If you've ever been to an industry mixer event, you probably have a bad impression of networking. Either you believe networking is full of dead ends (and they are), or you struggle to really sell your personality and your work to prospects -- connecting with the unfamiliar can be daunting... read more →
Aug
16
Aug
04
Not since Generation X has modern media been so fixated with an age demographic. Bloggers and journalists treat the Millennial generation as something halfway between mystery and suspicion. Employers, marketers, and brand specialists swap almost-myths and hearsay of how to capture the elusive Millennial, swapping tactics like tackleboxes. Employers need... read more →
Jul
28
The tech industry, especially in an industry like Toronto’s, tend to produce very different experiences for different people. It’s an industry that tends to be in very high demand, but not always consistently across different positions and types of development work. This can lead to fairly sizable portion of tech... read more →
Jul
22
For the first time in the city’s history, TechWeek is coming to Toronto, and will run July 25th to the 29th across the lower downtown area. Hosted coast-to-coast across the United States for the last five years, 2016 represents a watershed moment for Canada’s up-and-coming tech nexus in a week... read more →
Jul
19
If you work in IT in any capacity, a coworker or a friend has undoubtedly tried to lure you into moving out West. Whether to Vancouver, Seattle, or San Francisco, you’ve probably had your ear talked off about the salary differences, the benefits, and just how beautiful and relaxing the... read more →
Jul
14
Over the last weekend of June, Apple began the testing of their Paid App Search feature. The feature is in line with Google Play’s promoted search. The move, shortly after Apple’s ad-blocking attempt with iOS9, isn’t without its controversy. Long-time Apple fans feel paid ads will lead to the same... read more →
Jul
12
LinkedIn’s resurgence in the job market as of late should come as no small surprise, given it’s recent acquisition by tech powerhouse Microsoft. Social spheres, and in particular professional ones, have begun to stake their ground and begin fighting over territory, industry, and personnel. But even if you can find... read more →
Jul
05
In the middle of June, Google announced a re-haul of its Sites feature. Overlooked by all but the dedicated of Googlites, Site and its workflow support is integrating with their wholesale new Springboard system. Similar to Microsoft’s Sway and Office’s Delve feature, Sprinboard Googles strongest assets first. Features such as... read more →
Jun
27
With a price tag of $26.2 billion USD, Microsoft’s acquisition of LinkedIn is by and far the biggest tech buyout in history. Described by investment bears as a Hail Mary pass on the part of Microsoft, a giant that some see as in the process of a shortfall. The announcement... read more →