Let’s face it. Nobody is a writer. Not even award-winning novelists could publish their books without facing cuts and changes from an editor first. You’re as good a writer as anyone, but it’s in how you stand out that makes…
If you want to find a job in this tough job market, there’s no better solution than LinkedIn. By joining this popular job search network, you can literally access over thousands of company contact profiles. You can connect with the…
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Job-hunting is a funny business. The first glimpse employers have of you is a one-to-three-page document. That’s why resumes are often the make or break part of your job search strategy. They’re the first thing employers see of your characteristics….
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*Earl was a recent graduate and unemployed software engineer. He began developing a job search strategy by applying to websites, including Monster, Beyond and CareerBuilder, and by connecting with members in his network. Earl managed to receive a phone interview…
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By Lucy Hyslop, Postmedia News You might have a social network more sinuous than a spider’s web and an online presence that would impress Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg. But when it comes to landing a job, the old-fashioned resume still trumps…
Amos Tayts is
the co-founder of
Toronto-based staffing and recruiting companies ResumeTarget and MedcareStaff. Amos has developed talent acquisition strategies for numerous Fortune 500 companies, including GE, IBM, Google, Microsoft, Siemens, and Toshiba.