We’ve all heard the age-old example of the classic interview question: “where do you see yourself in 5 years?”. I’m sure we all have some answers for this question, but what are the best answers to give to your interviewer? In her article, Jane...
We’ve all read plenty of articles that outline what to do at an interview; dress nicely, present yourself well, etc. Along with all the things you SHOULD do, there are of course many things that you shouldn’t. Even more serious, there are things that will...
This time of year, it can be hard trying to maintain positive energy in the workplace. The weather is cold and unforgiving, the holidays are over, and most days you’d rather be curled up in bed instead of sitting at your desk at work. But fear not– we...
We all know landing a job is a lot more than just having the relevant experience. At Contemporaries, our CEO’s well-built relationships with her clients are what can get you in the door. However, you still need to prove yourself once you get the opportunity...
When listing your skills, it’s very easy to focus on “hard skills” (such as MS Office and other technical programs) and to forget about our “soft skills”. You may be wondering what the definition of soft skills even is. Soft skills are...
