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Resumes vs LinkedIn. Which is better?

When reading job search blogs, it’s easy to think that employers are no longer using resumes; that resumes are being replaced by platforms such as LinkedIn and Applicant Tracking Systems. So, do job seekers still need resumes? The Benefits of Resumes Employers tend to regard your resume as a simple and clear summary of your […]

Who are you competing with for work? A portrait of the modern Canadian workforce

In November, Statistics Canada released information from the 2016 census including the education, age, and even commute time for workers across the country; painting an interesting picture of Canadians in the workforce. So, how does your work life compare with that of other Canadians? Here are some of the findings summed up by the CBC: Education […]

Are Cover Letters Really Needed?

Job seekers often tell me that writing a cover letter is the most tedious aspect of the entire job search process. Maybe writing letters just doesn’t come easily for people, because it isn’t something we often do anymore. Even worse, employment professionals such as myself keep telling job seekers to write individualized (non generic) letters, […]

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.

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