Career Resources

By: Shay White As you may have seen in our webinar with Emily Dupuy as well as this blog post, networking is KEY. It allows you to form personal connections with others and market yourself for the potential job opportunities out there in an informal way. As a job seeker, networking is key, but it’s […]

By: Alyssa Mossman  If there’s one thing women can relate to, it’s self-doubt. The hesitation before trying something new The need to prove ourselves when we’re the only woman in the room The stress of feeling like we have to have every part of our lives under control and organized every second of the day […]

By: Alyssa Mossman  Woman Leaders Create More Jobs Although just 2.7% of companies with a woman CEO were backed by venture capitalists between 2011 and 2013, a new study shows that woman entrepreneurs are growing their businesses at higher rates than their male counterparts – and this means more job creation! The average global growth […]

By: Shay White LeadingTalent is the place for you to go if you are looking for more women to join your company and have leadership positions available. But how can your company utilize our job board most effectively and attract the right candidates? Read on to find out!  First, let’s create an account on LeadingTalent.ca.      […]

By: Shay White  You may have noticed Leading Talent’s social media was abuzz last Wednesday as we held one of the first #LTCWebinars where we learned how to “Master the Art of Networking” with Emily Dupuy!*   If you missed the webinar, have no fear! We’ve got a quick 3 point summary right here, so read […]

By Shay White: Linkedin has quickly proven to be a fantastic social media site for business professionals to connect and find fresh talent. If you don’t already have a Linkedin account, then I suggest you make one right now! Click here for tips to get started.   If you do have a Linkedin account already, then […]

By: Shay White  In his well articulated article, Glenn Llopis, an Opportunity Expert and author of Earning Serendipity: 4 Skills for Creating and Sustaining Good Fortune in Your Work as well as several other books, reflects on the women in his life who have made such a big impact and the qualities he has seen […]

By: Shay White The job hunt has a reputation of being long and arduous. At Women in Leadership, we say don’t let it get you down! Here are 5 things you can do right now and make the most out of your job hunt and get the interviews you deserve!  Customize your resume and cover letter […]

Nowadays the job hunt has become much more than simply looking up a job in the classifieds section of your local newspaper and emailing your resumé in. We live in an increasingly digital world where simply waiting for the right job to appear won’t get you anywhere. Therefore, it’s no surprise that those who actively […]

People often ask me why I founded WIL. Finding my calling was very important to me. When I graduated from university, I felt there was so much opportunity.  What was most important to me, was to find work that I loved. I founded WIL out of a desire to help other women see their own […]