When Was The Last Time You Updated Your Resume?
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What Makes A Bad Boss Bad?
The fact is employees don’t leave bad companies; they leave bad bosses. When I asked my friends why they resigned from past jobs, it really always boils down to them not liking their boss. The…
This Website Is Now Four Years Old!
Photo by: Duncan Rawlinson Thank you for four great years! To be honest, it’s been a strange year. A few people have asked if I’ve lost interest in blogging. I’ve started working for the organizing…
Merry Christmas!
Merry Christmas everyone! This is a photo of my dog Pepper. It’s a white Christmas here in Toronto! Best wishes from my entire family to you and yours.
3 Things You Need To Know When Preparing For A Job Interview
Photo by: The 5th Ape There is no such thing as a perfect interview but you can definitely come close. When preparing for a job interview focus on these three tips: Give Examples Try not…
Why Employers Reject Candidates
I found this chart (from The Atlantic) drawn from a survey of employers very interesting. I’m not surprised that not all employers use social networking sites to screen their candidates but the 10 reasons why…
Simple Ways To Stand Out With Your Cover Letter
Photo by: Ionics There are two steps in getting a job: sending out a great resume and doing well in an interview. To be invited to an interview you need an effective resume and to…
Coffee and Work
Photo by: ewen and donabel I don’t know about you but I love a good mug. The best mugs that I have seen and used have been from staff kitchens. These are the miss matched…
How To Keep Your Resume Out Of The Recruiters Trash Can
I’ve said this before (because it’s true!) but recruiters only take a few seconds to look over your resume before deciding to put it in the maybe pile or trash can. The truth is that…
Bumper Stickers About Work
I actually think bumper stickers or any decals look tacky. Some people love bumper stickers and literally plaster their cars with them. Even though I wouldn’t put a bumper sticker on my car, I like…
Creative Resumes – Are They Worth All The Time and Effort?
Click here to view Phil Dub’s full size resume The rules of resume writing are changing. Depending on the industry, sometimes a more personalized and unique resume will give you the edge on the competition.…
4 Easy Steps To The Perfect Job Interview
Photo by: jlz We all want to do our best at a job interview. I have interviewed thousands of people for various roles and many make the same common mistakes that affects their final interview…
Start Your New Years Resolution At Work
Photo by: Pink Sherbet Photography So many of us want to be more healthy in 2013. I know we might have said the same thing in 2011 and 2012 but this time we mean it.…
Unemployed During the Holidays
Being unemployed at anytime of the year can be difficult but it can be particularly hard during the holidays. Here are 5 ways of coping with unemployment during the holidays: Put your job search on…
Which Profession Drinks the Most Coffee?
Have you had your coffee yet? Dunkin Donuts and CareerBuilder created this survey asking people which profession needed to drink coffee the most. Here is a list of the top 15.