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Tweetvaso linkSporting a moniker of Canada’s Career Strategist, you have to know that I take my responsibility seriously. So, I thrive on developing meaningful relationships with like-minded professionals — the kind of professionals who understand the value of sharing their expertise. These are the people I follow. Lately, I have been following my tweeps and monitoring them more [...]
Tweetvaso linkIf you’re involved in a career transition, I’m sure you’ve heard the latest hype about QR codes. Some evangelists swear that they are the “next big thing” in job search strategy. Others believe that this is just another fad that will completely disappear into the fog of technology past. As an innovative professional, you’re [...]
Tweetvaso linkRecently CBC Television’s Marketplace investigated a career services firm that was ripping off clients. In Recruitment Rip-Off, Tom Harrington exposed the aggressive and unethical sales practices of a Toronto-based company that first pretends to be a recruitment firm and then scams job seekers by taking thousands of dollars. The company’s representatives often target internet [...]
Tweetvaso linkRecently, a 6-figure executive contacted our firm looking for information on our branded resume portfolio packages. From the start of the call, it was clear that this person was one of those “difficult” senior executives. You know the ones — in an effort to “sound” important, they speak down to their colleagues, employees, and anybody who is willing [...]
Tweetvaso linkI provide complimentary resume assessments to $100k+ clients on a daily basis. I have to admit that I am sometimes bored at the relative sameness of most resumes that come my way. There sure is a lack of creativity out there. But it does not have to be that way. In the world of resume [...]
Tweetvaso link“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, [...]
Tweetvaso linkThe single smartest thing you can do for your career in an era of economic decline is to build your network to include influential people. Connecting with existing friends, neighbours, and colleagues is a narrow approach to networking. If you really want to accelerate your career in a slow economic environment, you must go [...]
Tweetvaso linkAs an advocate for ethics and integrity in the Canadian resume writing industry, I have the pleasure of knowing and working with some of the best resume writers that Canada has to offer. I have personally trained and mentored a number of highly qualified Master Certified Resume Strategists who have gone on to offer [...]
Tweetvaso linkI recently read a thought-provoking debate between resume writers worldwide who are members of PARW/CC. Some members felt that certain words used in resumes are “dead” yet others found them to be valuable and descriptive. In my professional opinion, you should never discount a specific word, nor should you include it in your resume, [...]
Tweetvaso linkToday is your chance for a fresh start – an opportunity to assess your career goals and to build a new path either within or outside your current organization. If your present work situation is making you feel uneasy about the future, you may not have to leave immediately. By improving your existing relationships, [...]
