With increasing regularity, job seekers draft a résumé with an opening objective statement section without realizing this can be a turn-off to employers. Objective statements, by definition, are a declaration of what you want out of your next position. Think, A stable position with room for advancement. However, employers rarely hire an applicant based on what the applicant wants, but rather based on what the applicant offers.
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August 24th, 2011
Apply the Scientific Method to Your Job Search
When was the last time you heard someone whine Ive sent out 200 resumes and I havent gotten one call. Probably yesterday just before that person started sending out the next 200.
Its odd how people resist analyzing an unproductive job search with hard questions. If you are sending out resumes by the dozens and checking your phone to see if the battery has died, try applying a few questions. Science would be nowhere if scientists insisted on redoing the same experiment 200 times, wishing for a particular result.
August 24th, 2011
Making it Mobile
Ever consider offering flexible working? If youre like 88% of Canadian companies, you are already. Flexible working, whether telecommuting or allowing employees to work schedules that are personally customized, is part of the evolution that is taking place throughout the modern workforce. The workplace has evolved. As the traditional definitions of work have changed, so has the way it gets done.
Mobile workforces, where work is conducted outside of the office environment, is becoming increasingly popular. In 2010, 16% of the global workforce was employed in mobile working situations and it is expected that by 2020, this number will increase to 35%.
August 18th, 2011
Finding the Right Person for Your Job
Finding the right person for your job isnt easy. If it were wed all be happy and businesses would be humming along contentedly without any conflict whatsoever because wed all be living in the fantasy world as illustrated in the satirical movie, The Stepford Wives.
So, we need to be honest here and figure out what you can realistically do to ensure you find the right person.
What I am going to suggest may sound to some of you like its too much work but my years of experience have taught me that doing the work up front will save you ten-fold as you begin to move forward and people are indeed doing what it is you hired them to do.
August 17th, 2011
Recruitment strategies: try recruiting non-traditional employees
Recruitment strategies become vital in a tight job market. Many companies succeed by hiring non-traditional candidates.
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2011
The 5 Ws of Online Portfolios and How to Do It!
Who: While portfolios have traditionally been used by creative professionals — artists, photographers, marketers, advertisers and designers — the rise of web communication and social media has brought online portfolios into the mainstream. For those looking for their first break or simply aiming to stand out from the crowd, upping the ante on your job search toolbox may make the difference.
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2011
Hot Fun In the City – How to Keep Your Job Search Cool This Summer
Whether you are looking for seasonal employment or searching for your next career opportunity, it is important to adapt your job hunting techniques to gain a competitive edge this summer. A common myth exists that no hiring gets done once the thermostat rises; however this isnt always the case. With important initiatives often commencing after Labour Day, many companies need to increase their headcount now to anticipate higher workloads.
So what are some tips to find a job as the temperature rises?
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2011
Facebook Friend or Foe
799 friends on facebook Wow! Sounds sort of like an accomplishment doesnt it?
But, who do you really know out of those 799 people? Guess who is reading the resume you just submitted to that huge advertising firm you really want a job with? Remember Ryan, that older guy from high school? Ryan has you on facebook (you never spoke in high school besides that one time you accidentally walked into him) and he is now searching your profile and notices all the party pictures, that not so friendly page you liked, and your recent status update of having a few double caesers on your lunch break.
Read MoreJuly 27th, 2011
The Job Interview – Questions to Ask and Avoid
When conducting employment interviews, having a well developed job description and knowing in advance what questions you can and cannot ask will enable you to gather the information you need to make a well-informed hiring decision while protecting the human rights of individuals.
The purpose of a job interview is to meet job candidates as well as validate and perhaps seek additional information to what is provided within their resume in order to determine whether or not they are qualified and would be a fit for the position and the organization.
July 20th, 2011
How to show temp work on a resume
Temporary jobs have become very common in today’s world. Some people work temp jobs in between permanent ones, while others choose temp work for the long-term because they enjoy the flexibility and diversity it can offer. Either way, there are two important reasons to showcase these positions effectively on your resume – you want potential employers to see how valuable that experience was, but you don’t want to be seen as a job-hopper.
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