From a LinkedIn user: Congratulations! You Have Received a Meaningless Endorsement! A few people say they like Endorsements.  Most others have the reaction you see from the post above. ... Read more

This is a guest post by Bob McIntosh. I don’t recommend that job seekers say no to a job offer unless there’s a good reason. That’s why when one of my most promising customers told me she was reluctant to accept a job offer at a leading hotel corporation, I advised her to consider the circumstances.   ... Read more

Whether you’re currently in a job search or not, you need to be aware that disorganized job search activity can slow down your progress–sometimes considerably. Of course, not everyone is a highly organized, efficient person who dots all the i’s and crosses all the t’s. However, that doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t make a real effort in that direction. You owe it to yourself and your ongoing career success. ... Read more

  May 22, 2013 Finally after the long winter, Memorial Day is here! It’s the unofficial start of summer. And it’s an exciting season for the job searcher. It’s the best time to look for a job. And here is why: • Many job searchers take the summer off o There’s less competition for you [...] ... Read more

An algorithm deciding which programmer to interview? Permission to ignore resumes? It had to happen sooner or later. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) were the first major application of technology to the decision about whom to interview. Now there is a new kid on the Siliconblock in Gild.com.   . A good article in the NY Times ties the paradigm of applying technology to applicant selection to Big Data and the emerging field of work-science. Already top companies are testing and using Gild's software: Facebook, Wal-Mart, Twitter and others. The thesis is this:               ... Read more

Last night I demonstrated a lack of emotional intelligence. What was the circumstance, you may wonder? I read a blog post by someone which was well thought out and nicely written. (I literally mean “someone” because the author hid her identity.) Instead of focusing on the content of her post in my comment, I berated her for using a pseudonym and displaying a bio that is self-degrading. I accused her of not taking ownership of her excellent thoughts on the struggles of the job search. I called her immature. According to About.com Psychology, emotional intelligence (IE) comprises of four factors: perceiving emotions, reasoning with emotions, understanding emotions, and managing emotions (Peter Salovey and John D. Mayer). It is safe to assume I fell flat on at least one of the four factors of IE. While I feel like a heel for being so harsh, I hope she gets my message that EI plays a critical role in the workplace, especially for young adults.           ... Read more

Recently a JibberJobber user sent me a resume that one of my colleagues did for him and asked me what I thought. The resume was really quite impressive.  I’m not surprised. The resume writer is someone who has been doing this for a long time and loves to stay current and do a great job. My first impression ... Read more

As career coaches, consultants, trainers and counsellors, we have something in common. We are part of a group of outstanding Canadian professionals called Career Development Practitioners (CDP). We make a difference to Canadians in many aspects of their work and life. By helping individuals, we are not only enabling them to attain meaningful careers; we are enhancing their ability to become productive, contributing members of society. More than this, we are doing our part to enrich our culture, eliminate poverty, improve our economy, and enhance our global competitiveness. We have a profound impact on Canada’s labour market. Why we engage our clients in Career Development   ... Read more

William Shakespeare wasn’t Roman or even Italian for that matter. But he clearly understood Latin. You should too. As a I noted to a client startup CEO, there are times when you need to say... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]] ... Read more

 

How many times have you applied for a job only to be denied the position because you lacked experience? What is experience anyways? If you have the skills and the know-how, why is it so hard to obtain the job you have been seeking? Well, there is no simple answer to that question, but some of the mystery could be right in front of you in the company’s job description.

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