Have you seen our post on giving your best interview? That's a good start. Here are a list of some additional things you should have prepared before you show up: What is it that you a proud of? Make sure you have prepared some projects and skills. Prepare a couple of examples where you overcame… Continue reading Preparing for an Interview
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How to Effectively Job Search
You know you want a new job, but now you need to find it. Where do you begin? For starters, Indeed is a great way to ensure you are on the top of your job search game. This website will send you an email notification every day or week of all the postings containing the… Continue reading How to Effectively Job Search
Resources on Cover Letters
Cover letters can be the most painful part of applying for a job - but they are often crucial. Even if a recruiter does not read it in detail, the cover letter is often used to screen out candidates that are not dedicated the application process. It is also your opportunity to explain any gaps… Continue reading Resources on Cover Letters
Resources for Writing a Resume
So, you've decided to build a resume for the first time or conduct a resume revamp! Below is a template to get you started on building your "finally got that dream job" resume. With this information, we can start to build your application into something that will catch an employer's attention. template-resumeDownload Here are some… Continue reading Resources for Writing a Resume
You think I should what?
Providing feedback to someone can be scary, but it is an underdeveloped skill that can help you elevate others, strengthen a team, and create a culture where you receive compelling advice in return. Let's start by looking at why giving feedback can be a daunting task. Often the concern is that the person receiving the… Continue reading You think I should what?
On Mentorship
About 5 years ago, my grandfather died from Parkinsons. He was the best mentor I have ever had and his lessons are still with me today. I even have a little tattoo which reminds me of our conversations. He would have HATED it. When I started applying for universities, he was pleased. When I told… Continue reading On Mentorship
Giving your Best Interview
Butterflies, nerves, maybe some anxious sweating…. Two way communication, like coffee with a colleague I am not here to talk to you about first dates, I am here to talk to you about the interview. Many people aren’t sure which is worse, but the striking similarity should be one key element: two way communication. Often,… Continue reading Giving your Best Interview
A Leadership Smorgasboard
What makes up your smorgasboard? I would like to share with you my leadership smorgasboard. As a I reflect on what leadership means, I turn to the managers I have had over the years: the good, the bad, and some of the ugly. What I have realized is that good leaders apply an array of… Continue reading A Leadership Smorgasboard
Working with Millenials
Selfish, narcissistic, entitled, lazy, affirmation needing, unprepared for life, and unrealistic! I am here to talk with you about everyone's favourite generation to complain about - the millennial. I can appreciate the irony here; talking about my own generation, trying to convince you that we are not all narcissists. When millenials entered into young adulthood,… Continue reading Working with Millenials
Career Coaching & Resumes 