The hundreds of career columns I have written provide practical advice for job seekers and employees, also for employers and recruiters. They remain online at Monster.caOn the individual side, topics range from job loss and asking for a raise or promotion, to coming out LGBT or transgender at work. Ever had a coworker stab you in the back, or a boss leave you red faced with fury? There's 120 articles for more! https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/search?query=mark%20swartzFor… Show more The hundreds of career columns I have written provide practical advice for job seekers and employees, also for employers and recruiters. They remain online at Monster.caOn the individual side, topics range from job loss and asking for a raise or promotion, to coming out LGBT or transgender at work. Ever had a coworker stab you in the back, or a boss leave you red faced with fury? There's 120 articles for more! https://www.monster.ca/career-advice/search?query=mark%20swartzFor employers I touch upon where the economy is heading, how to handle bullying, and hiring people with disabilities. Also small business marketing and social media tips, plus legal implications of spying on staff, firing people who have critical illnesses, and much more. https://hiring.monster.ca/resources/search?s=mark+swartz&f= Show less

Career transition and outplacement specialist, career-related workshop facilitator and designer, keynote speaker, writer, and media personality.

Wrote extensively on all topics related to work and careers. Addressed controversial and complex issues accessibly. Workopolis was bought by Indeed.com.

Wrote four career books, including the multi-year best-seller Get Wired, You're Hired! Sold 20,000 copies.Also, wrote a post-secondary edition for CACEE. They distributed 30,000 copies around Canada for three years running.

My own careers column in the Toronto Star. Having my ideas read (and parsed) by readers in the tens of thousands. I honoured this privilege by tackling difficult topics - no punches withheld: * Saying no to ethical rot at work* Fighting back against age discrimination* Exploited labour: your rights as a worker* Lies, damn lies, and StatsCan employment statistics* Whistleblowing and how to do it rightIn my first ever TO Star column, I wrote about carving your own path… Show more My own careers column in the Toronto Star. Having my ideas read (and parsed) by readers in the tens of thousands. I honoured this privilege by tackling difficult topics - no punches withheld: * Saying no to ethical rot at work* Fighting back against age discrimination* Exploited labour: your rights as a worker* Lies, damn lies, and StatsCan employment statistics* Whistleblowing and how to do it rightIn my first ever TO Star column, I wrote about carving your own path when your parents are heroes. What a thrill to interview Dan Hill, Daniel Richler, and Gillian Apps. From there it blossomed into an extended freelance career. Thanks to Janis Foord-Kirk, one of Canada's career writing pioneers, for getting me in. Show less

For one of North America' largest career transition firms, assisted downsized employees from diverse backgrounds and cultures in exploring and securing new, satisfying employment. Worked with hundreds of individuals. Created and facilitated a variety of career workshops. helped write resumes and strategically plan job searches. Also managed large-scale downsizing projects for several corporate clients.

Taught adult and university-aged students to write effectively - and speak publicly - in strategic, compelling ways. Sessional Professor: full and part-time workload.

Managed staff of five and a budget of nearly $2 million. Promoted employee education and skills development. Created marketing programs to encourage employer training of staff city-wide.