Posted by Trish on Jan 28, 2010 in
Job Search First of all, let me state clearly that I believe job boards serve a very useful and valuable service to both candidates and employers. I have used a number of job boards throughout my career and have found them to be very useful resource tools.
Having said that, I was recently surprised to learn just how [...]
Tags: address history, background information, candidates, checked, commissions, criminal record check, direct numbers, education, employers, employment references, in-depth background, job boards, reference letters, references, salary details, social networking sites, total disclosure, useful resource, valuable service
Posted by Trish on Jan 27, 2010 in
Job Search In follow-up to my recent articles on job search and employment, I would like to address the issue of ‘gaps’ in your employment within both your cover letter and resume submission. Having a gap in your employment history is a natural occurrence, and should not dissuade you in any way from applying for positions that [...]
Tags: cover letter most important, disclose reasons for gap, disclosure, employment gaps, good fit, honest, interview, Job Search, Networking, personality profile, proactive, professional background, stay in loop, succinct, up-to-date
Posted by Trish on Jan 23, 2010 in
Economy - Job Market Over the past week or so, I have been immersed in job search through professional discussions related to corporate human resources’ interview processes, job search challenges, and the ’new market’ hiring practices and procedures in particular.
As I am receiving a positive response to my offer to help people in their job search endeavours with cover letter and resume preparation, career profile blog site creation, etc., job [...]
Tags: 2010, Canada hiring trends, contractors, cuts in business travel, discussions, echo my previous articles, flex work schedules, freelance, green jobs, hiring, internet sweep, interview, job search challenges, low-performing workers, optimistic hiring, re-hires, recruitment tools, seven major trends, the employment office survey
Posted by Trish on Jan 18, 2010 in
Job Search In today’s job market, it is once again time to get creative in your approach to the job search and e-job applications, in order to receive that all-important phone call requesting an interview.
In previous tough job markets, job seekers would submit resumes on various colours of paper stock and use graphics, hopeful that in doing [...]
Tags: business card, clear page protectors, cover letter, dress code, get creative, getting noticed, goals, graphics, hand delivery, hiring manager's name, internet, job market, landing the interview, maintain control, niche, odd size, pale colour, paperstock colour, personal connection, receptionist, request a meeting, research, resume, seniority, size, skills and personal attributes from ad posting, stand out, state follow-up date, unusual envelopes, values, vocal, work atmosphere
Posted by Trish on Jan 13, 2010 in
Job Search Looking for work is a full-time job in and of itself, particularly in today’s job market. For this reason, it is even more important that you get ‘creative’ with your job search marketing techniques.
Aside from your well-prepared Resume and/or Capsule Profile, you may also be using a Portfolio, which is an excellent tool that will [...]
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Posted by Trish on Jan 11, 2010 in
Economy - Job Market While I research various sources to keep my finger on the pulse of our economic picture, and more specifically, our ‘real’ unemployment statistics for Canada and the US, I am faced with a myriad of numbers that just do not seem to add up.
Analyzing this data is a cumbersome task at best. Analysts specializing in [...]
Tags: analysts, bc, canada, females, jobseekers, Labour Force Survey, mature workers, part-time vs. full-time, public sector, pulse of economy, re-hires, reality of unemployed, recalled employees, recovery, self-employment, statistics canada, unemployment rises, US, vancouver sun
Posted by Trish on Jan 8, 2010 in
HR News In follow-up to previous articles I have written on this subject, I would like to share this recent update I received on Ontario’s Bill 168 with you.
On December 15, 2009, Bill 168, An Act to amend the Occupational Health and Safety Act with respect to violence and harassment in the workplace and other matters received Royal Assent. [...]
Tags: 2010, annually reviewed, Bill 168, develop policy, dignity, displayed conspiciously, domestic violence, employer obligations, history of violent behaviour, June 15, OHSA, ontario, physical, proof, provinces, psychological, Royal Assent, Workplace Harrassment & Violence
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