The power of a true vacation, and why you should harness it
“You can’t do a good job if a job is all you do.” – Artifact Uprising “A vacation is over when you begin to yearn for your work.” – Morris Fishbein I have a confession to make. Since I started my business 10 years ago I have only taken one vacation – ONE...
Virtual networking part three: Using Twitter to network your way into a job
Not one who needs to use a lot of words in a day? Twitter might be your new favorite social media space. Each post, or Tweet, is limited to a mere 140 characters, enabling you to share your message with a large audience, knowing that a quick glance is all the reader...
Networking tips and tricks for wallflowers: What to do before, during, and after an event
Intimidating as they may be for you, networking events are venues that invent opportunities. How? By connecting you with the people who will significantly impact your professional future. This post summarizes a more in-depth Shift article you can access here. In this...
Virtual networking part one: Using LinkedIn to find work and build your professional network
“The opposite of networking is not-working.” – Anonymous Did you know that often managers and recruiters are looking at your social media profiles BEFORE they look at your resume? The truth is that your network is what will continuously feed you work...
Virtual networking part two: Using Facebook for getting work and building your professional network
“Are you on Facebook and LinkedIn?” or “Do you have a Twitter handle?” – these are questions you have probably been asked by someone wanting to “connect” with you, and more and more employers are asking – and expecting – that their potential candidates will...
How to get the most out of a bad job experience: 5 mistakes to avoid
It was one of the worst jobs I ever had… The staff was cliquey and always gossiping and backbiting about the others, the boss was incompetent and sleazy, and the pay was crappy with an impossible workload. I was there for a year but it felt like 100 years. Sound...
Rejected again! Practical tips for turning job rejections into opportunities
The job hunt becomes discouraging when all you hear back is “no”. But rejections can be good feedback to help you get closer to the job you seek. Here are some tips that can help turn rejections into new opportunities: Sometimes “no” does not really mean “no,”...
How to win the interview and get the job, even if you are new to the country
Let me tell you about my friend Mary. She is a very qualified accountant from Cameroon and has her CPA designation – that puts her at the highest level of qualified accountants in Canada. For almost two years she has been single-mindedly trying to find work in...
Getting a job with your degree – 12 tips that work
Many university students are now finding themselves in the same boat as immigrant trained professionals: they have the education but cannot land jobs in their field. According to Stats Canada, of those who are earning money while completing their degrees, a whopping...
