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 MoreYou're using an older version of Internet Explorer that is no longer supported. Please update your browser.
You're using an older version of Internet Explorer and some functionality may not work as expected. Please update your browser for the best experience.
April 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 16th, 2015
Finding Professional and Personal Balance
Striking a balance between job and family demands is a common dilemma for working parents. Dads and moms alike are juggling deadlines and play-dates, presentations and soccer practice, business travel and family trips.
Read MoreMarch 12th, 2015
Adult going back to school: should you go back to school?
For an adult, going back to school involves a delicate balancing act. Going back to school in some form can have a huge effect on your career. Ongoing professional development is vital to your career growth,
Read MoreMarch 9th, 2015
When Is A Quit Not A Quit?
I suspect that most employers struggle, occasionally, with the question of whether an employee has resigned from employment. I know that I am often called on to provide advice on this subject.
Read MoreMarch 9th, 2015
Layoff Checklist
The following is a quick reference list of steps and actions you will want to consider if you have recently lost your job or have been notified of an upcoming layoff.
Read MoreMarch 5th, 2015
Creating a Great LinkedIn Profile
Increasingly the savvy job hunter, especially anyone working in a professional setting, is leveraging the awesome power of online recruitment tools with a LinkedIn profile. (Although other professional networking sites exist, such as Naymz and Plaxo, LinkedIn remains the undisputed leader.)
How does one go about creating a presence that has impact, attracts positive attention and with time, reaps professional benefits? Here are a few suggestions to get you started.
Read MoreMarch 5th, 2015
The Power of the Probationary Period
Perhaps the best weapon in an employers arsenal to screen applicants is the probation period. In my experience, it is also one of the least used and least understood.
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 MoreMarch 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 More
Copyright © 2022 BC Jobs Online Inc.