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How to really use the ‘Apply with LinkedIn’ button

Posted by amos on November 30, 2011

The usual – and often correct – assumption is that visibility is credibility. On LinkedIn this is still true to some extent, but…and that is a very large BUT, only if you have optimized your profile. Make sure you have done enough networking online to populate your profile with sufficient...

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Current and Future Resume Trends

Posted by amos on November 24, 2011

As I mentioned in an earlier blog post; the word “Resumé” is a North American term coined from the Latin and French words meaning “re-take” and “summary.” It is the word we’ve chosen to define the document which summarizes one’s education, profession and related experiences. ...

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Why Counter Offers Are Good (except for headhunters)

Posted by amos on November 15, 2011

Have you been promised a promotion or salary increase? Have you been told that the fresh challenge you’ve been craving – and worked hard for – is just around the corner? More importantly, is it now six months or a year since those opportunities were outlined – but they have yet to materialize? Many...

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How to Apply to a Confidential Job Post Confidentially

Posted by amos on November 15, 2011

Often, potential employers will post jobs on Workopolis, Careerbuilder, Monster, Craigslist, Kijiji, and other job boards/sites anonymously. Even if the job description looks perfect for your skill-set, this can pose several problems for an application. Firstly, any job-seeking professional knows that...

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Inside Sales Specialist (Toronto – Downtown)

Posted by amos on November 3, 2011

Inside Sales Specialists (ISS) are responsible for delivering solutions to people in career transition. Our ideal candidate must have: A strong work ethic A tenacious hunger to succeed A need to have ownership in their role A good track record in sales Technical and business savvy Typically, the ISS...

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Is Your Boss Good, Bad or Ugly?

Posted by amos on July 22, 2011

Would you expose your boss’s wrongdoings if you were treated unfairly? In the new comedy film Horrible Bosses starring Jason Bateman, we can all learn a thing or two about being mistreated in the workforce. It’s not a topic we often talk about, but it’s something that we can’t ignore. Although...

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How To Really: Ace Your Phone Interview

Posted by amos on June 28, 2011

Some key insights to help you prepare & ace your phone interview. When it comes to job-hunting, phone interviews are tests. Everyone has them. They are sometimes the standard first step in the hiring process. If you pass, you’ll be offered a deeper, face-to-face interview. If not, that’s the...

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How to network when you have no connections on LinkedIn.

Posted by amos on June 24, 2011

Whether you’re starting out on LinkedIn for a job hunt, a strategic partnership or a way to open up a new opportunity, you need a strong professional network (think quality over quantity). Without this online rolodex makes it much more difficult to get through the door of a whole spectrum of possible...

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Dress for Success: What you should wear to the workplace

Posted by amos on June 9, 2011

What you wear to work matters a lot when it comes to displaying a public image. If you are working for a large multinational company, you probably want to look as professional as possible. Corporate suits and dress pants are appropriate for these types of businesses. On the flip side, if you are working...

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When did “Free” Job Hunting Get So Expensive?

Posted by amos on June 9, 2011

There’s a lot of saturation in the job market these days. The attention span of hiring managers has dropped from 20 seconds to around 9 seconds. As such it’s increasingly harder to get their attention – in a good way, that is. Acquiring the services of a professional career strategist or a dedicated...

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