Archive for November, 2009

Intensify your job search in December and have a Happy New Year!

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009

In this economic environment, a lengthy job search is inevitable for even the most successful and experienced professionals. Searching for a job can be extremely frustrating even in the best of times, but especially during seasonal slowdowns, when opportunities seem to be scarce. The job search blues can invade you without warning at any time [...]

Negotiating a six-figure salary? Don’t forget the perks.

Wednesday, November 18th, 2009

Six-figure compensation is wide-ranging and due diligence is key to a strong salary negotiation. When your next employer asks, “What is your salary expectation?” Don’t be a deer in the headlights. Not only must you be able to express an appropriate salary range for the level of position you are holding, your total compensation should [...]

Study Your Timelines Before Your Interview

Thursday, November 12th, 2009

During your interview, it is likely that questions will come up regarding what you did and when you did it. Your interviewer will probably have your résumé at hand and should easily be able to refer to points that you are discussing. Make sure to know the exact start and end dates of all the [...]

Commemorate Remembrance Day

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009

  On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, we observe two minutes of silence for our for our heroes who died in service to Canada. November 11, 2009 at 11:00am. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day.