Dawn McCoy-Ullrich, M.B.A., is a business analyst, recruitment specialist, and professional writer based in Alberta. She writes a weekly column on Canoe Money, contributes regularly to Canoe Lifewise and BusinessWomen Canada magazine, and has been featured in Alberta Venture Magazine. In addition to being a college instructor in human resources and business, she has also been the online business and technology editor for Bella Online, a U.S.-based information portal. She is a certified human resources practitioner, who provides valuable insights for job hunters from an employer's point of view.