7 skills employers of the future will be looking for
The world of work is in a constant state of flux. The skills needed to be successful in today’s workforce differ substantially from those of the past. By the same logic, future occupations will also require completely new skills. New roles will come into being, some of which we don’t yet have names for, as…
How has COVID-19 changed the job market?
As we draw closer to the midway point of 2020, we can all reflect on what an unusual year it’s been so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. But as the weeks of lockdown have rolled by, we’re becoming used to a new normal.…
How has Lockdown changed the job market?
As we draw closer to the midway point of 2020, we can all reflect on what an unusual year it’s been so far. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed our lives in ways we couldn’t have imagined back in January. But as the weeks of lockdown have rolled by, we’re becoming used to a new normal.…
Top 10 courses for tech beginners
The tech industry is one of the most vibrant and fast-growing in the world, with demand for web services soaring even before the coronavirus pandemic pushed many businesses into operating online only.In the future, tech skills will be increasingly valuable in a competitive jobs market. With the world moving online at an ever-faster pace, it’s…
How to choose a career
Whether you’re young and at school, you’ve recently graduated, or you’ve been in the same job for some time, there’s the chance you haven’t quite yet got to where you want to be in terms of having your dream job. The issue for many is either how to get to their final destination, or perhaps even…
The best-paying jobs in 2020 and how to get them
Salary is not the only consideration when you’re looking to improve your career prospects, but having an understanding of the best paying jobs and how to get them can be helpful in planning your career path. As you would expect, medical careers rank highly, but they are far from the only sector with high-paying jobs. We’ve…
How Eric found a new career path in the midst of tough times
Eric lost his career, home, and the ability to pursue his degree due to a serious illness. His decision to pursue the Google IT Support Professional Certificate helped him regain his footing. My name is Eric and I live in the state of Oregon. When I was thirty years old, I decided to go back…
Quarantine won’t last forever. Do something new!
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The 10 best jobs for remote working
With using public transport to travel to work being discouraged in the wake of the COVID-19 epidemic, and social distancing becoming the norm for offices that are reopening, remote working has never seemed more appealing.In spite of the economic instability provoked by the coronavirus, there are still many in-demand jobs out there that let you…
Coursera in Toronto Engages the Local Tech Community
In early February, nearly 50 members of the Ladies Learning Code community joined us in our Toronto office for a two-part workshop on artificial intelligence. by Ashley Sutherland, Office Manager, Toronto As our team in Toronto grows, so does our mission to transform lives through learning. We were humbled recently to take that mission beyond…
