Tag: career information

Are you holding back your own business with missed opportunity?

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It continues to amaze me how many entrepreneurs and small business owners spend so much time trying to search out business, but miss great opportunities when presented to them right under their nose. It baffles me, but I see it all the time. People… Continue Reading “Are you holding back your own business with missed opportunity?”

Preparation is the first step to a great interview

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The message was loud and clear, be prepared! Candidates that just plan on showing up and going through the motions have little chance of success in the competitive world of finding a job with the carriers of today. Be prepared, have your own equipment,… Continue Reading “Preparation is the first step to a great interview”

Become a Personal Brand with Paul Copcutt

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Bruce chats with branding expert Paul Copcutt on the importance of creating a strong brand as an employee in the trucking industry. Understand why having a brand is important even if you are not in business and how that can help you move into… Continue Reading “Become a Personal Brand with Paul Copcutt”

HIEC Event Inspires Youth

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The other night I had the pleasure and honour to be one of the keynote speakers at the Halton Industry Education Council’s Men as Career Coaches event. Over 300 guests filled the room to be inspired by the careers and stories of others. As… Continue Reading “HIEC Event Inspires Youth”

Become an Expedite Driver

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In this episode Bruce talks about how to become an expedite driver and the benefits and downfalls of that part of the industry. Learn why this is an easy way to enter the industry and how you can become an owner operator in the… Continue Reading “Become an Expedite Driver”