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You need a carefully crafted hiring script to win a job hunt

You need a carefully crafted hiring script to win a job hunt

Hitting these four points will help you tell a compelling story and persuader recruiters you can help them in the years ahead
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Storm brings snow day for some in B.C., a brutal blast of winter reality for others

Storm brings snow day for some in B.C., a brutal blast of winter reality for others

VANCOUVER — The winter storm that blanketed southern British Columbia with snow Wednesday meant a day off work or school for some, but it had much harsher implications for those without a home.
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Returning to the office — the big win for the lazy employee

Returning to the office — the big win for the lazy employee

Being lazy may actually be easier at the office where they can blend in and 'hide in plain sight.'
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I was laid off because of a shortage of work. Is my employer obliged to rehire me first?

I was laid off because of a shortage of work. Is my employer obliged to rehire me first?

Unfortunately, for most non-union employees, there is no obligation for an employer to recall employees who are on lay-off in any particular order, or at all.
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If you earned money from a side hustle in 2023, here's what you need to know

If you earned money from a side hustle in 2023, here's what you need to know

Survey findings from internet domain registry GoDaddy, released in May, 2023, showed that people between 25 and 44 were the age group most likely to pick up a side gig.
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Can my employer prevent me from accepting tips?

Can my employer prevent me from accepting tips?

Employers have the right to set ethical, professional and operational policies for the workplace, including tipping policies, and employees have obligations to obey them.
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Will it cost you $350,000 to raise a child? There’s the easy math and then there’s the right math

Will it cost you $350,000 to raise a child? There’s the easy math and then there’s the right math

To really understand what these numbers mean, would-be parents need to take a closer look at their individual circumstances.
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B.C. salmon farms linked to explosive spike in wild fish deaths

B.C. salmon farms linked to explosive spike in wild fish deaths

An estimated 817,265 herring were killed by B.C. salmon farms in 2022, many found with their 'eyes blown out' after getting sucked into a machine that removes sea lice.
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Schools struggling to retain staff, union says

Schools struggling to retain staff, union says

“I was told last week that there are teachers at a school who are crying in a bathroom because they can’t cope but they are still showing up for work."
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Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

Twenty-five per cent of Canadians believe a degree is necessary for economic success

TORONTO — A new survey suggests one in four Canadians believe a university degree is essential to succeed economically.
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