Its official once again Dr. John Sullivan has predicted a future trend that is becoming a reality. In June of 2009, Dr. Sullivan predicted that within a few years the interview from anywhere approach will become the standard practice for all but final hiring interviews. Here we are, one and a half years later and the number of companies that have implemented these solutions has tripled and the early adopters are using live virtual interviews as the de facto standard first step in the candidate assessment process.
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February 17th, 2011
Why now is a great time to find a job
It has been a tough couple of years for BC job seekers. The downturn resulted in an unstable job market with many wishful workers unemployed or underemployed in part time or temporary roles. The past year has seen moderate growth and employers are hopeful that this trend will continue through 2011. So why is now a good time to find a job you might ask?
Read MoreFebruary 16th, 2011
Decision Time
The Canadian government has decided that it is time for temporary foreign workers to make their decisions about remaining in Canada more quickly. With the implementation of the new regulations effective on April 1, 2011, foreign workers will only be allowed a maximum four year work permit period at a time. At the end of each period, these individuals are required to return back to their home country for another four years before being eligible to apply for another Canadian work permit. There will be no reprieve for individuals on a work permit awaiting their permanent resident status approval. Even if they are pending the issuance of their landing status, foreign nationals will be required to return home to await final PR approval.
Read MoreFebruary 16th, 2011
Resume profile/summary/objective: what to include?
Resume writing has finally reached the point where almost all professional resume writers, and many job-seekers, realize the futility of old-fashioned objective statements like the following:
OBJECTIVE: To secure a full-time position with opportunities for advancement in a nonprofit organization that prides itself on excellent public service.
Telling the reader what you want instead of what you have to offer was a failed formula from the start. Now common practice is to use a headline at the top of your resume followed by a profile paragraph.
January 26th, 2011
When Terminating for Cause, Measure Twice and Cut Once
It is a rare employer who is not aware of its employees entitlement to reasonable working notice of termination (or pay in lieu thereof). At the same time, it also seems to be a rare employer which has a full grasp of the other costs which can arise upon termination.
That is perhaps because most employees who are terminated (on a without cause basis) are owed little more than some pay in lieu of notice at the time of termination. A smaller category of employees has a range of other entitlements and these can be quite valuable.
January 26th, 2011
Networking Etiquette How to Mingle Like a Pro
Now that the holiday season is over, its back to work! If the thought of meeting new people at a business event sends a chill up your spine, youre not alone. For many of us networking is something we dread. Unfortunately, these days, its not what you know. Its who you know or who knows you, that really counts for business success. And even though tradeshows and business mixers can be intimidating for anyone, they are also the perfect opportunity to network and build business relationships. To feel more at ease at your next event, prepare ahead of time, with full stomach, the right attitude and the right business tools.
Read MoreJanuary 19th, 2011
The Quest for Employee Engagement
The quest for employee engagement has been front and centre in the business world for several years; however, there still seems to be a lack of understanding or will on the part of leadership to take the advice being given by those who have researched the topic.
Read MoreJanuary 12th, 2011
Reference Checking
I was listening to a discussion the other day about reference checks and heard someone ask the question, What can an employer say?
I have been in human resources for many years and held management and supervisory positions prior to that so Ive been asked to supply references for years. There is no doubt that reference checks are not given as freely as they once were because of lawsuits that have challenged previous employers because of things said or not said about an employee. The thing is: reference checks help employers make good hires.
January 5th, 2011
Don’t forget the big picture
Past employment experience is usually the most significant section of a resume, and therefore it’s important not to leave the reader guessing. Most job-seekers like to “zoom in” by describing duties and responsibilities, highlighting achievements, and listing awards and formal recognition. There is nothing wrong with that (achievements are particularly essential on a resume). However, it’s equally important to “zoom out” and look at the big picture of each position.
Read MoreDecember 21st, 2010
5 Tiny Turn-offs that Sabotage Your Professional Image
Happy about it or not, you will always be judged by others within the first few seconds of meeting them. And because you are presenting a whole package, everything has an impact and anything distracting or out of place can sabotage your professional image. So it isnt only what you wear that matters; alone or together, those little details make a big statement as well.
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