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There are days we feel we have the worst job in the world. Every once in a while we’re reminded that maybe when compared to other jobs, our jobs aren’t that bad. There’s no “worst job” or “best job” because both are completely subjective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” What might be horrible to... Read more »
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Susan (not her real name) is in need of a new resume. She tells me she hasn’t been happy at her job for a couple of years and that she’s feeling stuck. She’d like to move to the other side of the country but isn’t sure where. When pressed she tells me she’d like to... Read more »
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I see this often. People see a phrase written in someone else’s resume or LinkedIn profile and they try to copy it. Slowly, but surely the message is lost and they wind up with something that looks like this: (I found this online recently; apologies if this belongs to you. Below I offer a suggestion... Read more »
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A member of a Facebook group I recently joined asked this question about compensation: “…hello members – just curious, would an almost 100k annual compensation be an average rate for a logistics manager position? thanks in advance!!” It’s a good question that requires a bit of research. It really depends on the company, the location,... Read more »
2020-04-30 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
When it comes to your children’s career development the best advice I can offer is this: Watch for the spark. This is a concept I picked up from a TED Talk by Jane Andraka years ago. It is the idea that you watch for your child’s face to light up when she or he talks about... Read more »
2020-04-30 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
This really happened. The phone rang this morning. A new prospect was calling to ask about resume writing services. “I’ve been applying for a while, but I’m not getting any callbacks or interviews. I think my resume is fine but is applicant tracking software (ATS) impeding me from getting my resume read by a human?... Read more »
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
By the time you retire, you’ll know that retirement is about more than money; it’s about designing the life you want. Shift Like any career transition, there will be a significant shift in your day-to-day activities. What is surprising to most people is that the changes are not all feel-good changes. Many of us buy... Read more »
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Imagine you’re watching the season finale of your favourite TV show and right at the moment the actors on screen are about to reveal the final cliffhanger – your power goes out. “gasp!…what just happened?” That’s what it’s like reading a resume that states only what a person is capable of doing and doesn’t go... Read more »
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
“We found someone more qualified for the position.” “You were our second choice, we’ll certainly hold your resume on file if something else comes up.” “You interviewed really well, but we decided to go with someone else.” These are a few of the nice ways you are being told your interview didn’t go well. Hiring... Read more »
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
According to Trading Economics job vacancies in Canada are on the rise meaning there are more jobs open to candidates as employers struggle to find (specific) talent. If you’re looking for a new gig in the next six to twelve months, now is the time to get organized to conduct an effective job search. If you’re... Read more »
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
You’ve finally hit send on your job application, now what? I worked with a CEO candidate who wondered the same thing. Where did she focus her attention and what could she do while she waited for the recruiting company to assess her candidacy? Here are a few points that came out of our discussion. Focus... Read more »
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
Do you ever look at a job poster and think to yourself… “I can do that”
2020-04-29 | [show_post_categories show="category" hyperlink="yes"]
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