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Job Search Advice

May 30th, 2013

Asking for Recommendations

Asking for Recommendations

Marketing would be nowhere without smiling and satisfied consumers recommending a purchase. And the written equivalent of this is the testimonial or recommendation. A few words singing a product’s praises – or a person’s praises – go a long way in building credibility. Testimonials have slipped into job hunting strategies, and rightly so; a job […]

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May 24th, 2013

How to Write a Resume for Not-for Profit Positions

How to Write a Resume for Not-for Profit Positions

Effective resumes focus on accomplishments, results, or bottom-line impact. Generating revenues as a salesperson, or saving on production costs as an efficiency expert are examples of effective resume content. More examples of positive bottom-line impacts include an administrative assistant that keeps her boss so organized that she is never unprepared for a meeting, or a […]

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April 25th, 2013

First Days on the Job

First Days on the Job

A colleague – let’s call him Paul, a Toronto-based head hunter who has many years’ experience sourcing outstanding candidates for world-class corporations, shared his formula for early success in a new position. “I tell clients to lay low at first, absorbing the vibes, seeing who’s who in the zoo. That way they intuit the power […]

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April 4th, 2013

Bullying at Work

Bullying at Work

We hear a lot about bullying these days. Much of it concerns bullying at school, but this disturbing activity doesn’t stop once we leave high school – it can happen in the workplace as well. It helps to define what bullying is and what it is not. It is not a one-time only clash, it […]

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March 21st, 2013

The One Question That Improves Your Job Search Outcome

The One Question That Improves Your Job Search Outcome

We all know that having a goal is critical to actually achieving that goal – purposeful action is faster, smoother, more effective than a haphazard “let’s see if it works”! That’s not a secret. And yet, how many people give their job search critical thought and planning? It actually doesn’t have to be a complicated, […]

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February 28th, 2013

10 Best Career Building Tips

10 Best Career Building Tips

Do you ever wonder why one person appears to climb the career ladder with ease and another barely clings to one rung? Many factors come into play in building a career that satisfies both players — the employee and the employer. This short list of the very best tips might identify one area that you’ve […]

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January 18th, 2013

Clothes That Don’t Work for Work

Clothes That Don’t Work for Work

The clothing you wear can reveal a lot about your personality and your purpose.  Wearing the wrong clothing can confuse those who see you, and can leave them questioning your ability or willingness to perform the activity or task at hand. In a business setting, it is a sure way to make a bad impression […]

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January 17th, 2013

Three Tips to Writing a Resume that Grabs Attention

Three Tips to Writing a Resume that Grabs Attention

Sometimes great ideas come from unusual sources. This article was inspired by research that I was conducting on how to give an awesome presentation. Here are three little yet powerful ideas that I have translated into the world of resumes! Do not begin with a professional profile. Many resumes begin with a professional background that’s […]

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January 11th, 2013

4 Things to Consider When Dressing for Work

4 Things to Consider When Dressing for Work

Wearing appropriate business attire can go a long way in getting the job, getting the client, or moving up the corporate ladder. However, knowing what an appropriate work wardrobe is can be confusing, as it can vary depending on the industry, the company culture and your job. Before deciding what to wear to work, consider […]

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January 8th, 2013

You’re in Sales Job Hunter!

You’re in Sales Job Hunter!

Job hunters seldom appreciate a hard truth: they are in sales. The product that each job hunter is pitching is, of course, “me, myself, and I,” a hard sell for many of us! Sales in general can be a difficult field, except for those natural born sales-types. The ones who can chat up a recluse, […]

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