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During the 2016 HRMA Conference + Tradeshow, we had a chance to speak with Vancouver TheatreSports™ League's Ken Lawson and Angela Galanopoulos, who shed some light on how improv is being utilized as a skill development tool for corporations and businesses. (View full podcast episode below for more details) VANCOUVER THEATRESPORTS™ LEAGUE: http://www.vtsl.com/ We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post How Improv Can Be Applied to Business – Vancouver TheatreSports™ League [BGH067] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

What defines a good job? One where you're working in an expensive office five days a week? More often than not, it's about the relationships you build in the workplace and the joy you get out of what you do. And we've found that for the so called "unsexy" jobs in the market, skilled labor for instance, the people in these types of roles are often twice as happy as their other counterparts. We wanted to explore this topic a little further on our latest episode of Big Game Hunters, and talk about how passion comes into play for all this. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Following one's passion 01:59 - Passion is something you discover not born with 02:37 - Not everybody can be innovators 03:59 - The symmetry of skilled labor 05:26 - Trying new things 06:26 - Why people are unhappy in their careers / Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post The Forgotten Value of “Unsexy” Jobs [BGH066] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Timothy Sykes, a self-made millionaire trader, joins us on The Spotlight this week to talk about how he got into penny stock trading business. Now with his large following of students, he hopes to share what he has learned over the years and help others grow their income using his refined strategy. (Click below to play full interview) 00:00 - Introduction / How it all started 02:47 - Why penny stocks? 08:40 - Educating students and sharing tricks 14:00 - Misinformation: Taking advantage of penny stocks collapses 15:40 - Wolf Millionaire and other ventures 19:09 - What's next for Timothy Sykes? 20:38 - Closing thoughts If you wish to learn more about Tim, visit the links below. The post Timothy Sykes on Stock Trading, Teaching, and… Skynet? [TS023] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Sometimes, poor culture fit can get in the way of having a productive workplace, and can prove to be toxic to your coworkers. On this episode of Big Game Hunters, Michael and Rory discuss how to identify these areas of concern and the behaviors you need to avoid going forward in your professional career. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 00:40 - How contentment can affect your professional behavior 01:35 - Employees who aren't collaborative or team-oriented 03:16 - Entitlement and disrespect 04:37 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Culture Fit: Why It’s a Top Reason Employees Get Terminated [BGH065] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

The traditional workplace as we know it is going through a metamorphosis. While there's less job security out there, there's more opportunity for growth. And never has there been a better time for job seekers to take on more challenging responsibilities and adapt to new demands of the market. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / A Paradigm Shift 00:47 - Being open to learn new skills and take on new opportunities 01:32 - How technology is affecting our workplace structure 03:33 - An age where learning from failure is embraced 04:26 - The rise of contractors 06:28 - Carving out new roles in the market 07:00 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post The Future of Work and What It Means For You [BGH064] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

We all go through our phases of procrastination from time to time. On today's show, Landon and Rory discuss a few ways you can increase your work productivity, as well as techniques to identify distractions and limit them as best as possible. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 01:13 - The Pomodoro Technique: Utilizing a timer 03:35 - Focusing on the difficult tasks first 06:00 - Dealing with distractions 07:07 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Effective Ways to Boost Productivity and Deal with Distractions [BGH063] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

So you're at the second or third followup interview, and you feel like you're getting close to getting hired. What are some important things you need to address, or questions you need to ask to make your potential employer feel you are the right match for them? Michael and Rory sit down in the studio to discuss what you should bring up to your interviewers. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 01:29 - "What does the onboarding look like for new employees?" 02:51 - "What is the number one company challenge at the moment?" 03:43 - "Is there growth opportunity in the future?" 04:35 - "What is the company culture here like?" 05:20 - "Is your company well funded?" 06:03 - "Is your company open to experimentation and change?" 06:35 - "How is the organization structured?" 06:56 - "What is the company's plan for the next 3-5 years?" 07:41 - "What software do you use? What kinds of tools and resources will be available to me?" 08:07 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Questions You Should Ask During an Interview Before Accepting a Job [BGH062] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

David Antelo, one of the Founders of ANSA Technologies, joins us on The Spotlight to talk about the portable reverse osmosis machines that his team has developed, a system that filters contaminated water and turns it into drinkable water. These machines are mainly deployed to communities without clean water in order to provide emergency relief. One of such communities currently receiving help is Flint, MI where residents are facing not only severe water shortages, but also another potentially big problem with regards to plastic bottle waste. David wanted to stress how at this point in time, we now have the technology to provide unlimited amounts of clean water to everybody without creating pollution, and it all starts with building more awareness. (Click below to play full interview) 00:00 - Introduction / The beginnings of ANSA Technologies 03:11 - How the machines work, its applications 06:29 - About the Flint Water Crisis, an aging infrastructure 09:55 - Plastic bottle waste: A bigger issue than we realize 15:33 - Changing people's minds about where to get their water 20:20 - Emergency preparedness and implementing new technology to the system 23:40 - Closing thoughts If you wish to learn more about ANSA Technologies, visit the links below. The post ANSA Technologies: Developers of Reverse Osmosis Machines Have Answer to Flint Water Crisis [TS022] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

