Being prepared for interviews will boost your confidence so you can effectively demonstrate to the employer what motivates you, what your strengths are, and what your personality is like. If you are getting the interview, then it means that, on paper, you…
Few employers ever bother to place ads in newspapers anymore. The workforce is now mostly digital, mobile and definitely tech-savvy. The same has happened to job posting and job hunting. In 2015, we are continuing to see a shift in how…
Have you ever noticed how different people at work react differently to your attempts at communicating with them? Some take the time to listen and offer to help, while others instantly see the conversation as a matter of results and…
The symbol of the New Year is powerful. It tells us it’s time to take stock of the last 12 months and prepare for the next year. Career-wise, it’s easy to settle into a routine and forget that we have…
Is employment in heavy industrial fields a good choice? People employed in Alberta, Saskatchewan, BC and Newfoundland may be asking this with the mining industry downturn and the concerns over the low price of oil. The truth is – yes!…
As we look forward to either finding a new job or a promotion in 2015, it is a good time to introduce three things that will help your career. Adding these three things to your weekly routine will help you…
Interview thank-you notes are the most effective interview tools you probably don’t use. Most candidates just walk into the interview, say their lines and leave, never to be heard from (or hear from the employer) again. A thoughtful and relevant…
You’ve just received your first promotion. Congratulations! It’s a proof of your hard work and commitment, and you deserve it. However, now that you’re a manager, things are going to change. You will have more responsibilities, and possibly even staff…
Before sending you to an interview, recruiters will tell you: “do your research!” But with so much information about employers on the web, knowing how much is enough (or how much is too little) can make the difference between panicking…