The “mute” button was our most handy tool.
Browsing Category Working in Canada
My Insightful Experience in an Inbound Call Centre (Part I)
The first lead came early December. MaxSys, an Ottawa-based staffing agency, was hiring call centre agents for a short-term contract.
The World Needs More Proofreaders – Swarovski Ad Fail
I catch funny typos all the time for my clients.
I Ain’t Working for Free (And Neither Should You)
Other professionals don’t work for free. Creative people shouldn’t either.
And incidentally, neither should immigrants.
Don’t get me wrong: volunteering can be a great way to rebuild a network in your field when you arrive in Canada, to gain Canadian work experience and to update or expand your skills.
Working in Canada – The Ugly Side of The Work Culture
Mrs. Smith had absolutely no idea that her ten-year-long career was going to end that day.
Working in Canada – The Bad Sides of the Work Culture
Canadian workplaces also have a number of issues newcomers will spot fast enough.