Archive for January, 2011

January 18th, 2011

Advice: Social Media Searches

A little advice from Workopolis and Employment Paper on how to better navigate social media while job searching!

Read Here:
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice/53-howto/705-social-media-searches

January 17th, 2011

Job Hunting Emails: Stay Professional

A reminder to always maintain a professional style when emailing regarding jobs or inquiries.

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/getting-started/formal-language-in-job-hunting-emails/article.aspx

January 17th, 2011

Advice: Job Hunting Etiquette

Being appreciative, following up and saying thanks. Good advice in life and in job hunting, whether dealing with your recruiter, resume writing services or anyone else you encounter along your search.

Read on:

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/professional-networking/on-job-hunting-recruiters-and-minding-your-manners/article.aspx?HPS=4_5C3JobHuntStrategyTips

January 17th, 2011

Find Jobs with Your iPhone

Monster and many job search engines have ways to keep you connected to the latest job postings (even iTunes is previewing an interview app)…
Here’s Monster’s step-by-step instructions on how to get their iPhone app.

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-monster_iphone_app_find_jobs_with_your_iphone-1475

January 17th, 2011

Debate: Does networking work?

Workopolis, a one-stop, job search engine, has a fairly interesting article in their blog (with many comments) on “networking”, pros and cons. Read on to see if you agree on their take on “networking” and whether or not it is useful in your job hunt.

“When Networking Doesn’t Work”
http://blog.workopolis.com/en/2011/01/when-networking-doesnt-work.html?intId=531%3A19L%3A13897

January 17th, 2011

Resume Presentation is Key

Advice that once again reinforces the importance of presentation and appearance in a resume.
SkyHigh Resumes offers wonderful resume services- check it out for yourself!

http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice

January 17th, 2011

Hot Tips for Resume Writing

Tips for putting your resume in order.

http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/workplacenews/55-feature/709-hot-sheet

Next stop: SkyHigh Resumes who will package the most important information needed and help you land a job!