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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 linkAre you like me? I’m frequently asked to provide references for colleagues, and I am always happy to do so – especially when I can say something meaningful about how they have enriched my life, career, or business. Perhaps you also share some of my biggest frustrations. Often, I have to decline the request to [...]
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 linkLet’s face it. Any respectable six-figure job seeker would want to work for a trustworthy company that treats them well. If you are looking for this kind of job, then your integrity is everything. Your prospective employer will want to find a professional who passionately shares their vision. And so, it’s critical that you [...]
Tweetvaso linkJust about everyone has to deal with sensitive issues about their career. By including a cover letter with your resume, you can address many concerns and gain a distinct advantage over your competition. A cover letter shows that you are a proactive professional who takes extra effort to present a complete proposal. It displays [...]
Tweetvaso linkHow much is a job worth to you? How would you feel if you were declined an offer after a background check? What if you were fired because of a misstatement in your resume? In Canada, an employer can terminate you if they discover that you misrepresented yourself on your resume or in your [...]
Tweetvaso linkAs a vocal advocate for ethics and integrity in our Canadian labour market, I sometimes come across websites offering questionable resume services. Clearly, there are many, very good, highly qualified and certified resume writers worldwide. However, the practices of a few deceitful people can seriously harm the prospects of job seekers, and significantly discredit [...]
Tweetvaso linkOn 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, 2011 at 11:00am. The poppy is the symbol of Remembrance Day.
Tweetvaso linkIn this challenging market, I’ve heard from many executives, managers, and six-figure professionals who are now pursuing opportunities that don’t exactly match their previous job title. In some cases, the individuals were performing more senior activities than their title suggested. In other cases, they were transitioning into a different role for which they were [...]
