Welcome to this episode of The Tonic, terrestrially broadcast on March 31, 2018 on AM740 and FM 96.7 in Toronto. Topics covered on the show track the lifestyle articles and themes published in Tonic Magazine. This week we discuss how to ace a job interview when you’re getting back into the market with Warren Bongard, the truth about collagen with Ryan Foley and an insider’s view of the current restaurant trends in Toronto with Vito Marinuzzi.

We specifically discuss:

Acing a Job Interview

first Impressions are key

judgments in the first 5 minutes

the most important thing you can do in a job interview

don’t be late, don’t sit, maintain eye contact

allow the interviewer to speak

don’t sell yourself

HR insider secrets

play defence, not offence

most common mistakes that interviewees make

post-interview etiquette

The Truth About Collagen:

what is collagen?

why should you supplement with collagen?

bovine sourced vs. marine sourced collagen

collagen peptides

what to look for when buying collagen supplements

molecular size of collagen peptide

An Insider’s View on Restaurant Trends

Do people order healthy choices on the menu?

organics and locally sourced ingredients

challenges in operating a restaurant in Toronto

increased minimum wage and other costs

increased prices, cheaper ingredients an smaller portions

emerging trends

plant based food

Vito’s favourites