As an international student or recent grad hoping to break into the Canadian job scene for the first time, keep in mind that being different is okay, but you should still be prepared to be flexible and understand the unique traits that make Canadian work culture what it is.

Office parties, as scary as they can be, are great ways to meet new people, network and even have a lot of fun. These are a few sure fire ways of getting you through your next office party unscathed and in style.

Most of us have either left a company or have been let go before, and we often don’t know if we should ever talk to our former managers again. I say we should. We should stay in touch, maintain a relationship and always follow up.

Tears began to well up in my eyes. The more I tried to resist them, the more they accumulated. After seconds of hovering, tiny drops spilled over my lower eyelids and slowly trickled down my cheek. The words “organizational restructuring,” “downsizing” and “financial constraints” echoed in my ear minutes after I hung up the telephone.

You probably spend 90% of your week with your coworkers and the relationships you form can be lasting and influential to your career. But what happens when your co-worker, and friend, gets promoted to a position as your superior? Does the relationship stay the same?

It may seem simple to put in a good word for a friend. Recommending a friend could help your career, but it could also do some serious damage. Consider these possible outcomes of having a friend as a coworker before you put your name on the line.

Most jobs within a particular field or category at a particular level have the same basic description. Where they vary is in their corporate culture, so it’s important to figure out what type of culture works for you. But what exactly defines corporate culture? How can you determine your ideal fit with a company’s culture before becoming an employee?

When it comes to first impressions, an outfit can make all the difference in the world. Here are a few outfit ideas that can satisfy business professional and business casual dress requirements. Wear these styles to achieve a polished and professional image no matter what the event.

When it comes to first impressions, an outfit can make all the difference in the world. Here are a few outfit ideas that can satisfy business professional and business casual dress requirements. Wear these styles to achieve a polished and professional image no matter what the event.

After interviewing extensively and consequently writing countless thank you notes, you start to wonder how important they are. Do people actually read them? Does sending a thank you note make someone more likely to hire you?