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Why substance is eclipsing style in B.C.’s tech jobs market
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Why substance is eclipsing style in B.C.’s tech jobs market

By Kathleen Reid, founder and principal at Switchboard (an Earnscliffe Strategies company)

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Feb 07, 2023
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Why substance is eclipsing style in B.C.’s tech jobs market
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The phrase “through the looking glass” describes bizarre circumstances that seem to distort or contradict reality. In other words, it’s a perfect fit for B.C.’s tech jobs market at the moment.

On the one hand, the sector faces a potential gap of 150,000-plus unfilled positions over the next 10 years, according to data compiled by the BC Te…

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