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...
Whether you are a new graduate, changing careers, or applying for a promotion, you need a quality resume. Resume templates…
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 fairs are an incredible place to be when on the job hunt. Think about it, a location filled with companies who are looking…
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....
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...
There is always a dilemma of wanting your application (resume and cover letter) to stand out, but stand out in the right way. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you weigh the ‘should-I-or-shouldn’t-I’ idea of adding a new element to your documents. In some...
proof·read - To read copy or proof for purposes of error detection and correction. (Source: Online free dictionary definition) At Agilec, we can’t stress this enough - the act of proofreading is one that job seekers should take very seriously. As a manager involved in...
Some employers and recruiters prefer profiles to objectives; it's up to you to decide which works best for your resume - keeping in mind your experience, skills, education, training and qualifications, and more specifically, the job that you are interested in. An...
All of us possess a special or unique skill. It can be something that you excel at or a talent that you enjoy doing and you are amazing at it. Here is a question that can help you determine your value - why do people come to you when they require your assistance,...
We all know that marketing is a major component of business – you use it to sell a product and highlight the benefits that it would provide the buyer. The same goes for job searching – you are the product/service and the employer is the purchaser! This should not be a...
I admit it. I’m a mouse-girl. I’m a mouse clicker. When I found myself without the use of an external mouse while using my laptop, I felt my impatience and frustration growing… until I remembered my keyboard shortcuts that I learned way back from our IT gurus! Here...