Job search strategies
Network your way into the hidden job market (before you really need to)
May 14, 2012 4:10 PM1 Comments
Most experts agree that only 15-20% of all available jobs are actually advertised to the public. Networking is the best way to tap into the vast supply of opportunities known as the 'hidden job market.' Here's why you should start now.
Category: Job search strategies
Summer job tips
May 14, 2012 12:04 PM0 Comments
In a recent survey, nearly 80% of employers said that most of their summer job hiring was done by the end of May. So if you're hoping to work this summer, now is the time to get out there!
Category: Job search strategies, Student
How a recruiter uses social media
May 3, 2012 1:36 PM0 Comments
The role of recruiters has changed with the advent of online resumes and profiles allowing them to seek out and find specific candidates matching their clients needs. One top recruiter explains the tools he uses most.
Category: Job search strategies
What to do while growing up: Adventures for the under-employed
May 2, 2012 11:43 AM0 Comments
What can you do between school and work to experience some real-world adventures? Colleen shares the inspiring stories of three young people who went off the beaten path.
Category: Job search strategies, Student
Why personal branding is not a job search strategy
Apr 13, 2012 1:04 PM0 Comments
Contrary to much of the career advice out there, branding isn't something you can do when you're looking for work. The term 'branding' doesn't really make sense when you're actively seeking a job. Here's why.
Category: Job search strategies
Pining for a career move? How Pinterest could help your job search
Apr 10, 2012 9:39 AM0 Comments
Pinterest, an online 'pin board' for collecting images from the web, is just the latest social networking tool that career experts say job seekers should be aware of. Here's how to use it.
Category: Job search strategies, Student
Getting a job without having any Canadian work experience
Apr 9, 2012 11:38 AM13 Comments
It is the classic dilemma faced by new immigrants: How can I get a job in Canada without Canadian experience and how can I get Canadian experience without previously having a Canadian job? Here are some tips to get you started.
Category: Job search strategies
How job hopping can be good for your career (and for your employers)
Mar 27, 2012 9:37 AM25 Comments
There is an outdated notion among some recruiters that people who have changed jobs frequently over their careers make for terrible hires. Here's why so-called job hoppers often actually have outstanding careers and make the best employees.
Category: Job search strategies, Recruiting and managing
How and where to find your first summer job
Mar 26, 2012 10:11 AM0 Comments
Wondering how to kick off your summer job hunt for 2012? Well, there are five main industries where students with little or no experience can get their foot in the door of a first gig. Here's how to get started.
Category: Job search strategies, Student
Busting the top ten job search myths
Mar 21, 2012 4:00 PM2 Comments
Hopefully seeing through some of these common myths and misconceptions about looking for a job can save you from making potentially costly mistakes and help you to land your next gig faster.
Category: Job search strategies
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