When preparing the wardrobe and look for an interview there are many aspects you need to consider, including how much, and what kind of makeup to wear. While you wish to look your best, it is essential to remember that your makeup should not distract the interviewer...
The wrong clothes can make or break your chances at a new job and a fashion mistake at a job interview not only creates a bad first impression, it could cost you the job. Some hiring managers say fashion and grooming mistakes can spoil a candidate's prospects almost...
Have you ever been baffled by a strange interview question such as "What is your favorite animal?"? The truth is these outlandish questions get asked at all types of companies and at times reveal just how you deal with stressful situations, the way you work and the...
Scenario: You just said yes to a Skype interview! Now what? Here are a few things to think of before your interview to help you prepare and have a successful video conferencing interview. BEFORE YOUR INTERVIEW Ensure that you have the program or APP downloaded...
The statistics regarding the number of job searchers using the internet is astronomical; over 2.2 million Canadians visited Monster in the past month. Why? Many employers are now using the internet as a tool to hire or weed out prospective candidates. To further...
Whatever your resolutions are this year, my suggestion would be to evaluate your ability to focus. Our ability to concentrate allows us to thrive - to cultivate relationships, problem solve, and innovate our way to a better future. Whether you’re working in a busy...
Each year many of us make great resolutions and set goals for ourselves yet, despite the best intentions, we often lack the focus in making those true shifts in our lives. Here are some steps to help you stay on track and make those resolutions a reality. Create a...
It seems once or twice a week I have this conversation with my clients - if they have a disability, should they disclose this to the potential employer? First and foremost it is against the law for an employer to ask if you have a disability; however, I have been in...
Let’s look at the question carefully - don’t we really all know the answer for ourselves? I know I want to be confident, kind, caring, wealthy in health, money, friends, love, full of energy and joy, etc. We would probably all say something similar. So, really, the...