Employment Services Blog

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 Using outdated phrases such as “references available upon request” can bore the Hiring Managers you’re hoping to impress into an interview.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.

Studies show that within 30 seconds someone will know whether they will hire you. By following a few quick tips you can create a solid first impression that will leave the desired results you’re looking for!

The end of September saw the end of the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) and Federal changes to Employment Insurance (EI), which may have brought about some confusion. We have compiled some information to help you seamlessly get through this transition.

During job interviews, we all try our best to shine. When I hear the word shine I always think of STARS, which is an acronym we use to help answer interview responses to situational questions.

With a growing number of people looking for work due to COVID layoffs or other business implications and limited social gatherings, now is a good time to connect with family and friends about your interests and support needs in your job search.

In recent years, email has vastly grown as a necessary requirement for job searching. An employer may use your email to send you a personality assessment to complete, confirm the details of your interview, or request additional documents such as your reference list.