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January 27th, 2009

Knowing What You’re Worth

Knowing What You're Worth

You are an entrepreneur and your company is you. Your paycheque is the revenue generated from the services you provide your employer. Like any successful business, you want to maximize your revenues and retain the customer – in this case, your employer. This is achieved by providing high quality service and charging a fee that is competitive and worthy of the value provided. Put simply, you want to get paid what you are worth.

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January 27th, 2009

Salary during a job interview tips for negotiation

Salary during a job interview tips for negotiation

Salary discussions may be the most anxiety-provoking part of a job interview. Many people feel embarrassed or pressured when it comes to talking money. Although job seekers often hear that they should wait for the interviewer to bring up salary

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January 27th, 2009

Eight things that can boost your pay

Eight things that can boost your pay

Did you know employers sometimes pay a premium for the right education and experience? Or that you might be able to earn more by doing the same job in a larger company?

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January 13th, 2009

Resume career profiles sizzle when you add numbers

Resume career profiles sizzle when you add numbers

Resume career profile writing can make a huge difference in your job search. By taking the time to create a powerful resume career profile, you can stand out from other candidates.

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January 12th, 2009

Researching potential employers

Researching potential employers

You’re one of the lucky ones. You’ve been selected for interview for a fast-track career program with a well-known employer. But you know for a fact that each year, scores of candidates are chosen to attend an interview, from which only a few are taken on — so how do you ensure you’re one of them?

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December 19th, 2008

Cold calling and voicemail often go hand in hand

Cold calling and voicemail often go hand in hand

Cold calling is an effective method of introducing yourself to potential hiring managers to enquire about employment with their company. However, what should you do if the hiring manager doesn’t answer the phone and you reach their voice mailbox?

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December 17th, 2008

Employers are searching your online profiles

Employers are searching your online profiles

Employers are looking up job seekers online – make no mistake. And, while many employers seek out job candidates through searches of online databases, an increasing number turn to the Internet to screen out potential hires.

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December 3rd, 2008

Preparing your resume for a human resources career

Preparing your resume for a human resources career

To prepare your resume for a human resources career, you should review resume advice and draft your resume accordingly. You’ll also want to review human resources job postings, so that you have a good sense of the attributes employers seek. By following tips to write your job search resume, you can put together an application that will stand out.

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December 3rd, 2008

Training and preparation for human resources careers

Training and preparation for human resources careers

Do I need post-secondary training or a degree to work in human resources?
As with every industry these days, individuals with additional education will have the opportunity to advance further. Most human resources positions require a technical diploma, degree or equivalent. The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations offers a nationally recognized designation for human resources professionals.

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December 3rd, 2008

Careers in human resources

Careers in human resources

Human resources are the people who work for an organization. A career in human resources involves managing the people who work for an organization in a way that provides for the best possible performance.

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