Category - Job search

When I interviewed for jobs, I always left the interviewer with a “goodie”: something that was of real value to the employer whether they hire me or not. This has given me a big advantage...

Employment websites make it easy for employers to post jobs, and also very easy for applicants to submit applications. Applicants can send many applications in a short time, and also have...

I have seen a few marketing job applications that ask for a “catchy one-liner.” It might be a Twitter-inspired trend, but it is more likely that several companies are using the same...

When I started to write my resume, I went to my university’s Career Center Library and borrowed a few books about resume writing and some large books that contained hundreds of resume...

Online freelancing is a great option to consider, whether you’re looking to make an income freelancing, start your own business, or build a portfolio while on a job search. There are a...

It is hard to bust myths that are “soft”, e.g. can’t be tested using scientific methods, but I’ll try anyway and you’ll have to trust me. Myth # 1 – You just have to send enough...

I never understood why hiring managers in North America insisted on requesting cover letters. When I recruited interns and employees in Toronto, I found the cover letters to be generic and...

You probably know that, all other things being equal, it’s easier to get a job when you are employed vs. when you’re unemployed. When you’re employed, you give off a whole different vibe...

Today, in the “content era,” many companies are aware of the need to create valuable content for their customers. If you have a track record of creating a lot of high-quality content, you...