Adopt a Good Attitude
What does it mean to have a ‘good attitude’? Is it taking the initiative when projects are introduced to the team or helping your colleagues when they require an extra hand or call in sick? Having a good attitude will do more than give you respect among your peers;...
Employer Series, Part 3 – Attracting the Right Staff and Keeping Them
You might be used to hearing that it’s an “employer’s market” right now – with an abundance of people looking for work, employers are considered to have the upper hand and more opportunity to find the best staff. And yet, employers are still struggling to find staff...Employer Series, Part 2 – Attracting the Right Staff and Keeping Them
You might be used to hearing that it’s an “employer’s market” right now – with an abundance of people looking for work, employers are considered to have the upper hand and more opportunity to find the best staff. And yet, employers are still struggling to find staff...Employer Series, Part 1 – Attracting the Right Staff and Keeping Them
You might be used to hearing that it’s an “employer’s market” right now – with an abundance of people looking for work, employers are considered to have the upper hand and more opportunity to find the best staff. And yet, employers are still struggling to find staff...
Inspire Me
How does a person inspire another? At times people just need a little jolt of inspiration and enthusiasm to help them get through the day and this can inspire that person to do their best and perform at their peak with renewed focus and energy. It might be as simple...
Help Someone Today
The Dalia Lama said: “If you want others to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be happy, practice compassion.” Lending a helping hand should be a natural human characteristic and there are many opportunities to contribute your time and your skills. We can...
Why Haven’t They Called Back?
You had a recent interview and you were told that the company will be making a decision very soon. Weeks go by and you haven’t heard from HR or received an email regarding their decision. There could be several reasons a company hasn’t responded. Here are two of the...Juggling Balls Throughout Our Lives
I heard this for the first time 9 years ago and it has never left me. I believe the story is found in one of the Chicken Soup for the Soul Editions: “In life we are always juggling balls. Our lives are so busy, we don’t even realize there are two kinds of balls we...New Year, New Focus
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...Rediscover Your Joy This Winter
As Canadians, we know how tough winter can be, and it’s not just terrible road conditions and shovelling driveways. The diminishing daylight hours can actually have a profound effect on our biological clocks (or circadian rhythms) and can cause troublesome hormone...
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...
Are you Camera Shy?
With today’s technology, several meetings and employment interviews are now being done by using Skype or other video related technology. This can be a cost effective way for the job seeker and the company to save on travelling to various locations. It may be time for...
A Day in the Life: New Staff at NLC
As the newest member of the team here in Ottawa, I thought I would take the opportunity to tell you a bit about my first experiences in this new role. I’m an Employer Liaison/Job Developer and I see my role as being the bridge to potential employment for those who...