Category: Personal Advice Diversified Staffing Personal Advice Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised Saving for a rainy day might just save your career Posted on January 28, 2014 Personal Advice Short version: If you do not have a rainy day fund you risk losing control over your own career. Long version: I recently met with a successful professional faced with a tough decision in the midst of a job search. On the one hand, she could join a large respected… 13 Surprising Things That Affect Whether You Get Hired Posted on January 20, 2014 Personal Advice The hiring manager uses the interview to determine whether you’ll be a good fit for the job. And you know the drill, so you arrive on time, dress impeccably, and answer all of their questions intelligently. But there are many more small details that overtly or subconsciously affect the way… Orange is NOT the New Black: Best and Worst Colors to Wear in a Job Interview Posted on January 7, 2014 Personal Advice Women in orange jumpsuits may have won over Netflix audiences everywhere, but wearing orange to a job interview won’t win over too many hiring managers. Voted for by 1 in 4 employers, orange topped the list for the worst color to wear to a job interview and was most closely… Don’t give these answers during your interview Posted on May 17, 2012 Business Human Resources Personal Advice After receiving a call from an employer inviting you in for an interview, it’s common to feel simultaneously ecstatic, relieved and nervous. One of the best ways to calm those nerves is to be prepared for the interview. To do so, try and anticipate what questions the employer might ask.… 10 Deadly Resume Sins Posted on May 4, 2012 Human Resources Personal Advice Wondering why you never hear back after sending your resume to a potential employer? Maybe it’s not even getting read. Employers and HR people are busy and important and they need to get through resumes as efficiently as possible. In many cases, there are hundreds of applicants for a given… Top 10 Wardrobe Blunders that could be Costing You a Job Posted on April 13, 2012 Business Human Resources Personal Advice Whether you’re a new grad, rebounding from a recent layoff or returning to the workforce post-maternity leave, the job market is tougher now than ever thanks to the recession. Competition is fierce and you may think you have everything in order, but if a row of failed interviews has you… 10 Things You Need To Do While You’re Unemployed Posted on April 2, 2012 Personal Advice If you’re unemployed and worried that employers will turn you down for taking on unimpressive work during the recession or for the large employment gaps on your résumé – you needn’t panic. A new survey just released by the careers website CareerBuilder.com reveals that the vast majority of employers are… Fashion Cents Posted on March 27, 2012 Business Personal Advice Investing in your image can pay off professionally and boost your self-confidence By Tina McFadden, For The Calgary Herald March 18, 2012 Kim Lawrence began her career at a software company where she says colleagues wore pyjamas to work. A self-professed “fashion victim,” Lawrence, never thought too much about outfits,… Skills and Certifications Posted on March 14, 2012 Human Resources Personal Advice Many people have a tough time breaking out of roles they have been in for an extended period of time. Every day we encounter frustrated candidates who are trying to break out of retail, food service or other roles into a more stable 9 to 5 type of position. These… 7 Tips for a Smooth Transition Back into the Work Force Posted on March 14, 2012 Human Resources Personal Advice Maybe it was the cost of daycare. Maybe it was the idea of leaving your baby with a comparative stranger. Maybe it had always been your dream. For whatever reason, a few years ago, you decided to quit working (at a job with wages, that is) and become a… prev 1 … 3 4 5 6 next
