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Slowly but steadily, employers have begun to embrace skills-first hiring, LinkedIn reports. The practice of valuing a candidate’s skills over “more superficial signals like an impressive alma mater or previous employer” has been talked about for some time but recently has approached the mainstream. “Scrappy, self-taught types won’t have shiny brand names on their resume,” […]
Canada’s Most In-Demand Job Skills in 2023
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year—driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. Data from Morgan McKinley’s 2023 Salary Guide agrees, suggesting half of tech employers in Canada could lose staff members this year […]
Up-What? IBM Study Highlights Confusion in Canada Around Digital Credentials
Job seekers, students, and career changers around the world want to pursue roles related to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics across different industries—but say they are not familiar with career options, according to a recent survey from IBM. “As Canadian businesses increasingly adopt new technologies including Artificial Intelligence and Hybrid Cloud, we are seeing increased […]
Software Engineers Continue to Wear Crown in Canada as Companies Compete for Tech Talent
Data from LinkedIn recently confirmed what everyone in tech already knew: that coding is a coveted skill in Canada and beyond. In a complex and challenging market—from hybrid work to economic tightening—companies are doing everything in their power to attract and retain talented engineers, who remain the essential life-force of many tech organizations. “Technology plays […]
Critical Skills Needed to Land Today’s Hottest Roles in Canadian Tech
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year—driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. The survey found that 38% desire higher pay while also revealing that 30% are looking to pursue a better […]
The 20 Fastest-growing Job Titles In Canada
Despite economic uncertainty and global hiring slowing down, a recent global survey from LinkedIn reveals that 60% of professionals are considering a new job this year – driven by the desire for bigger salaries as the cost-of-living increases. The survey found that 38% desire higher pay while also revealing that 30% are looking to pursue a […]
Economic Uncertainty Causes ‘Career Cushioning’ in Canada, LinkedIn Observes
Statistics Canada data suggests that job vacancies are on the rise, with nearly a million unfilled positions as of August. Do we have enough talent in the pipeline? The last few months have also seen a number of Canadian firms laying off workers, even in hot regions like Vancouver, whose momentum is now in flux. […]
LinkedIn’s 15 Startups Where Canadians Want To Work
Starting and growing a company has always been tough, but it’s especially tough right now. As the working world navigates widespread inflation and economic uncertainty, it’s getting more challenging for young companies to get investment and grow quickly. But while it’s a challenging moment, some argue that innovative ideas are born in times of uncertainty. […]
LinkedIn Exec Highlights Most Important Job Skills in Turbulent Market
The world changes rapidly these days and the job market is no exception. Some experts argue it’s more important than ever to remain up-to-date with your skill-set as we reflect on a wildly different past and look to navigate potentially turbulent times ahead. “Over the last couple of years, we’ve seen the world of work […]
Technology Is The Industry With The Most Entry-level Hires
LinkedIn has released its Guide to Kickstarting Your Career, which answers questions job seekers are asking, like which industries are doing most of the entry-level hiring. According to the report, the industry with the most entry-level hires was Technology and Information. IT Services and Telecommunications also made the top 5 industries. The most in-demand entry-level job […]