Thursday, November 26th, 2009
When it comes to career advice videos, Monster is at the forefront of offering tips and a countless number of industry tools such as CV templates, expert eBooks, quizzes, virtual job interviews, snapshots, the latest news and links to the latest job opportunities from all industries. See these videos from them. Monster partnered with
Saturday, September 12th, 2009
Here at Catherine’s Career Corner, we referred to your Skills Portfolio on numerous job search articles. Recently, we found an apt article via the Trinity Western University on Skills Portfolio, what it is and what it should...
Thursday, July 16th, 2009
Getting Started Finding employment is often a turning point in your life. This may require you to make some hard decisions about yourself and what you want to do.This is not easy and often job seekers...
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...
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, 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...
Wednesday, May 27th, 2009
Having a great interview is often to crucial to getting into a school or getting a job or internship. Be prepared for anything! Step 1 Look the part. If you are applying for a desk job, wear...