Counsellor Tips

Getting your foot in the door to meet with an employer depends on how well you present yourself in your resume. Keep the following points in mind: Target your resume to the position. Read the job [...]

Jobs that are not advertised are considered to be the “Hidden Job Market”.  This remains the best route to successful job searching, regardless of the economy. It is often said that 80% of [...]

Many of us use Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Google+ to stay socially connected, but have you considered how these sites can be used for your job search? Your online profiles and accounts go [...]

Whether you have applied in person, by fax, email or through a networking contact, be sure to put it on a list. Staying organized is essential in tracking and following up your job search. This [...]

Employers want people who believe in themselves and their skills, who want to work, who want to work for them, and who generally have a positive attitude. While staying positive is vital to a [...]

Don’t miss the opportunity to sell yourself by providing a reference WITH your resume! Get rid of the line “References available upon request”. That is a given. Include your references WITH YOUR [...]

Rule # 1 – Listen and Observe Listen and observe before suggesting any changes. While innovation is a good thing, it is important to be mindful of dynamics of the workplace. If you are entering [...]

Job openings today may seem few and far between.  With fewer available jobs, applying for work today may not be as simple as it used to be.  It is important to get a leg up on the competition. [...]

Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community. Many groups and agencies would not be able to offer the services that they do without volunteers. For the job seeker, volunteering can [...]

When asked what the most difficult part of an interview is, most clients say that they do fine, until the dreaded question, “What are your weaknesses?” rears its ugly head. It is a tough [...]