Tell Me About Yourself

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...
Networking 101

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...
During the Interview: Help! Can I call a friend? I am stuck…

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...
To Disclose or Not To Disclose? That is the Big Question!

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...
Employment Service Provider vs Employment Agency

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...

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