Pick Your "Word of the Year"
Looking to jump-start your goals? Consider setting a Word of the Year for yourself. It will help you stay focussed and organized.

The Job Shop
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Getting Back to Looking For Work
As the world is slowly starting to get back to normal, now is a great time to get your resume in order! Here are some tips to help!

The Job Shop
Mar 9, 20211 min read


Stay Motivated!
How badly do you want to achieve your goals? Are you motivated enough to keep pushing even when times are bleak and all hope seems lost?

The Job Shop
Feb 23, 20215 min read


Places to Search for a Job
Liz has gathered together a list of great resources to help you look for a new job!

The Job Shop
Feb 10, 20213 min read


Thank You Notes
The Post Interview Thank You Note is an important part of the hiring process. Make sure you know how to write one to help you stand out.

The Job Shop
Feb 2, 20213 min read


Liz's Job Search Tips
There is a lot going on right now and all the job search tips still apply but you will need to dig a little deeper.

The Job Shop
Jan 14, 20212 min read


How and Why to Include Volunteering on Your Resume
Not only is volunteering rewarding, it can also provide valuable experience and make you more desirable as a candidate.

The Job Shop
Dec 8, 20203 min read


A Great Time To Step Up Your Job Search
If you're capable of doing so now is actually a GREAT time to accelerate your job hunting. Hopefully, these bits of advice will help.

The Job Shop
Nov 18, 20205 min read


How To Make The Most of Being Unemployed
You're valuable, you matter, and being unemployed isn't an indictment of you as a person or an employee. Use this time for self-improvement.

The Job Shop
Nov 12, 20202 min read


Open Your Circle
We mostly see peoples’ end products, polished revisions, and final drafts, but the process of getting there is just as important.

The Job Shop
Oct 20, 20208 min read


Get Organized!
t’s a great time to take stock of what is important to you and what will bring you great satisfaction by freeing yourself of clutter.

The Job Shop
Sep 23, 20203 min read


Working and Parenting, During a Pandemic
Michelle talks about the similarities she's found between the things that have kept her sane at work and as a parent during the pandemic.

The Job Shop
Sep 16, 20203 min read


Getting to the Heart of Why We Network
“Networking is not about hunting. It is about farming. It’s all about cultivating relationships.”

The Job Shop
Sep 2, 20203 min read


Standing Out in Group Interviews
It's easy to feel intimidated in a room full of other candidates, but hopefully these tips will help you stand out!

The Job Shop
Aug 27, 20202 min read


Who Can Vouch For You
Consider who to ask for references before starting your job hunting process, and ensure they have positive things to say about you.

The Job Shop
Aug 20, 20202 min read


Working from Home: Tips for Productivity, Mental Health and Staying Healthy
Some people are already forecasting working from home well into 2021, so here are some tips for saying healthy, safe, and productive.

The Job Shop
Aug 18, 20203 min read


Learn to Train Your Brain
Practice some simple mindfulness techniques every day - the cumulative effect over time can be quite dazzling.

The Job Shop
Aug 17, 20203 min read
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