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Facebook’s Job Section For Job Seekers
The world’s largest social platform is at it again. As of February 13th, Facebook has introduced its new “Jobs” section to the fold…
Job Fair Tips For Job Seekers
Job fairs are an incredible place to be when on the job hunt. Think about it, a location filled with companies who are looking…
How Come I Can’t Find a Job?
Okay, I’ve been unemployed long enough! How come nobody wants me? How frustrating this is for someone who has a great work history, is motivated to work, and still can’t find something. What could be going wrong? Here is a Top 10 list to possibly explain things: 10....
Interview Appropriate Makeup
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...
Job Interview Fashion Mistakes
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...
Strange Interview Questions – Why Am I Being Asked These?
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...
Preparing For a Skype Interview
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 New Twist to E-Hiring
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...
Networking 101
“Okay, I’ve been job searching for a while. I’m a professional with a good work history and great references. Why can’t I find a job?” Boy, if I had a dollar for every time I heard this. Why is it so difficult to find a job these days? The average person spends six to...
Be Ready for this Interview Question!
"Tell me about yourself" - are you prepared to answer this question in an interview? It is a pretty popular question and you will likely be asked it sometime during your job search. Here are some hints to help you compose an answer. Are you prepared to...
During the Interview: Help! Can I call a friend? I am stuck…
Scene: You are answering a behavioural interview question and you feel yourself digging a hole – you can tell by the look on the interviewer’s face that your answer is not going over well…the problem is the more you say the deeper you dig. Sound familiar? WHAT can you...
How Long is My Job Search Going to Take?
Canadian statistics show it takes the average person 4-9 months to secure employment. So, how does one stay committed and motivated to their job search? Here are some quick pointers. 1. Einstein said; “The definition of insanity is doing something over and over,...
To Disclose or Not To Disclose? That is the Big Question!
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...
Tell Me About Yourself
Why is this question asked? What information should you share? I’ve witnessed numerous answers to this – some really too much and some just about right. Remember…this is just an icebreaker. It is not the time to start sharing your whole work history in chronological...
Why I Like LinkedIn
I get asked a lot if I use LinkedIn, and do I like it? And my answer has consistently been YES and YES. Why, you ask. Here are my top three reasons why. I’m not a keeper of paper and other items that verify the ‘what, where and when’ of my professional/work life. I...
What If I’m Not Sure That I Want to Work?
Many who are unemployed feel they cannot say or even think this. Research shows that up to 70% of unemployed individuals may be ambivalent about working. That’s 7 out of 10. For most of us, there are strong social and economic factors that tell us we should work. ...
Job Search, The Long Hard Road
They say the average job search last about 9 months or longer these days. That’s a long time to be pounding the pavement, receiving rejection after rejection. No wonder people start to feel things like depression, anger, frustration, anxiety, lack of confidence, and...
Employment Service Provider vs Employment Agency
As an Employment Service Provider, we often get employers and job seekers coming into our centres asking us this question: Where do I start if I am an employer looking to hire or if I am a jobseeker looking for work? For many, the first reaction is to search the...
Conquer the Hidden Job Market
In the 70’s, you would walk into a factory and say, “I hear you’re hiring”, to which the employer would reply ‘yeah, sign here”. You would start work immediately and work there for 25- 30 years and retire, hopefully with a nice pension. Those days are gone. Jobs now...