We continue from our previous episode on the most commonly asked job interview questions. What's the best way to answer them? Michael and Rory join us again to share some of their thoughts. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 00:41 - "Why are you leaving your current job? Why were you fired?" 03:17 - "Can you explain why you changed career paths (or jumped around) so often?" 06:16 - "Explain to me what your first 30/60/90 days would look like." 08:42 - "What do you do outside of work?" 10:17 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post How to Ace These Common Job Interview Questions: Part Two [BGH061] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

You get asked most of these questions at every job interview, but do you really know the best way to approach your answers? Here is part one of the series as Michael and Rory sit down to guide you through some of these common questions. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 01:08 - "Can you tell me a little bit about yourself?" 02:22 - "How did you hear about this position?" 03:30 - "What can you do for our company?" 04:40 - "Why do you want this job?" 07:23 - "What are your greatest professional strengths?" 08:45 - "What is your weakness?" 10:26 - "Tell me about a challenging conflict at work and how you dealt with it." 11:20 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post How to Ace These Common Job Interview Questions: Part One [BGH060] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

After losing her husband Hunter in 2012 to the war in Afghanistan, Brittney Hogan struggled to deal with her grief. For a while, she thought things wouldn't get better, that is until she turned to running and fitness which helped alleviate some of the hardships she had been enduring. In 2014, Brittney started Virago Fitness in hopes of motivating others to also use fitness as an outlet to cope with their struggles and inspire post-traumatic growth. (Click below to play full interview) 00:00 - Introduction / About Brittney Hogan and her beginnings 03:17 - Virago Fitness: How the brand started and the mission behind the company 09:43 - Gaining awareness and expanding Virago 11:47 - The entrepreneurial drive 13:16 - What lies a head for Virago Fitness? / Creating jobs for veterans and their families 14:19 - Merchandising and fitness activities / Closing thoughts If you wish to learn more about Virago Fitness, visit the links below. The post Virago Fitness: How a Widow Turned to Fitness as a Source of Therapy [TS021] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

It's 2016, and the problem persists. Diversity in the workplace across the industries still have yet to reach relative parity. On this episode of Big Game Hunters, Jason and Michael sit down to discuss the ongoing issues with regards to gender, age, and culture equality in recruitment and what additional value a company can introduce by welcoming progressive thinking. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Do companies favor younger talent that they can mold? 02:39 - How does difference in viewpoints benefit productivity in the workplace? 03:35 - The statistics regarding gender equality / Is confidence a factor? 05:30 - Negotiating salaries 06:50 - Celebrating cultural holidays equally 08:03 - Welcoming progressiveness / Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Workplace Diversity: Why Is It Still an Issue? [BGH059] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Little do many candidates know, there is a hidden "shadow market" of opportunities that never appear on job boards, on Indeed, on Craigslist, on Workopolis, etc. There is a variety of reasons why companies don't advertise a select few of their searches. Landon and Rory explain why that is the case and how you discover them with through research. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / What is the Shadow Market? 00:56 - Reasons: Confidential searches, referral searches, etc. 01:39 - Researching through your network 02:40 - The first step to getting into your dream company 04:17 - Taking initiative and showing passion when reaching out 07:20 - Using an agency that is strongly connected to your industry / Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post The Shadow Market: How to Discover Hidden Job Opportunities [BGH058] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

How can companies get around their inefficient hiring processes and not lose their chance with superb candidates? Here is our perspective as third party recruiters oh how to identify these lingering problems and our suggestions on how to solve them. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Number one problem: Wasted time 04:14 - How to get around scheduling conflicts 06:54 - What metrics truly matter in the hiring process? 09:36 - Internal miscommunication about the position 10:40 - Utilizing job perks effectively as a hiring strategy 12:30 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Dear Employers: Why Your Hiring Process Stinks (and How to Fix It) [BGH057] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

