Self Discovery: Assessing your Educational and Occupational Suitability
Did you know that a survey of over 2100 Canadian youth found that 50% of these youth in the 15 to 19 age bracket were uncertain about their post secondary educational and career plans? (Posterski & Bibby, 1988)
It’s not only youth that have difficulty sorting out what they want to do and where they want to do it. READ MORE–>
Articulating the Reasons Why You Should Be Hired
These days you don’t get an interview unless the company knows or has a strong comfort level that you can do the job- the resume determines the CAN DO of the candidate, the interview determines the WILL DO of the candidate.
In most job interviews today, candidates spend 80% of their time answering behavioural questions about their attitudes, skills READ MORE–>
A Young Adult’s Guide to Networking
Career professionals know that 70-80% of jobs are found through networking. This skill is particularly critical for new graduates and early-stage career professionals, yet it is something that they typically don’t think about in school. Many young adults mistakenly believe that networking is something that is done once they have launched their careers, but nothing could be further READ MORE–>
8 Essential Items to Take to Your Next Job Interview
Your resume has received excellent feedback, you’ve passed the telephone screening stage and you’ve finally been scheduled for an interview.
Interviews are the final hurdle in the job-hunting process, so it’s very important to prepare fully.
If you are looking to ace your next interview, then preparation is key. But aside from studying the job description and READ MORE–>