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Identify the key person in a company to help you get hired

When I ask my clients who they would like to connect with to help them get a job in their target companies, the standard answer is almost always “Human Resources.” Job seekers tend to believe that the Human Resources (HR) staff make the final hiring decisions or are, at least, in the best position to […]

How to Handle Speed Job Interviews like a Pro

Speed interviews might be conducted by agencies pre-screening candidates for more than one position. This might mean that multiple employers might attend, some of whom might be hiring for more than one position. Sometimes companies might use this method to evaluate candidates for multiple positions in a new department or store. Regardless of the different methods or purposes of speed interviews, the shared intention is clear — speed interviewing is an in-person pre-screen tool, which allows multiple candidates to be evaluated quickly by more than one person. This gives employers a chance to compare candidates as well as to watch how they perform under pressure.

Volunteering Opportunities in the City

Perhaps you have given some thought to the idea that volunteering is a good way to ‘get a foot in the door’ of your favourite business, but have you considered it a way to expand your network, meet other like-minded people and boost your resume? Right now, as summer events ramp up, cities like Toronto […]

Ace the pre-interview telephone call

There comes a moment, after having written and submitted your resume to many jobs, when the phone finally rings. The caller informs you that they are calling to have “a quick conversation” regarding your application, and to determine whether you will be invited to an in-person interview. Pre-interview telephone calls are becoming an increasingly popular way […]

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