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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]April 4th, 2013
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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]March 21st, 2013
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, [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]March 8th, 2013
The Number One Reason Most Resumes Fail to Land an Interview
(and it’s why you won’t get a great job offer either) I review a lot of resumes. Sometimes it’s through my own service and sometimes through a large university sub-contracting job. Most – up to 99% I would say – suffer from the same failure: they don’t communicate value. Value is defined as “The regard [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]February 28th, 2013
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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]January 18th, 2013
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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]January 17th, 2013
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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]January 11th, 2013
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 [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]January 8th, 2013
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, [...]
[ Continue Reading → ]January 4th, 2013
Bushido Business
Business Success the Bushido Way When people think of the word ‘Bushido’ they think Japanese warriors – strong, tough, regimented, unforgiving and loyal. However, the word ‘Bushido’ is known to incorporate the following traits: honesty, justice, heroic courage, compassion, sincerity, honour, duty, loyalty and courtesy. Maintaining the credibility of this code of conduct was most [...]
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