Job Search in an Economic Downturn – Maximize it!
Staying calm and thinking strategically can improve your confidence if you are seeking a new job during uncertain economic conditions.
As you launch or continue your job search, consider these ‘tips’:
- Seek assistance from a professional employment agency or recruitment firm that works within your specialty
- Keep an open mind to opportunities you may never have considered before.
Myths that Negatively Affect Career Choices
The following are misguided “words of advice” (or myths) given to those entering the workforce from well-meaning individuals. These misconceptions can impact the career choice(s) an individual makes.
Myth #1 – Choosing a Career is Simple
Within Canada, there are 30,000 positions listed in the National Occupational Classification (NOC). It is not simple to determine what you should do for READ MORE–>
Stereotypes to Rethink in a Job Search
Whether you have a unique career path or have a common job title, some positions have formed unintentional and spontaneous stereotypes. For example, if you are in Marketing you MUST be tech-savvy and, ultimately, be able to fix any IT problem. (NOT)
Do some of these stereotypes sound familiar?
“HR is too strict and sensitive”
If a company has more than READ MORE–>
Tips: Write The Resignation Letter that Leads to Career Growth
Writing a resignation letter isn’t fun, especially if you have truly weighed the pros and cons about leaving. Regardless of the reasons behind the letter, there’s not that much to it. In its simplest form, you just date your letter of resignation, say when and from what position you are resigning, sign it, hand it over, and READ MORE–>
Job Offer: How to Decide to Accept (or Not)
Excerpts from Rebecca Knight, Harvard Business Review
Congratulations! You got a job offer. Now for the hard part: deciding whether to accept it or not. How should you assess the salary as well as the other perks? Which publicly available information should you rely on? How should you try to get a better READ MORE–>
Think your Resume is the Size of a Post-It Note?
For many, changing employers after an extended tenure can instil fear and/or dread. Throughout 2020, many agricultural professionals were forced to re-evaluate their career options – some due to a “forced” job search. Thus, writing skills were put to a challenge revising (or composing) a resume.
If you have had the same employer for years, you may find it READ MORE–>