Why Do Job Seekers Keep Refusing to Leverage Numbers?

Business is all about numbers, making numbers the language of business. It’s puzzling why so many job seekers make their job search harder than needed by not speaking the language of business. The most common job search advice is to use numbers to showcase what you’re capable of. However, I rarely see a resume or LinkedIn profile populated… Read More »

Huwag Ipokrito ni Edwin Esteba 

Sa content creator na taga canada Bakit kinikita nyo dito sa pinas ay ikinukumpara? Oo, dito dolyar ang ating kinikita Pero pesos ba ang ating ginagasta? Huwag nang ipagyabang kung malaki ang sweldo mo Alam naman natin sa bills dito kulang pa ito Kaya nga karamihan ay nagdodoble ng trabaho Lalo na iyong mabababa ang sweldo Hindi naman… Read More »

The New Mom Project

The 2021 Census data showed that poverty rates in Toronto decreased for all age groups from 2015 to 2020. Notably, poverty among working-age adults was reduced by over seven percentage points during this period. Consequently, child poverty decreased significantly by almost 12 percentage points. Despite these encouraging survey results, low-income families, particularly mothers and new moms, still face… Read More »

Huwag Ipokrito  ni Edwin Esteba

Sa content creator na taga canada Bakit kinikita nyo dito sa pinas ay ikinukumpara? Oo, dito dolyar ang ating kinikita Pero pesos ba ang ating ginagasta? Huwag nang ipagyabang kung malaki ang sweldo mo Alam naman natin sa bills dito kulang pa ito Kaya nga karamihan ay nagdodoble ng trabaho Lalo na iyong mabababa ang sweldo Hindi naman… Read More »

This Summer, Support Your Local Businesses on Social Media

Most people use social media to serve their self-interests. What could be more self-serving than evangelizing your local businesses, the heartbeats of your community’s economy? Thriving local businesses create local jobs, support local charities, and often offer a broad range of goods and services not found elsewhere. It’s the eclectic mix of independent coffee shops, restaurants, specialty shops,… Read More »

A Season and a Purpose to Everything

“To everything turn, turn, turn/There is a season turn, turn, turn/And a time to every purpose under Heaven.” — Lyrics from Turn! Turn! Turn! by the Byrds. “In the quest we undertake for the best possible life we are capable of —an individually tailored best life for each—there has inevitably to be something ideal, and much practical.” —… Read More »

When Interviewing Speak to B, C and D (Examples)

In my previous column, I outlined the steps for preparing for an interview: I wrote it’s understandable for interviewers to be interested in a candidate’s reason(s) for being interested in the job. Therefore, ensure you have a solid grasp of why you want the job and can confidently answer, “Why do you want this job?” or “Why do you… Read More »

Ah, Basta Mahal Kita Araw-Araw

One afternoon, while I was overlooking the lake over at our balcony, I thought of writing about Love—well, in the middle of good weather, the sky is bright, there are no clouds around, a bit of calm wind, and my mind is full of positive thoughts. Writing about Love amid all the bad news we read in the… Read More »

The Children’s Book Bank: Books for All Kids in Need

The Children’s Book Bank provides free books and literacy support to children in high-needs neighbourhoods in Toronto. Its purpose is to provide equal access to books for all children, thereby improving literacy rates and socioeconomic outcomes. They give away free books to children ages 0-18 at its two locations: Daniels Spectrum in Regent Park and 561 Sherbourne Street… Read More »

JUNE IS SENIORS’ MONTH

June marks Seniors Month in Ontario, a special time dedicated to celebrating and acknowledging the invaluable contributions of our elderly community members. This year’s theme, “Working for Seniors,” underscores the importance of programs and services designed to keep seniors fit, healthy, active, and engaged within their families, friends, and communities. Across the province, June will be filled with… Read More »