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Commit to 10 hours of preparation before a job interview

Commit to 10 hours of preparation before a job interview

It’s not just that you will be better armed and able to answer questions more effectively, you will also be more confident, and that counts
B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total

B.C. caps international post-secondary student enrolment at 30 per cent of total

VICTORIA — British Columbia's government has introduced new guidelines for public post-secondary education institutions, capping the number of international students at 30 per cent of their total enrolment.
Office politics are inevitable and beneficial. Here’s how to play the smart way

Office politics are inevitable and beneficial. Here’s how to play the smart way

It’s difficult to get a proper gauge of one’s influence within an organization, but having a reasonable understanding is a key political skill
British Columbians work fewer hours than most Canadians, says law firm study

British Columbians work fewer hours than most Canadians, says law firm study

Alberta law firm study found Newfoundlanders the most overworked in Canada
Not taking advantage of the strengths of neurodiverse job candidates is a big mistake

Not taking advantage of the strengths of neurodiverse job candidates is a big mistake

Neurodiverse workers have unique strengths that employers can take advantage of
B.C. to provide more funding for new medical school, founding dean appointed

B.C. to provide more funding for new medical school, founding dean appointed

The school is on track to open in 2026.
I was laid off at 57. How do I start over?

I was laid off at 57. How do I start over?

It’s crucial to acknowledge and process your emotions during this time. Grieving the loss of a long-term job is natural and necessary.
Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Work friends can be hard to find. How to combat loneliness in the workplace

Twice each month, executives at the dating app company Hinge gather for a team meeting. But rather than dive into discussions about metrics or revenue, they begin by simply talking.
Trying to look busy is a wasteful, but often necessary, part of many jobs

Trying to look busy is a wasteful, but often necessary, part of many jobs

Employees spend about 76 per cent of their eight-hour shift working, and 2 hours focused on something other than work, survey says
I’m returning to work after parental leave. What steps can I take to hit the ground running?

I’m returning to work after parental leave. What steps can I take to hit the ground running?

Also, how to decompress on vacation, why companies need to address automation and the compelling case for more mental health benefits