Welcome to The Career Foundation's Future@Work Podcast Series. This is a pre-recorded interview between Evelyn Akselrod, Director of Strategic Development and Marie Meagher, with the Canadian Professional Sales Association.

The discussion focuses on how businesses can use consultative sales to support their clients, understand their needs, and create solutions that are mutually beneficial during the current economic downturn. Marie shares insights on the critical competencies of successful sales professionals and why sales training is a necessary investment — especially as we work to rebuild our client base and our businesses after the COVID-19 pandemic.

Resources: 

• The Career Foundation: https://careerfoundation.com 
• Canadian Professional Sales Association: https://www.cpsa.com/

Welcome to The Career Foundation's Future@Work Webinar Series. This is a pre-recorded meeting with four key players in the local tech sector: Evelyn Akselrod (Director of Strategic Development and Co-chair of The Career Foundation's IT Division); Ali Hirji (Project Manager, Durham College AI Hub); Medha Saraiya (CEO & Founder of ConnexHealth Inc.); and Yiorgos Boudouris (Talent Attraction Manager at Jobber and Co-founder of T.O. Tech Gives Back).

The group discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the tech sector, particularly in the Greater Toronto Area. How are people adapting to change? What should job seekers and employers be doing right now to prepare themselves for these changes? Which tech employers are hiring right now, and how can job seekers can connect with them?

Resources: 

• The Career Foundation: https://careerfoundation.com 
• Durham College AI Hub: https://durhamcollege.ca/about/office-of-research-services-innovation-and-entrepreneurship-orsie/the-ai-hub
• ConnexHealth Inc.: https://myconnexhealth.com/
• Jobber: https://getjobber.com/
• T.O. Tech Gives Back: https://www.totechgivesback.com/