Category Archives: Resume

6 Top Recruiters answer 22 questions for Job Seekers

Posted on October 15, 2010 by

Page 1 of 14 September 2010 Recruiter Panel Notes The following is a transcription of notes taken at a Recruiter Panel sponsored by HAPPEN, held on Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at the Mississauga Living Arts Centre Centre.  Most of the … Continue reading →

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Is your brand recognizable?

Posted on August 28, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Thomas D. Cairns “It’s in the Game”; “Just Do It”; and “What can Brown do for you?” are very recognizable advertising and brand slogans. To be effective they need to be more than words, they need … Continue reading →

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Fluency in a foreign language.

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Jessica Holbrook Hernandez. I recently helped out a friend who had grown up on an UN military base in Germany; as a result, he was fluent in both English and German. Although he has resided in … Continue reading →

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Follow Up, Follow Up, Follow Up!!! plus 1 more

Posted on May 15, 2010 by

Excerpted from article by Harry Urschel.  “It’s been a week since my interview and I haven’t heard anything…” “I had a great informational interview but that was the last I heard…” “I had a phone conversation with a good contact … Continue reading →

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How to deal with gaps in your resume?

Posted on May 7, 2010 by

Globe and Mail Update Published on Wednesday, May. 05, 2010. Excerpted from original report by Wallace Immen  Globe and Mail, both online and in print, featured a story that talks about dealing with lengthy job searches and how to address … Continue reading →

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What Can YOU Learn From Leonardo DaVinci’s Resume?

Posted on April 23, 2010 by

Excerpted from Sean Harry’s article on Careeralism. Leonardo DaVinci was the ORIGINAL Renaissance Man. Modern day job seekers can learn a lot from Leonardo!  Below is a copy of a letter Leonardo sent over 600 years ago to the House … Continue reading →

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Useful Job Hunting Tips

Posted on January 7, 2010 by

It’s been said a career change ranks right up there with divorce and death. That’s not surprising to many of us as we know all too well the stress involved with changing our career paths. Even when we’ve worked to … Continue reading →

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How to shave years off your résumé: Do’s & Don’ts

Posted on December 26, 2009 by

Your New Year’s resolution Don’ts When it comes to defending against ageism in the workplace—in particular, inviting unwanted attention to your possibly advanced years—here are some resolutions you can make and keep. Resolution #1: Resolve to look forward, not back … Continue reading →

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5 Cover Letter Must-Avoids

Posted on December 15, 2009 by

A cover letter carries a lot of weight, when written correctly. It serves as an introduction — more specifically, a job-search agent for introducing you to those on the other end. Why should I care about writing an amazing cover … Continue reading →

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Workopolis & Resumes

Posted on December 9, 2009 by

Hi All, I’m looking for some insight re putting my resume on Workopolis with intention of changing industries. I realize that I would have to slant it toward my desire industry, but my long work history in one industry will … Continue reading →

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