Essentials of a Cover Letter
Sunday, 08 September 2019
When addressing a job posting, focus on what you are writing to make the reader want to look at and read your letter with good content. Below are 4 steps to include in 4 simple paragraphs. What position are you applying for? Grab the reader’s attention in the first paragraph as to why you are applying for what position
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Graduation, Then What?
Monday, 15 July 2019
You have just graduated from your post-secondary program now what? Now your journey begins in finding employment related to your educational program or maybe something different. What is your career strategy?
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Congrats University Grads
Saturday, 15 June 2019
Congratulations to the many new and recent graduates from a variety of school programs, I have coached over the last 6 years who have successfully found jobs that were aligned to their education. The list below are individuals representing a new career path in which they were able to utilize their educational knowledge in beginning their careers.
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Is Your Resume “RITE” For You?
Wednesday, 01 May 2019
I write a variety of resumes with a very high percentage of my clients getting interviews. I like to keep things very simplistic so here are my keys for getting attraction for your resume.
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Get the most out of Job Fairs
Wednesday, 17 April 2019
Spring is the time when there are job fairs in the region so how do you prepare to be successful at a job fair. Before the Job Fair
Register for the event ahead of time
Review and research the companies who will be hosting a table.
Make a list of the companies you want to visit.
Update your resume to indicate your current employment position, current educational courses or volunteer positions.
Know what position you want to apply for within the organization.
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Are you using LinkedIn effectively in your job search?
Monday, 01 April 2019
Did you know that 22 million people every week are looking at jobs posted on #LinkedIn? Recent survey indicates 87% of recruiters read your LinkedIn profile. Does your #LinkedIn profile match the skills outlined in the job posting?
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Do You Believe in Storytelling?
Sunday, 17 March 2019
Often as children we would love to hear stories of fiction, adventure and anything else possible. We were intrigued with all the details. I even remember my dad telling ghostly stories around the backyard fire pit and I loved to hear them even though I know what was happening.
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Use your email to help in your job search.
Tuesday, 26 February 2019
When you are looking for a new job you need to organize the jobs you have applied to and the easiest way to do this is to utilize your email. Folders – Create folders and save your applications in the folders. You can create as many folders as you want. For example, you may have
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