An ostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an opening, called a stoma, to allow waste to exit the body when normal functions are disrupted. This procedure is often necessary due to medical conditions such as colorectal cancer, Crohn’s disease, or traumatic injury. Depending on the affected organ, patients may undergo a colostomy, ileostomy, or urostomy, each designed… Read More »
You don’t own your job; your employer does, making the phrase “my job” an oxymoron. Layoffs illustrate that jobs belong to employers, not employees. In 2025, as layoffs remain prevalent and the economy becomes more unpredictable, job seekers, as if in denial, continue to equate finding a job with finding a permanent home. This mindset leads to prolonged… Read More »
Social media amplifies the fact that people will quibble over anything. LinkedIn isn’t immune to this type of, for lack of a better word, “engagement.” The latest quarrelling is over whether or not 80% of all jobs aren’t advertised, the estimated (keyword) size of the hidden job market, an estimate that’s been tossed around for as long as… Read More »
Thanks to the Internet, we live in a strange age of parasocial relationships. Social media users feel they know the people they read, view, and follow. Ever since Google declared me an “Internet Personality” (Google “Nick Kossovan”), the number of “I feel like I know you” reach out and comments have significantly increased. You don’t truly know someone… Read More »
A groundbreaking study from Baycrest has revealed that elevated blood sugar levels may impair brain health—even in individuals without diabetes. While the link between blood sugar and cognitive decline has long been established in those diagnosed with diabetes, this new research is the first to show that even moderately elevated glucose levels can negatively impact brain function in… Read More »
Many job seekers won’t like the following: When you’re not selected for an interview, for subsequent interviews, or hired, chances are the hiring manager didn’t think you’d be a value-add to the company. When a hiring manager considers a candidate, especially during the interview phase, they ask themselves four essential questions: The fourth question is the determining factor;… Read More »
Down syndrome, a genetic condition caused by an extra copy of chromosome 21, affects individuals worldwide at varying rates. In 2019, the global age-standardized prevalence stood at approximately 21.51 per 100,000 people, underscoring its widespread impact. Some regions, such as Southern Latin America and Western Europe, report significantly higher rates—around 65 cases per 100,000—highlighting the influence of maternal… Read More »
Social media amplifies the fact that people will quibble over anything. LinkedIn isn’t immune to this type of, for lack of a better word, “engagement.” The latest quarrelling is over whether or not 80% of all jobs aren’t advertised, the estimated (keyword) size of the hidden job market, an estimate that’s been tossed around for as long as… Read More »
“The devil is in the details” is an idiom highlighting how small details can significantly affect the outcome of something and that attention to detail is the difference between something good and something great. This phrase captures the essence of job search success. A misplaced decimal point on a financial spreadsheet will result in inaccurate reporting. It only… Read More »
With the advent of spring, “hope springs eternal in the human breast” again as English poet Alexander Pope wisely expressed in his 1732 poem An Essay on Man. I say rightly so. It feels like a primordial urge within every man which keeps us going on no matter the challenges. With this in mind and heart, I proceed… Read More »