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Although the Canadian market seems to be starting to take a turn, there is still much talk about a struggling economy. Many companies have had difficulties and are working hard to emerge from the recession. The job market is primed for leaders who are ready to position these companies for the next phase in their development. These days, [...]

If you are a jobseeker in today’s market, you have probably experienced the “Rude Recruiter” phenomenon. It seems that some recruiters treat job seekers as if they are nothing more than small, insignificant fish in a sea of candidates. Working with six-figure professionals every day, I have heard horror stories from many highly marketable candidates [...]

In the last month, I keep getting one email in my in box repeatedly. It is the very same executive resume from the very same person asking for a job that does not exist in our organization. I delete this message and the attached resume almost daily.  In fact, I’ve now set that person’s incoming [...]

“You never get a second chance to make a first impression.” You ever get the feeling that people just don’t care anymore? Shabby chic, bummy, casual seem to be the fashion trends of the day. I’m asking myself “Where did upscale, classic, professional, and businesslike go?” Recruiters today are still looking for candidates who understand [...]