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From Passive Job Seeker to Creating Your Own Job
Talking about the Future Of Work is one of my passions, and in last week’s workshop we looked at what’s actually changing: tighter requisitions, skills-first hiring, and managers who remember strong interactions far more than a stack of 500 resumes. My message to students was simple: in this market, the advantage goes to those who shift from passive applicant to outcome-creator—people who understand the business context, ask better questions, and show up (online and in perso
Silvana Mello
Nov 52 min read
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What I Learned Inside a Recruitment Agency
Anyone who knows me knows how much I love to learn. Curiosity and a deep drive to understand things have always guided my career. It is how I grow, connect, and find purpose in my work. Â I had the opportunity to step inside a recruitment agency and see how recruitment truly works from the inside out, in partnership with Express Employment in Whitby, ON . After years of working in HR, career development, and talent management, this was my first inside look at the full ecosyst
Silvana Mello
Oct 232 min read
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From First Job to Career Growth: How to Master Salary Negotiation at Every Stage
Salary negotiation isn’t just about asking for more; it’s about understanding your value and learning how to communicate it with confidence. Whether you’re accepting your first internship or transitioning into leadership, the way you approach a salary conversation will influence how others perceive your readiness, professionalism, and self-awareness. During our recent workshop with ALPFA , I had the pleasure of talking about what makes a negotiation effective: clarity, prepar
Silvana Mello
Oct 223 min read
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