Archive for January, 2009

Ask the Headhunter discusses TheLadders.com

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

There are many good job boards and resume writers across Canada and the US, but one bad seed can sometimes taint the entire career and resume writing industry. Before signing up with anyone, be a well-informed consumer and do your research. For the last few years or so, the career industry has been buzzing about [...]

Use a branded resume in today’s economy

Friday, January 16th, 2009

The current economic turmoil dramatically impacts job seekers. As more people flood the job market, job seekers are facing a new reality. The market is now swamped with more experienced professionals than ever before. These days job seekers are competing with others who have also done their job very well, have the qualifications to succeed, and are [...]

What do you treasure?

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

“For where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Matthew 6:21 This passage from the Bible suggests that what you treasure is very evident in your thoughts and actions. But, if you are focusing on physical prosperity, you may be missing far greater spiritual treasures. It is natural for your human heart, mind, and [...]

Build your network with Supporters and Stretchers

Thursday, January 1st, 2009

Happy New Year to all! Here is a special message from my colleague, Daisy Wright, a career development practitioner who is also a member of Career Professionals of Canada. =================================================== I would like to share with you a part of an email from motivational speaker Jonathan Sprinkles in which he asks whether the people we associate with [...]