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Survey: Lack of experience is the biggest issue entry-level professionals have

Posted by gabriela on October 17, 2011

Voters suggest cultivating networking, resume writing and interview skills A recent survey done by ResumeTarget.com on LinkedIn confirmed what entry-level professionals already know when looking for a job and going to job interviews: the biggest problem breaking into the market nowadays is a lack...

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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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6 Ways to Maximize Your Job Search in 2011 (Summer Edition)

Posted by amos on May 31, 2011

I won’t spare you an intro…here is your no nonsense guide on how to maximize your Job Search in 2011. Have a Great Compelling Resume I know this seems like a given, but most people do not take the time to sit down and write a resume that truly represents their skills and experience. What most people...

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Creating A Simple & Compelling Cover Letter

Posted by amos on May 13, 2011

You know that popular saying, “don’t judge a book by its cover?” In this case, that’s exactly what employers do when fishing for new talent. Resumes are the first thing employees see of your potential character. While this is true, they’re often accompanied by cover letters directed to a hiring...

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Will a Canadian Majority help with job growth?

Posted by amos on May 11, 2011

On the surface, it may appear that job-searchers are struggling in their job hunt. But, as we approach the warm summer months, it looks like the job market is warming up too. I was exceptionally pleased when Statistics Canada released the unemployment numbers on Friday. Its national labour force survey...

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9 ways to get the most out of LinkedIn

Posted by amos on May 4, 2011

I once wrote that LinkedIn is when Facebook and Twitter meet for coffee. I explain LinkedIn to my clients and friends in one sentence: “LinkedIn is Facebook for Professionals only”. It’s a social networking tool designed specifically for business professionals, companies, job-seekers and employers....

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Interview Excuses – 10 Sneaky, Desperate, Slightly Kooky, Yet Effective Ways to get out of the office for an interview

Posted by amos on April 26, 2011

Have you ever had to leave your job for an interview at another company? It happens, and it’s a tricky situation to be in. You want to show up for the interview at the time your potential employer requests, but you also don’t want to upset your current employer. It is possible to attend job interviews...

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Why Facebook can ruin your chances of getting hired, and might even get you fired.

Posted by amos on December 30, 2010

Just like your cover letter, resume and job interview, social networking sites have also become an important component in which employers base their decision to hire you or not. Preserve your professional image by always being cautious. For the very reason that Facebook is beneficial during a job search,...

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15 Days of Holiday & New Year’s Madness

Posted by amos on December 28, 2010

Of the many misconceptions job seekers have about job searching, one of the gravest errors is to stop searching during the holiday and New Year’s seasons. From the start of the holidays in Thanksgiving leading up to the Christmas season, most job seekers usually halt their job search believing this...

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Contract Work: Not just for hit men anymore | 5 Job Sites That Are Under Your Radar

Posted by amos on December 22, 2010

As someone who has used these site’s to attract, qualify and hire talent. I can tell you that the talent pool in these job sites is tremendous. If you are a freelancer or contract worker then you are in luck, especially those in the digital design industry. The number of people in the digital...

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