Blog | Brian Vander Waal

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Learning | Online courses

9 Best Coursera Competitors & Coursera Alternatives 2025

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI March 20, 2024April 12, 2025

Discover which Coursera Competitors are the best Coursera alternatives for you. Explore free and value-packed courses tailored just for you!

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Employment | Interview Tips

How to Research a Company for an Interview and Succeed

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI March 18, 2024March 4, 2025

Unearth the secrets of how to research a company for an interview! Learn how to impress interviewers at your job interview with this ultimate guide.

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Learning | ADHD

Best ADHD Watch 2025 – Ultimate Guide on the Top 5

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI March 8, 2024January 25, 2025

Empower yourself with the best ADHD watch. Explore our top picks for watches that aid in time management, focus, productivity, stress relief and well-being.

National Careers Week 2025: Discover What it Means to Me

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI March 6, 2024March 3, 2025

National Careers Week (NCW) is a celebration of careers and career education, information, advice and guidance (CEIAG). Discover what it means to me as a Career Coach.

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AI | HR & Recruitment

HireEZ Review 2025: Best AI Sourcing Tool For Top Talent

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI February 13, 2024January 25, 2025

Dive into the future of recruitment with our HireEZ review. Discover how this AI sourcing tool is revolutionizing talent sourcing. Take command with HireEZ!

Employment | Learning

Killer Benefits of Apprenticeships for Employers & Learners

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI February 7, 2024February 10, 2025

Explore the many benefits of apprenticeships for employers and employees, and learn how becoming an apprentice could benefit your career.

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Learning | Online courses

Mastering the Markets MasterClass Review: Grow Wealth Wisely

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI January 23, 2024March 4, 2025

In our Mastering the Markets MasterClass Review, discover if anyone can learn how to invest successfully and if this course is worth your investment.

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AI | Employment | HR & Recruitment

Fetcher Review 2025 – Ultimate Guide, Pricing & Features

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI January 22, 2024January 26, 2025

Learn about Fetcher, a top AI Recruiting Software, in this comprehensive Fetcher review to uncover its features and capabilities, Recruit top talent now!

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AI | Employment | HR & Recruitment

Arya by Leoforce Review – Best AI Recruiting Software 2025

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI January 20, 2024January 26, 2025

Revolutionize your recruitment game in 2025! Read our Arya by Leoforce Review to find out if it is the best AI Recruiting Solution to recruit smart & fast!

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Employment | AI | HR & Recruitment

9 Best AI Recruitment Tools to Transform Your Talent Search

ByBrian Vander Waal BA, RCDP, MCDI January 18, 2024December 1, 2024

Discover the best AI recruitment tools to help you find the perfect candidate. Read now to learn which tool is best for you!