Sunday, July 12th, 2009
The concept of transferable skills is important for job seekers in today’s economy. In your resume, cover letter, and during the interview process, you need to prove that you have the experience, knowledge, passion, and drive to get the job done. If you have been doing the same job for years, and plan to stay
Sunday, July 12th, 2009
Friday, July 10th, 2009
What do you have to offer an employer? Why should that employer choose you over someone else? What will make interviewers remember you after they’re done with their first round of meeting potential candidates? It’s about matching...
Monday, July 6th, 2009
There are many methods that can be used to help make sure you have the best chance possible to get the job you want. 1. Redesign your resume to focus on the qualities needed for each position....
Sunday, July 5th, 2009
We’ve all read about the importance of achieving a good work/life balance. However in reality, the pressures of a growing organisation can make it difficult for everyone in the organisation, not just those at the top. Here...
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
Common Craft “Plain English” Series Rather than point to a list of suppliers on a certain topic, this month LC is recommending that readers download Common Craft’s educational videos on YouTube. Common Craft produces a series of...
Monday, June 22nd, 2009
It is simple – the way to stand out and get hired is to understand what a hiring manager goes through. Today, two or three times as many applications and resumes are received for virtually every open...
Saturday, June 20th, 2009
Should you list your work experience or achievements first? Do you include a photo or not? Will coloured paper make you stand out from the crowd? Writing your CV can be a minefield but there are certain...
Friday, June 19th, 2009
If you find yourself cleaning out your desk and starting a new job every nine months to a year, the problem is you — not your boss or colleagues. It’s important to understand your company’s corporate culture...
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Workplaces can differ in every sense. From dress codes to the informalities of how people interact with each other, the protocol of the accepted etiquette will vary both from industry to industry and also between companies involved...