Employment Services Blog

There are a number of reasons that people may have taken some time away from traditional working roles, which may include the end of life care for an aging family member or friend, childcare, personal mental health journeys, or traveling after receiving a severance in the end of a long-term position. Just as the list may be endless, here are four tips that we can offer to help you get back into the working world.

The past year has seen a huge shift in recruiting and hiring processes for companies. The COVID-19 pandemic has meant that face-to-face interviews, orientations, and even training sessions are being moved into the virtual space.

When setting up a video call with an employer, it is essential to take some time to ensure you have an appropriate space set up in which to do so. Being mindful of how your space is set up can go a long way in making a strong impression on an employer.

If you think that you need to come into our services with all the answers, you haven’t started asking the right questions. We aren’t just here to place you in a job that we have a connection to – we are here to help you from start to finish.

Starting a new job or managing the stress of a challenging/constantly busy position can take its toll on you. It’s important to take some time to look for ways to manage your mood and balance your health so that you can continue to have the concentration and personality to effectively perform in your job.

A lot of us want our job search to be a quick sprint: send out a few resumes, quickly get calls for an interview and then accept an offer. Sometimes people can be lucky to finish one job and start a new one in the same week; but others may experience more of a marathon in their job search.

If you think of your resume as a Real Estate listing, you want to be strategic about the zones you authorize to get the best response from employers. Using outdated phrases such as “references available upon request” can bore the Hiring Managers you’re hoping to impress into an interview.

“Why did you leave your last employer?” is a common interview question. If you had a negative experience it may be difficult to know how to respond when this question comes up.

With increased opportunities for online networking and limited face-to-face connections due to COVID-19, it’s important to take the steps to set up your voicemail and make sure that it represents you in a professional way.

It's very important to be on time for your interview. Even one minute late is too late, but too early might be awkward. Plan ahead and aim for the perfect middle ground of checking in at reception 5-10 minutes early.