Learn how to master your network and using LinkedIn to set up Informational Interviews. I meet people every day that are looking for a job but do not use LinkedIn, who have an established career however they are looking to move up the corporate ladder, who are entrepreneurs and need to increase their network. Here […]
As an executive coach, one-time Human Resources Manager and Recruiter I have seen the GOOD, BAD and UGLY LinkedIn headline. Is your headline your current title and company name? Whether you are an entrepreneur, a job-seeker, or happily employed, your headline is your elevator speech clearly defining how you provide service. A vast number of […]
Lots of Human Resource professionals get a bad rap for not hiring inside the industry. I took the risk a few years back and had to ‘sell’ benefits of hiring a newbie to the Store Manager and District Manager of the large big box retail organization on why I brought in someone for an interview […]
My stint earlier this year (2017) as an Emcee for the Alberta Career Development Conference brought many laughs, some groans (humorous) and great connection with the audience. So what makes a memorable Emcee/speaker? 1. Being confident. There is a fine line between being confident and being cocky. In the beginning of my speaking career; I […]
It is so easy to give up when the going gets tough. There were many times I wanted to throw in the towel; telling myself this is too hard, why bother. Success is never a straight line, there are peaks and valleys. However, push hard and celebrate one step and then another. Persevere and you […]
“Tell me about yourself” should be the easiest interview question; as you are telling them all about you. However, that is not the case. Interviewees fail this question 9 times out of 10; because they respond to this question by sharing personal information. When asked this question, think rationally, provide information that is relevant to […]
The decision to disclose Self-disclosure of a disability is a personal choice. The job-seeker should disclose disability-related information only as necessary. It is important for the job-seeker to decide whether or not to disclose what they want to disclose when they want to disclose based on the impact of the job search and/or job performance. Know […]