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alice_bcjobs
Posts by alice_bcjobs:
September 25th, 2009
Cover Letter No-No’s
Writing a cover letter can sometimes be a bit confusing. You simply don’t know what information to add, what to exclude and how exactly to tell your story. For many, this leads to some cover letter mistakes.
Read MoreAugust 28th, 2009
Career Fair Preparation
Career-fair planning should begin a few months before the exhibition dates and summer is a great time for you to get organizedrecruiters should ensure all display equipment is in working order, marketing materials are ordered, and a publicity strategy is in place.
Read MoreAugust 28th, 2009
Dealing with Networking Nervosus
Do you think the only people who will read this article are going to be a handful of people who get anxious networking? Well, heres a news flash, 80% of the people we survey prior to teaching a workshop on Positive Networking® tell us they dont like networkingthey really dont like networking!
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2009
Preparing for the Upturn in the Market
Lately there has been a lot of news in the media that Western Canada is seeing the first signs of economic recovery. Housing sales and starts are up, unemployment numbers in June were significantly lower than predicted and companies are starting to hire again.
Read MoreJuly 20th, 2009
Surviving an Economic Downturn: Creative Alternatives to Layoffs
You want your company to be seen as an “employer of choice” so you can attract and retain great staff regardless of economic conditions, but with all the news about the economic downturn, you’re wondering whether you have any alternatives to staff layoffs.
Read MoreMay 21st, 2009
Career Power: Get Ahead at Work
Heres a practical list of my top 10 career strategies to employ if you want to advance your career this year.
Read MoreMay 21st, 2009
Motivating Your Staff
In times of skill shortages, employees need more than an impressive pay deal,
prestigious job title and package of perks to stay interested in their current
position for a reasonable length of time. People are also working longer. With
long work hours, their decision is often not whether they are fulfilled in their job
but how motivated they feel. Much of this depends on how they relate to you
the boss. Do you captivate and motivate?
April 24th, 2009
Play to your Strengths
Lets face it there are high expectations in our society regarding our performance, professionalism, output and activities. It seems Im supposed to be a high-output, multi-tasking entrepreneurial networker, whos up-to-date on the latest advances in technology and trends in my sector, while also managing my many relationships and arriving at meetings on time. Whew!
Read MoreApril 23rd, 2009
AVOIDING THE PITFALLS OF ENTICEMENT
In employment law circles, the terms enticement or inducement refer to the more aggressive methods by which an employer will woo an individual to accept an employment offer. In a competitive job market, employers will often go to great lengths to convince a person to leave his/her existing employment and join the team.
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