This past month, there’s been a lot of online chatter about corporate dress codes and what (or what not) to wear to work. (Surely initiated by the recent, salacious news that Citigroup is being sued by a former employee who claims she was fired for dressing too provocatively- details here). It reminds me of a message my late uncle passed on to me early in my professional career.read more...

You must take your student job search seriously and be willing to be inventive. Being unique and demonstrating (not just saying) that you are a hard-worker and able to think independently will be an enormous help to you after graduation. Read more...

When you are looking for a new hairdresser, dentist or mechanic or simply want to find the best chocolate cake in town – how do you find these?

We usually discover the answers by talking to people we know – who might then refer us to someone they know. This is called “networking.” It is also one of the best ways to look for work as many jobs are unadvertised and the only way to find out about them is through word-of-mouth. Read more...

A Hiring Fair can be a great place to meet your next employer. With so many people attending, it can be overwhelming for both yourself and the employers. Here are some tips to help you stand out from the crowd.

Know Your Stuff   Read more...

Make YOUR Job Search Successful in 2010…Access ‘The Hidden Job Market’

Creating a plan for your job search will greatly enhance your ability to find the job you want in 2009. Changes to the global economy impact the labour market and the numbers of jobs available at any time. Today’s job seeker will notice that traditional newspaper ads and job posting are fewer, however, be aware that there is a job market hidden to the outside world and that you can find these jobs that no one else has discovered. By understanding what the “hidden job market” is and how to access it, and by being creative, you can be successful in finding the job that is right for you. Read more…

This is generally not a problem if you have been working in a particular industry for a while and it is your intention to stay in that field. But, what happens if you are changing careers? What happens if your work experience and skills do not really relate to the field you’re changing to? How do you make them fit to the jobs you want?   Read more …

A common concern for mature workers is possible age discrimination. Although some employers will favour youth, there are also others who prefer the skills and wisdom that have developed after many years of experience. Mature workers need to use age to their advantage.   Read More …

The first impression is a lasting impression

A fax cover sheet:

• Acts as a cover for your personal information
• Clarifies who the fax is addressed to (e.g. name, company, department, etc)
• Tracks the number of pages being sent so the receiver knows that they have the whole document
• Shows professionalism
• Shows adherence to procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge of business procedure and protocol
• Helps to keep track of your job search by verifiying date and time the fax is sent
• View a sample fax cover sheet.