Toronto mayoral candidates and candidates running for Toronto council seats have remained mum on term limits and rank ballots. Practically speaking, a term limit already exists-it’s called voting. However, despite local governments overseeing our daily lives, voter participation has historically been low. Not-so-fun facts ( Toronto voter turnout post-amalgamation): 1997–45.6% …

Knowing what you want from your next job, boss, and employer is one of the best ways to boost your job search confidence and earn respect from potential employers. The hiring managers I know don’t hire candidates they don’t have confidence in or respect. I attribute my having committed myself…

Every candidate running for public office is good at one thing: Making election promises. Do you know what election winners aren’t good at? Fulfilling the promises that got them elected. Every election, Torontonians hear the same election promises: “I’ll address housing affordability in Toronto!” “I’ll reduce crime!” “I’ll remedy our…

All jobs are a means to an end, which is why all jobs have one thing in common-they come with a paycheck. Suppose I’m hungry and want a cheeseburger and onion rings. To achieve my goal, I drive to Harvey’s and order their angus burger with cheese and bacon and a side order of onion rings. In this scenario, eating the cheeseburger and onion rings is my “end” goal. I’m doing everything…

This is the third column of a 4-part series dealing with ageism while job hunting. Career coaches and job search experts claim you can fool employers about your age and beat ageism. The truth is, regardless of your age, nobody can “beat” ageism. Say you land an interview by concealing…

This is the fourth and final column of a 4-part series dealing with ageism while job hunting. The standard advice given by “experts” to overcome ageism revolves contorting yourself to “fit in,” “be accepted,” and “be invited.” …

How you think is everything. This is the fourth and final column of a 4-part series dealing with ageism while job hunting. The standard advice given by “experts” to overcome ageism revolves around contorting yourself to “fit in,” “be accepted,” “be invited.” Essentially, their advice is to conceal your age…

Your age is irrelevant. This is the third column of a 4-part series dealing with ageism while job hunting. Career coaches and job search experts claim you can fool employers about your age and beat ageism. The truth is, regardless of your age, nobody can “beat” ageism. Say you land…

This is the second of a 4-part series dealing with ageism while job hunting. There are two sides to every story and every issue. When it comes to hiring, there’s the employer’s side and the job seeker’s side. Employer’s side: Find the best candidate with the least perceived risks, willing…