It’s not just what you say in a job interview, but also what you ask that matters. Answers tell an interviewer what you know, but questions tell them how you think, which is arguably more…
This might be obvious for most people, but you would be surprised at the number of people that treat their LinkedIn profiles like Facebook. LinkedIn is a social network, so I can understand why the…
On any given day, most of us recruiters have a pile of resumes to review. We’re usually searching for specific skill sets or for experience that matches our clients’ requirements. If we don’t see anything…
You’ve been invited to come in for a job interview. That’s the good news. To make the most of this important first step, now is the time to start preparing. Too many job applicants don’t…
Most of us rely on email as one of our primary communication tools, and given the number of messages we send and receive, we do it with remarkable success. You can make or break your…
Social Media is a powerful tool … for good and for evil. As quickly as it can boost your presence, it can also tear it down. What you post on your social media profile can put you out of the running for a job you want, or even cost you one that you already have.
You believe you’re perfect for the job and, after a terrific interview, the employer seems to agree. So you’re in the final stages of the screening process and it seems like you’ve got the new job in the bag. But hold on, don’t get ahead of yourself yet. There are still things that could cause the employer to rethink making you an offer. Here’s what NOT to do:
Did you know that you can optimize your LinkedIn profile so that you show up in more job searches? If you optimize your own LinkedIn profile you will show up higher on the list of…
In today’s uncertain economic climate, it can be hard to predict which companies will be around for the long haul. However, the recent excitement of the arrival in Canada of major successful US retailers has…
