Will a Canadian Majority Help With Job Growth?
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...
8 Ways to Personalize Your Resume
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...
9 Ways to Get the Most Out of LinkedIn
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”....
How to Optimize, Enhance and Fine Tune Your LinkedIn Profile
For anyone who is looking to build a stronger presence on LinkedIn and utilize the site to forge new opportunities. LinkedIn is home to over 200 million professionals. Enhancing your...
HOW: LinkedIn Got Me Hired!
Getting hired or headhunted is not a magic trick - all it takes is hard work and the right formula to position yourself as a candidate in demand. In my...
LinkedIn: When Facebook and Twitter Meet For Coffee
As an executive recruiter and head hunter, let me start by saying that I have helped clients use just about every means of social media in their quest for a...
How Social Media Got Me a Job at Google
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...
What end of the Talent Pool are you in?
It is sink or swim out in the job market today. Whether laid-off or gainfully employed, I often ask my clients about their key motivation during a job search –...