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The standard job hunt involves a massive range of emotions: You’ll go rapidly from the highs of acceptance to the lows of rejection. For your job search and for your own sanity, you must be capable of keeping an even keel. So, how do you handle your feelings so that they are on your side,… Read more »
First impressions are a major part of any relationship, including professional relationships. A first encounter, which may last no longer than a just few seconds, sets the tone and a bad one can be very difficult to get over. For job seekers, a first impression can make or break your chances of getting the job… Read more »
It’s already well-known that the wrong kind of social media posts can wreck your chances of receiving a job offer. Recruiters are increasingly searching the internet for information about potential employees. Despite your accomplishments, negative posts could result in someone else getting hired. Did you also know that if you are already employed, your negative… Read more »
Do you know someone who claims to be happy at their job? Are you happy? If you or many of the people you know are dissatisfied at work, you have lots of company. Statistics show that more than a quarter of the workers in Canada are not fully satisfied with their jobs. That statistic may sound… Read more »
If you have been searching for a job for many months, and have sat through what feels like countless interviews, you might have lost your zeal for the whole process. That’s understandable, but if it’s affecting the way you approach each new interview, you probably won’t be getting a job offer anytime soon. While too… Read more »
Temporary work: It can last for a few days or a year or more. Sometimes it even turns into a permanent position. No matter the length of the assignment or the type of work you’ll be doing, a temporary job can be exciting, especially if it’s your first job in a while. It can also… Read more »
You’ve probably heard the term “job hopper” more than a few times in your life, and each time you heard it, there were negative vibrations attached to it. There could be good reasons why someone works at several jobs in a relatively short time. They could have been laid off, taken temporary assignments, or worked… Read more »
Great news! You’ve been invited to a face-to-face job interview! You’re understandably excited about meeting and making a favorable impression on the interviewer. You know you have the skills and experience they are looking for, and you’re confident that you can convince the hiring manager that you’re a perfect fit for the job. You may… Read more »
The interview for that manufacturing opening seems to have gone very well. You had prepared by researching the company and by practicing your answers to the questions you anticipated the interviewer would ask. Now that the interview is winding down, the hiring manager asks you one last thing: “Do you have any questions for me?”… Read more »
Creating a company culture based on the values and initiatives that you believe in is the most important way to create an environment where your current employees stay and potential new employees want to work. Below are expert ways to make changes – sometimes tough ones – to your company culture that last and improve… Read more »