Last week, Bank of Canada head honcho Stephen Poloz recommended that unemployed young Canadians should take on unpaid internships to gain experience in their professional fields. The fact that top government officials accept that unpaid work is the only way to get ahead indicates that internships have become commonplace in today's economy. Further, the competition to... Continue Reading →
I'm in the process of writing my professional goals for the next year at work. So, it's a good time to focus on some best practices for goal-setting. Rather than just shooting blindly for the stars, I'm going to set SMART goals so I can prove I've reached them during my annual review. What are SMART goals?... Continue Reading →
In some organizations, hiring managers are looking for candidates for several different departments, looking to fill many diverse roles. It would take ages for them to review all of the resumes manually, and this would result roles not being filled in a timely manner. As a solution, a tool referred to as a human resources... Continue Reading →
This question was asked to a fellow student by the career development course instructor at my public relations certificate program after the instructor reviewed a draft of her resume. A missed “L” in what was supposed to be the word "public" not only implied this student was looking for an entirely different career, but also earned... Continue Reading →
It’s critical to use action words – or verbs – to bring your resume to life for a potential employer, who wants to get an idea of what tasks you took on in a previous role. Rather than just listing job duties, use concise and descriptive action words to help shine a spotlight on what... Continue Reading →
– Canadian author Kurt Vonnegut when describing his take on illusionist and master manipulator Harry Houdini, who plays a role in the book, The Confabulist, via the Calgary Herald. How much can I embellish my experience on my resume? Moving forward in your career is important. Whether it’s moving up to a manager role, a new job,... Continue Reading →
Let's get to the bottom of why laundry lists should stay in the laundry room, rather than on your resume. Have you ever seen a professional resume that listed someone’s entire work history? If so, you probably got distracted or confused by irrelevant employment or volunteer experience, rather than clearly understanding if the person was a... Continue Reading →
