Archive for August, 2010

A strategic resume can make or break an executive

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010

Tweetvaso link Anyone can type a page or two and call it a resume. To write an effective executive resume, you need to be much more than a typist; you need to be strategic. When it comes to writing resumes, strategy is not about: Following the pack just because they say that something “should be [...]

Special Event for CANADIAN CAREER PRACTITIONERS

Wednesday, August 18th, 2010

Tweetvaso linkIf you are like most talented and qualified career professionals, you probably love helping your clients achieve their career goals. You have invested in learning your craft and gaining your credentials. You have everything you need to succeed – except good clients who are willing to pay what you are worth. The problem is [...]

Post-Recession Career Transition Strategies for Canadian Executives

Wednesday, August 11th, 2010

Tweetvaso link“Canadian employers expect an upbeat hiring climate for the third quarter of 2010” Manpower’s Employment Outlook Survey of more than 1,900 Canadian employers reveals a hiring climate that is trending upwards as we enter the second half of 2010. Since the start of the recession, we have been preoccupied with job losses. However, as [...]

Is your command of English hampering your job search?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Tweetvaso link70% of six-figure Canadian resumes have several spelling and grammatical errors. According to a landmark research study conducted by Graham Management Group (GMG), many professionals are not performing adequate due diligence to ensure that they are presenting impeccable documents. GMG evaluated 1000 resumes received from six-figure candidates over a period of one year and [...]