Why You Need A MENTOR Now How many highly successful business people and public figures have you seen attribute a portion of their success to their mentors? It’s quite significant isn’t it? If you don’t have a mentor and you’re serious about professional and/or personal development, you’re missing out. People at all stages of their […]
Don’t focus exclusively on the design or pretty colors in a resume too much. Don’t let that be your ‘be all and end all’. Having an aesthetically pleasing resume template is important, it helps you stand out. However, once you’ve attracted the eye of the recruiter it’s the content of the resume that will make or […]
I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As a resume writing consultant and interview coach, I’ve worked with the 1% in helping secure them interviews with their target […]
What Are Your Major Strengths? Yes, it’s a classic question that comes up time and again! It’s also an important one, and one of the questions many people struggle with quite badly at interview. Strengths Ok, so have 5 strengths ready to bamboozle them with. However, be prepared to give an example of each of […]
Leadership in the workplace is no longer a top-down affair in which only the boss has ability to make decisions. Modern workplaces expect employees to demonstrate personal leadership in order to drive results. Even if you are not in a formal leadership position, behaving like a leader can also help place you in position to […]
I’ve recruited for top companies across Europe and North America. As an executive recruiter and recruitment consultant I partnered with talented people across countless industries to help get them in front of decision makers. As the owner of a career management firm providing resume writing services in Vancouver, BC, I’ve helped countless very talented people […]
What is a Personal Brand and How Do I Use It? If you think brands are the exclusive property of companies, think again. Your “personal brand” might be the difference between finding the job of your dreams, or spending years in career limbo. Maybe it’s time to perform a little due diligence on your end […]
One of the most common problems facing new graduates is how you should pitch yourself to target employers given your lack of experience, and how to do so in a way that differentiates you from the thousands of other people graduating with the same piece of paper that you have. 1) What’s Your Story? The […]
Interview Coaching Vancouver. If you’re about to undertake an interview, preparation is your best line of defense. In this series of blogs we’ll look at some common questions. First up – What Are Your Weaknesses? Everyone’s favorite question! Not. Tell me about one of your weaknesses. So, first of all, let’s understand why they ask […]
1. What’s your biggest tip for someone looking to re-enter the workforce post-COVID? Future proof your career choice. We’re all hoping for a return to “normal”, however the COVID experience has changed consumer behaviour. This has decimated some industries and created a boom in others. Do your research. Depending on your skill set and experience, you may well fare […]