Blog Diversified Staffing Blog Search Search for: Categories Benefits Business Client Events Giving Back Health and Safety Human Resources Payroll Personal Advice Uncategorised Stay Up To Date 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… The Colorectal Cancer Association Fundraiser Posted on April 30, 2012 Health and Safety For the past few months the DSS/ PEO team has been hitting the trails and racking up their mileage in preparation for the Calgary Marathon Charity Challenge. The event takes place on May 27th, and team members are running in a variety of distances, ranging from the 5k run to… 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… Five myths about Gen Y workers Posted on April 2, 2012 Business Harvey Schachter Globe and Mail Update Posted on Monday, April 2, 2012 8:00AM EDT Those young people in the office may not be as different from their baby-boomer manager as is widely believed. In Strategy+Business, Jennifer Deal, a researcher with the Center For Creative Leadership in San Diego, says wrong-headed… 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… Dressed For Success Posted on March 14, 2012 Business Health and Safety Personal Advice A collection of business wear for women was taken up at DSS then delivered to Suit Yourself in Edmonton, AB on Dec 5th 2011. Suit Yourself is a not for profit charity that gives high quality and professional clothing to women who are looking for a new… prev 1 … 18 19 20 21 22 next
