Archive for ‘General Information’

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

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!

January 14th, 2011

Making a Career Action Plan

Whether you’re aiming for that one dream career path or seeking new avenues of employment, you need to create a solid foundation on which to tread. You need a plan and you need to take action. You may already have the job but are thinking, what next? There’s always room to review and reassess your career goals and objectives.

Refresh and take the time to check these three key factors in your career action plan:

1. Know your career objective
2. Update your resume and cover letters
3. Update your network and networking skills

If you need advice on any of these areas, SkyHigh Resumes can help relieve the stress with a personal consultation, resume and cover letter writing services and career coaching!

For more tips and links to various career resources, visit:
http://www.careermanagementalliance.com/blog/your-career-action-plan-for-the-new-year/