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Sharing the frustrations of a job seeker can be one of the most effective learning tools. Take Stanley for example. He came to me, clearly frustrated at the lack of responses to his job search efforts. “I have sent over 80 resumes in the last 2 weeks and I didn’t get even a phone call!” … Continue reading
New job data is in and the news is good if you are a job seeker. Job trends are looking up and if you are in the right place in Canada looking for work, your prospects are looking good. According to new data from Workopolis, there were more than half a million-job openings in Canada … Continue reading
“Perseverance is failing 19 times and succeeding the 20th.” J. Andrews For every discouraged job seeker out there, the above quote needs to be meditated upon every single day. The journey to a desired good job is a long, lonely and life-draining one. Self-motivation is key to success. That being said, knowledge is power and … Continue reading
If you are job hunting in Canada, this video will inspire and inform you. It is very engaging ! Here’s a description from YouTube: The Cold Hard Truth about Canada and Immigrants in Canada. Every man woman dreaming about rosy Canada has the right to know all of this at your point of origin, before … Continue reading
While shopping at a major grocery store one day, I was approached by a very articulate immigrant woman who’s job was to get shoppers to sign up for a credit card. I was struck by her polished communication skills and tenacity in approaching every stranger that passed by. I struck up a conversation with her and … Continue reading
The story in the Metro newspaper on August 1, 2013 made me cringe (again!). New immigrants paying upwards of $6,000 to consultants who promised them access to the “hidden job market” thereby leading to their dream jobs. (Calgary Metro, 1 Aug. 2013; page 15) This is not a new problem. Twenty years ago, vulnerable new … Continue reading
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