Credit to Author: Ivy Chiu| Date: Tue, 04 Dec 2018 20:28:58 +0000
Whether you’re looking for your first job in Canada, a new role or even a career change, there are exciting times ahead for you! Finding a new job can be a full-time job, so it’s important to recognize the time commitment before embarking on this journey. Managing your expectations from the beginning is vital to […]
Read more6 ways to go above and beyond the job interview Hiring managers are trained to look out for red flags that reveal whether a candidate will make the cut or not. Examples include, showing up late for the interview, not being appropriately dressed, talking poorly about the previous bosses, exaggerating answers and so on. But […]
Read moreLooking for a job in Canada? Here’s how to customize your resumé to a specific job posting You’re new to Canada, and every day, you send out multiple resumés. The recruiters, at the receiving end, are also wading through hundreds of applications each day to locate a few good, eligible resumés. So, what should you […]
Read moreIt’s ironic isn’t it? You work hard your whole life, climbing the corporate ladder. You gather valuable skills and knowledge along the way. You become a better you every single day you step out of that office. Then when you unexpectedly find yourself looking for work, the “overqualified” hammer falls on you. Perhaps you’re moving to […]
Read moreGreat interview, not so great response? Do a post-interview self-review The interview ended and as you walked out of the building, you genuinely felt good. In your opinion, everything went very well. You felt that you did a great job in answering all their questions. In fact, the interviewer assured you that you were impressive […]
Read moreDo you feel like your LinkedIn profile isn’t getting the attention it deserves? Frustrating isn’t it? You’ve finally hopped on the LinkedIn bandwagon, creating that “All-Star” profile, only to wake up every morning to 0 notifications in your app. And when you’re on the hunt for a job, that’s not the kind of morning you […]
Read moreHow to ace the candidate reference check when looking for a job When Canadian hiring managers look for a great candidate to fill the required role, they know it’s easy to get swept up by a well-rounded resumé and impressive interview. While those are certainly a promising sign, to really understand whether you would be […]
Read moreWhen a recruiter ignores you, it hurts. If you’ve been on a job search for weeks or even months, those agonizing days takes it’s toll on you. And when recruiters ignore your requests for available opportunities and never get back to you, you start to doubt your skills and wonder if you are good enough […]
Read moreHard work will make you successful, right? Wrong. I landed in Canada in 2013. As a newcomer, I quickly joined organizations and participated in programs thinking that I would build my dream career in the best way possible. But, at some point, I realized that every single person I was meeting would tell me: “if […]
Read moreOutshine everyone with a value proposition letter that sets you apart As a potential job candidate, you are aiming to outshine the competition in many ways. To make that happen, you need to let your hiring manager know what value you can bring to the table and how you are uniquely qualified to help the […]
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