Are you really job searching? You think you are job searching, but you are really just wasting time if:… you are just sending out generic resumes hoping something will hit you haven’t identified your skills and abilities to determine your direction you aren’t creating targeted resumes you are not really reading the job ad to …
What Is Your Perfect Job? Have you taken the time to sit down and reflect on what would be your perfect job? Would it be indoors, outdoors, a combination of the two? Does it involve physical activity, or not? Would you be working with others, or working independently? Do you want to be training others …
Simple Steps to Career Success Through Career Counselling Have you ever been fired or dismissed from a job and found yourself in need of career counselling? In January of 2000 it happened to me and I had the opportunity to put into practice what I had been telling my clients for the previous 15 years. …
Communication Skills Are Important In Your Job Search How well did you use your communication skills at your last interview? Were you able to answer the questions well? Did you understand what was being asked? Did your body language communicate the message you wanted it to? The inability to communicate effectively will hold you back …
10 Tips for Successfully Changing Careers Are you ready for a career change? It’s never too late to try a new career on for size. But changing careers can be a significant challenge depending on your career of choice. However, if you’re committed, there’s no reason you can’t find a new line of work that …
Have you made any job search mistakes? Do you believe that mistakes are bad or a learning experience? I believe that a mistake can show me where I need to improve in some way. I have made MANY mistakes over the years while raising my 4 children, while working, in my relationships. Each time I …
Three Rules To Help You Make A Good First Impression Making a great first impression isn’t always easy, but it’s well worth attempting as much as you possibly can. To help you make it happen more often, here are three simple rules you should always follow. While they are not the only great advice on …
CHANGING SKILLS FOR THE NEW WORKPLACE The workplace is very different now. It is characterized by one constant — change!. Employment for a lifetime with one organization is a thing of the past for most people. Today’s worker can expect to change careers 3 or more times. Formal education can no longer end with graduation …
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