Communication professionals can become more compelling by using three secrets of speakers from the TED Talk stage.
Three TED secrets that can make you a better communicator
Why you should always send thank-you notes
Sending a thank-you note in the mail is a way to stand out after a job interview or informational interview.
What questions should I ask in a job interview?
Prepare for a job interview by reviewing these questions that you can ask an interviewer.
Go Google yourself
It's Valentine's Day, so many of us will spend time thinking of our loved ones today. But don't forget to consider the person that each of us truly loves most - ourselves. When you're not spending time picking up flowers for a partner or meeting a friend for a late Galentine's Day drink, show yourself... Continue Reading →
3 things not to say in a job interview
Picture yourself at a job interview. You might be seated across from a hiring manager in a boardroom, or sitting with your potential new boss in their office. You’re wearing your favourite interview-appropriate outfit. You’ve prepared for the interview based on tips from recruiters. You answer the interviewer’s questions and clearly, concisely and convincingly share... Continue Reading →
Job recruiters share how to get hired
If you have a job interview coming up, you probably want to make the most of your face time with the company. Whether you’re working with a third-party recruiter or an in-house hiring manager, these nine tips from recruiters, compiled in a video by Buzzfeed, can help you prepare for your interview. Scroll down to... Continue Reading →
Free career resources from the Toronto Public Library
It's been said that "the best things in life are free.” If you have a Toronto Public Library (TPL) card, this saying is true when it comes to ways to boost your career. TPL provides access to helpful resources for searching for a job, refining your resume, and updating your skills and knowledge. Career-related workshops... Continue Reading →
9 tips for successful informational interviews
Have you ever been on an informational interview? If you haven’t heard of them before, an informational interview is a meeting with someone who’s already in an organization, field or industry that you’d like to get into, which doesn’t relate directly to a job opening. It’s an opportunity for you to learn, grow your network... Continue Reading →
Stand out with these 3 traits
A resume can get your foot in the door when you’re looking for a job. But, oftentimes hiring managers want a new hire to fulfill criteria that can’t be expressed on paper. Why? These traits will help hiring managers ensure that the candidate will benefit the organization in ways that go beyond just fulfilling their... Continue Reading →
