Lets Talk Profiles vs Objectives
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...
Overcoming Test Anxiety
The thought of tests often causes anxiety, stress and an overwhelming sense of helplessness. No one likes to be tested. Careers can depend on the results of certain tests and it is becoming more prevalent in today’s job market. Employers may administer skills tests to...
The Comfortable Truth – Why You Left Your Job
You are dreading this question, really dreading it, but you know that interviewer who is an absolute stranger is going to ask it. Why did you leave your last job? Your answer to this question is an opportunity to put your best foot forward even when it has a bit of...
9 Things Your Body Language Will Give Away in an Interview
1. Slouching – at most interviews, you will be seated, likely at a table across from the interviewers. If you slouch in your chair, you will be seen as not interested and possibly lazy, slovenly, and entitled. Yikes. Sit up straight, just like your mother taught you...
Grief at Work – Employer Solutions for Productivity
There is an old saying that the two things we can be certain of in life are death and taxes. Employers can be guaranteed that, at some point, they will need to contend with a grieving employee. If an employee knows that someone is going to die, grieving can begin long...
Grief After Job Loss
“Big Lots to close Canadian Operations including Orillia store”. That was the local headline a few months ago. Loss is part of our journey in the world of work and along with loss, comes grief, whether or not that is what we call it. Grief is the conflicting feelings...
Business Etiquette
Who says good manners are a thing of the past? Don’t risk your professional reputation to a social blunder. Make sure you’re conveying the right message every time. In today’s working climate it’s important to maintain good relationships. Here are some basics of good...
The Gravity of Proofreading
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...
Working with Youth – An Employer Perspective
With the introduction of the Youth Employment Fund, like others at Agilec, I have been working with youth and their employers. Many of the employers have been and continue to be very successful, so I asked them what they were doing right. The main point that all...
The Importance of Diversity in the Workforce
Living in Canada, we are no strangers to variety: from our four seasons, to our diverse landscapes. Part of what makes Canada such a rich and vibrant country are all the different cultures and backgrounds that make up our population. With over 250,000 immigrants per...
How References Can Make or Break
Many people do not realize the importance of providing a great reference to employers. Having a reference that is going to speak highly of your work ethic and performance is highly recommended. My experience has been that many of my candidates, when they are job...
An Employer’s Quality Wish List
Do you think employers have a wish list of qualities that they look for in a perspective candidate? We may possess our own list when it comes to the ideal job, so why not an employer? The hiring process is not simply about matching your skills and experience with...
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...