Clean technology will enhance Canada’s global competitiveness and economic growth, in addition to helping us reach important decarbonization efforts, reconciliation strategies, and create better employment opportunities in a net-zero economy.
Everyone needs to find their place in the future economy, which will be led by knowledge-intensive sectors like biotech and biomanufacturing. For job-seekers, our programs will help you upskill into a great career.
During tough times, businesses cut back on new spending and where it happens at all, it’s directed at areas considered vital for survival and future growth. Workforces that made sense during the good times are let go, while talent pools that benefitted from optimistic growth scenarios are pared back. If you’ve been working in the service sector or in other occupations squeezed by the slump, this may be one of the reasons you’re considering a new career.
In the realm of B2B sales, encompassing cold calling and CRM, building authentic connections is crucial. Learn practical tips to make each call enjoyable, conduct thorough research, and maintain patience for long-term success.
Upskill Canada, powered by Palette Skills, announced its partnership with Canada Learning Code in November 2023. In just a few weeks, the program is actively running.
It’s easy to take the skills required to be a great business development representative (BDR) for granted, but in today’s competitive and online business world, it’s worth taking a look at some critical marketing skills that will set you apart as a sales professional.
A great cover letter and CV are magical things. We look at some of the things you can do to help your cover letter and CV cast a powerful spell on your prospective employer!
HiredHippo is a wildly successful recruitment platform that uses sophisticated tech to connect the right people to the right jobs. Talent that joins SalesCamp will have exclusive access to HiredHippo services and get matched with the top high growth companies.
At Palette Skills, we believe that great skills make the difference when it comes to a successful career in tech sales. And we also believe that you can learn them all!
If you really want something and put in the effort to achieve your goal, you are ahead of the game. Focus on conveying enthusiasm and resolve. If you’re not too far off the mark when it comes to the requirements for a position, showing commitment and enthusiasm for growing into the position can count for a lot.
There are more jobs out there than what you’ll find through the various job websites or employment agencies. To access them, you need to find out what they are, where they are, and what you need to do in order to get one of these hidden jobs, if you want one.
Tech sales means any sales role that involves selling new technology. It can include selling new processes or new ways of doing things. But don’t think that it’s the same thing as working in a retail sales job, where you are selling to consumers. Tech sales representatives usually work for what are called B2B (business-to-business) companies.
If you’ve just graduated from high school or university, it’s a good idea to stay in touch with your teachers and people you’ve met on projects or internships for future references. Get comfortable with letting people know you’re looking for work, because all kinds of people may know of open job opportunities.
Startups thrive when they can build a great shared culture of values and aspiration. When it comes to a new business development representative for your innovative business, look for someone who shares your vision, and who has the talent to help build it out.
Starting in on a tech career and nervous about the numbers? Before you lose sleep, it’s important to look at trends in the industry here in Canada, because there are lots of reasons to be optimistic. At the same time, it’s good to be prepared, so check out our tips for weathering storms, and taking advantage of opportunities.
Business landscapes are changing, meaning businesses and workers must now look to workforce development to thrive. Upskilling is the key! Like many countries, Canada is
It has been estimated that there are 4.2 million people working in cybersecurity, but that 2.7 million more people are needed to combat growing threats. That means that those looking for a career change would be wise to consider cybersecurity. But what do cybersecurity jobs entail? In this article, we explain more about what you can expect from a role in cybersecurity and the state of the field more generally.
At Palette Skills, we are focused on helping innovative companies find the talent they need by identifying untapped talent pools and upskilling workers into new, high demand jobs across different sectors. We are often asked about our approach to solving this challenge and the program model we engage to develop solutions. The lessons below illustrate some of the insights we’ve gained over the years as we’ve tested and expanded on our work.
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