Pursuit Happyness

If you are scheduled for an interview with a potential employer, having your resume prepared and picturing out the right corporate outfit to wear will not necessarily guarantee success. You can look smart and even sound smart, but there are instances when potential employers are looking for a key characteristic from an applicant – one of which refers to whether the applicant knows the right questions to ask employer in an interview.

P T Barnum was a Victorian businessman who is remembered for his traveling circus – the ‘greatest show on earth’ – and the weird and wonderful ‘exhibits’ it contained. For some, Barnum was an exploiter and an opportunist, a man who took advantage of the weak and the vulnerable and who preyed on the credulity of his audience – the phrase ‘There’s a sucker born every minute’ was coined by Barnum. For others, he is the epitome of success and philanthropy. He established Read more [...]

Image courtesy of Amelia PS/Flickr So you’ve got something you’re really passionate about. Perhaps it’s a hobby which you think you could turn into a business. Or a community project, or a novel you’re writing, or a diet or exercise routine which you’re really taking seriously this time. The problem is, you’ve got a day job. It takes up most of your time and energy each day. So how can you find the energy to get anything else done? I’ll be the first to admit that it’s Read more [...]

Canadian telecom giant TELUS recently commissioned a survey targeted at over 1000+ employees to study their opinions and attitudes on flexible work. The results were promising: 47% of respondents work remotely at least a few times a month 46% of workplaces currently offer a flexible working program 89% of employees agreed that allowing for flexible work makes a company more attractive to work for The majority of respondents say they are just as productive (48%) or more productive (39%) Read more [...]

The best things in life are always free, right? That theory went out the window when I started looking for ocean front property. One great thing you can get for free, right now, is the book Own Your Future: Update Your Skills with Resources and Career Ideas from Microsoft. You’re probably thinking it’s a ploy by Microsoft to get you to use their products, but I’ve read all 112 pages, and it’s a great set of information for both new grads, and those looking for help in charting out an existing Read more [...]