Summer is the time of year many people look for new jobs. Maybe it’s the spring air, the feelings of newness? Maybe you are a new grad looking for your first career? Maybe you’re simply looking for a change? Whatever the reason, here at NLG, we want to help you take your job search to […]
If you’ve been job-hunting, you may have realized that one big thing employers look for in their employees is initiative. Initiative is the ability to take charge and complete your tasks independently, to be a “self-starter”. While the definition is helpful, it doesn’t exactly clarify what a self-starter looks like. The Economic Times recently published […]
Across Canada skilled trade workers are in shortage. This has been a running theme for months and the pattern only seems to keep progressing. Some steps are being taken to try to resolve the shortage and meet demand, however. For example, Skills Ontario recently brought on a new CEO, Ina Howcroft, who believes there is […]
Being in a leadership position presents its own unique set of challenges. Not only do you have duties and tasks to complete, but also you must manage a group of people and help them work strongly together as a team. In any organization, there are certain qualities a manager should possess: Self-Motivated. A good manager […]
Job-hunting can be a difficult process. Finding job opportunities that match your interests and skills, preparing for an interview and finally receiving the job offer of your dreams can feel like a ling path. Here at NLG we would like to offer you some hope and advice. Milton Berle once said, “If opportunity does not […]