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:
January 17th, 2011
Advice: Job Hunting Etiquette
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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!
January 12th, 2011
Link to Internships, Job and Career Fairs 2011
The Vancouver Internships Work and Travel Providers Blog is a good place to start if you’re looking for an internship or information on upcoming local job fairs.
Vancouver Internships Work and Travel Providers provides all-inclusive internship and co-op placements to university and college students from Canada, the United States, and Europe.
In addition to that, we work in close partnership with numerous Languages Canada-accredited ESL schools, PCTIA-accredited career colleges to manage their in-house internship and co-op programs, and we partner with local public colleges and universities to develop unique internship exchange programs to college students from around the world.
Check out upcoming Job Fairs here:
http://vancouverinternships.ca/blog/?page_id=838
January 12th, 2011
Advice on Cold Calls
We all have a fear of the unknown. When it comes to talking to complete strangers about work, Employment News’ advice section on “How to talk to Strangers” is food for thought. You need to determine whether or not you want to make cold calls, but as Cohen says to ask yourself, “What is the worst that can happen on a cold call, and what is the best that can happen?” If you can live through either occurrence, then go for it.
Read on if you’re ready to make a cold call yourself…..
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice
January 10th, 2011
Job Postings via twitter: Tourism Jobs BC
Even if you don’t have a twitter account, try using twitter when job searching, as most businesses have twitter feeds and use them for their latest positions and openings.
This one go2 Job Board: The Resource for People in Tourism is a good one to check out for BC Tourism jobs!
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January 10th, 2011
Hot Careers for 2011 and Beyond
A comprehensive article with a long list and links to specific jobs with a positive outlook for future employment in Canada.
Compiled by:
Canadian Business: West, east to see favourable hiring fields: survey
Ottawa Citizen: Legal, finance jobs lead hiring and salary increases
The Star: Where The Jobs Will Be In 2011
Toronto Sun: Wood products industry sees turnaround: Report
Royal Bank (RBC): Economic Outlook 2011
Take a look!
January 5th, 2011
Trends and Outlook: Social Media Opening Up New Job Opportunities
An interesting read for those with or without Social Media savvy. Looks like the Social Media trend is here to stay and will continue to play an integral role in business and work, as more companies seek to include Social Media in their business model yet often do not yet know what purpose or potential it holds for them.
Read here:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Social+media+opening+opportunities/4057746/story.html
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