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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...
It’s the Holidays and I’m Unemployed
The holidays are not an easy time to be out of work. There is little or no money coming in and it is hard to pay regular expenses let alone think about getting other’s wonderful gifts. So maybe it is time to rethink what this time is really about? The saying ‘it is...
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...
Where are the Jobs?
Explaining the Skills Gap in the Labour Market Are you looking for work? Are you having a tough time finding a job? Are you made to feel that you don’t have the skills that employers are looking for? Here are a few facts to consider: 1. There are more people looking...