When I was a kid, I thought I knew exactly what I wanted to do with my life. I knew the things I enjoyed and I knew what I was good at. But somewhere along the way I lost that dream. Looking back, I realize that it was conditioned out of me. Well-meaning people who loved me and cared about me nudged me in more sensible directions and I conformed to their wishes.
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Job Search Advice
November 9th, 2009
Pop Your Bubble
Our columns at BC Jobs focus on using networking to get a job or put you on the right trajectory for your career path. But recent research published in the prestigious journal Biologist found that the number of hours per day humans interact has fallen by two thirds in recent decades, from 6 hours in 1987 to 2 hours in 2007.
Read MoreNovember 9th, 2009
Want the Job? Dress for the Part
IT professionals often dress casually on the job, but those looking for work may want to step up their style, a new survey suggests. More than four out of ten (43 per cent) chief information officers
(CIOs) polled said tailored separates are the most appropriate interview attire.
October 23rd, 2009
Passing the telephone screening interview
With continually increasing workloads, more hiring managers are relying on short, preliminary phone conversations to determine who should be called for interviews.
Read MoreOctober 23rd, 2009
Survey Shows Interpersonal Skills Can Trump Industry Knowledge in Job Search
Having a winning personality has always helped in making friends or getting a date, but a recent survey confirms it also opens doors in the job search.
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30 Power Words to Power Up Your Résumé & Boost Your Job Search
Does your résumé have the punch it needs to help you stand out? Is your cover letter well-written and convincing? Are you conveying professionalism in the e-mails you write to recruiters or hiring managers?
Read MoreSeptember 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
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 21st, 2009
HAVE A KEEN EYE FOR DERAIL
Job seekers take note: One false stroke at the keyboard could send your resume into the “circular file.” Fifty-one per cent of executives interviewed said just one or two typos in a resume would remove applicants from consideration for a job; 23 per cent said it takes only one typo to rule candidates out.
Read MoreJuly 21st, 2009
Writing an Effective Cover Letter
Job seekers continually under estimate the importance of including a cover letter with their resume when applying to jobs. The cover letter is a critical component of your job search materials, as it serves as an effective advertisement for your resume. In writing your cover letter you can be creative and direct in showing a potential employer, how your unique skills abilities meets their requirements without the limitations of the resume.
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