What are the major hurdles that new immigrants faces when it comes to finding employment? What procedures and costs come into play if a candidate plans on relocating to another country to start a new job? Just how important is securing a job offer first? We brought HR & Immigration Consultant Amelia Chan to the studio to shed insight on these topics, so that candidates can be more informed and prepared heading into their next job search. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - How long does the immigration process take? / Temporary vs. permanent work permits 03:27 - Securing concrete job offer / No paperwork means no work permit to enter another country 04:38 - Positions in the highest demand 06:49 - What are the real costs of relocating? 13:50 - Employers are responsible for paying for a new employee's relocation 17:55 - Express entry: Quicker way of entering a foreign country, under one condition 18:52 - NAFTA allows for the facilitation of temporary work permits for certain professions 20:29 - LMIA: Employer-driven work permit for uncategorized professions 22:49 - Closing thoughts See if your occupation is a NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) profession: http://www.international.gc.ca/trade-agreements-accords-commerciaux/agr-acc/nafta-alena/temp05-3.aspx?lang=en Professionals who hold occupations listed on this page are exempt from the job-validation process normally required of individuals seeking to work in another country. Higher Options Consulting http://hr-options.com/ We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Job Offers, Immigration, and the Real Costs of Relocation [BGH056] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Are you struggling in your job search and don't know why? There's a good chance that your resume may not be up to par. Today on the Big Game Hunter's, Michael and Rory share some key tips that will for sure improve your chances of getting a call back for an interview. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Are cover letters necessary? 01:20 - Tailoring resumes are crucial 02:49 - Remove pointless and redundant objective statements 03:45 - Highlight your key skills / What can you do? 04:19 - Remove "duties" / Add in your accomplishments and achievements 05:16 - Make sure you're visible on social media / Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Essential Resume Tips That Will Get You an Interview [BGH055] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Medical futurist, speaker, and entrepreneur Robin Farmanfarmaian joins Magna Search Group TV this week on The Spotlight to talk about her new book "The Patient as CEO: How Technology Empowers the Healthcare Consumer". Robin also speaks in length about the newest breakthroughs in the health sciences as well as how she's pushing for a shift in the paradigm wherein patients of the future world will no longer have to be victimized by the healthcare system. (Click below to play full interview) 00:00 - Introduction / Background / Who is Robin Farmanfarmaian? 03:23 - New Dynamic: Patients need to be the center of the entire healthcare process 05:18 - Breakthroughs: Latest advances in organ preservation and tissue engineering 11:57 - Public Speaking: What's the biggest takeaway? 13:18 - "The Patient as CEO", how technology will lead to precision and personalized medicine 15:58 - Future of Medicine: Mind-blowing advancements that we'll see very soon on the market 23:07 - Closing thoughts If you wish to learn more about Robin, visit the links below. The post Robin Farmanfarmaian on Emerging Technologies & the Future of Medicine [TS020] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Transparency is key for a company during the recruitment process. A lot of value can be added if a candidate is exposed during the hiring stage to the intrinsic qualities that make the place attractive to work in such as the company's vision and culture. At the end of the day, the company that can provide the most value as an overall brand will have the most success enticing and retaining the best talent in the job market. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / What are the company's concrete goals and vision? 02:47 - Company culture and buy-in 04:24 - Who is the customer? Does the company have a good reputation? 07:12 - Learn about the team, leadership, the way decisions are made. 09:30 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post What Candidates Must Know Before Joining a Company [BGH054] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

Are you guilty of hopping from company to company too often? Studies have actually shown that employers are less likely to hire job hoppers as they may appear to be flight risks, as a quick glance at such a resume is sure cause concern for most recruiters and hiring managers. On this episode of Big Game Hunters, Michael and Rory elaborate on why that's the case and how loyalty and career stability might be few of the most desirable traits for new hires. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Moving around in your early career is O.K. 02:18 - Employers are hesitant to hire people who can't commit 04:21 - Being strategic in your career moves 05:11 - What is the length of a desirable work tenure? 06:41 - Providing context / Leadership roles / Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post How Job Hopping Can Actually Hurt Instead of Help Your Career [BGH053] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.

There is a recent TED talk by Regina Hartley that made a case for why hiring decision makers should take a closer look at the "scrappers" over the "silver spoons", in other words, those candidates who've overcome great odds in life to be in their current position versus those who from the beginning had the access to the best education and societal circumstances and were destined to succeed. Today on the Big Game Hunters, Landon and Jason expand further on why the persevering and malleable qualities that make scrappers who they are justify extra consideration in the recruitment process. (View full podcast episode below for more details) 00:00 - Introduction / Circumstance and privilege 01:15 - "Scrapper" candidates are too often getting disqualified 03:03 - Resume concerns, what great HR managers can pick out 04:38 - Do credentials and certifications really matter? 05:29 - Closing thoughts We're the Big Game Hunters. For more career-related tips, make sure you subscribe and stay tuned to our future shows! The post Why the Best Hire Might Not Always Be the Most “Qualified” [BGH052] appeared first on BIG GAME HUNTERS -- #MagnaOnAir.