If you’ve got a long work history, special skills or a strong track record of accomplishments, consider a combination resume. It allows you to combine the perks of chronological and functional resumes.
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May 7th, 2015
Chronological Resumes
Looking to emphasize your employers, job titles, loyalty and success in climbing the corporate ladder? A chronological resume may be just what you need.
Read MoreMay 4th, 2015
Writing a Compelling Cover Letter
Everyone knows the importance of a well crafted resume, but how many job seekers fully appreciate the power of a strong cover letter? This is the first document a hiring manager reviews when considering prospective employees, and its the applicants initial opportunity to make a good impression.
Read MoreApril 30th, 2015
Functional Resumes
Need to break away from the traditional resume format? Check out the functional resume — a popular way to cluster experience and skills.
Read MoreApril 23rd, 2015
Writing Your Resume Objective
You’ve probably heard a million times that employers only spend 30 seconds looking at your resume. Help get their attention by writing a targeted objective.
Read MoreApril 20th, 2015
Writing a Resume Career Profile
To capture the attention of hiring managers, candidates often use a career profile on their resumes. Also known as a professional profile or simply a profile, a career profile summarizes your work, education and other relevant experiences.
Read MoreApril 16th, 2015
Negotiating Pay Packages
Your salary history tells an important story of how far you’ve come along a career path, so it’s fitting that a prospective employer might be interested in learning more about your past earnings. Yet it’s unfair to take a salary history at face value, because there are so often back-stories that need explaining.
Career experts say you should be prepared to discuss your salary history with a prospective employer, along with any back-stories. For example, if you changed careers and took a pay cut in the process, you’ll want to share that. Still you don’t want to put yourself at a disadvantage, so it’s important to tailor your approach to the circumstances.
March 2nd, 2015
Training and Preparation for Tourism Careers
The best way to start or get ahead in the tourism industry is through training, says Jenni Hopkyns, Manager of Training Services at Tourism British Columbia. Over the years, weve heard many anecdotes from employers about the importance of programs
Read MoreMarch 2nd, 2015
Onerous Terms Not Necessarily Unconscionable
Wrongful dismissal cases often lead to debate over the legality of a severance formula set out in an employment contract. In most cases, the former employee argues the severance formula should be disregarded while the employer argues for keeping it.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2015
Cold Calling Your Way to a New Job
Next to public speaking, cold calling might be the scariest thing people try to avoid doing at all costs.
It can also be a very effective and underutilized method for career-minded individuals like yourself to separate yourself from other job searchers who don’t think about doing it.
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