You’ve heard all the benefits of networking and you’re ready to give it a try. You create a LinkedIn profile and finally hit “send” on your first message to someone with an intriguing career path. You wait eagerly for a response. But one day turns into one week, and two weeks later, your inbox is […]
Give Your Imposter Syndrome a Big Hug
If you’ve ever felt like you were a fake and was just lucky to be in a position, while everyone else knew exactly what they were doing and deserved their success, then you likely experienced imposter syndrome. What is imposter syndrome? Imposter syndrome isn’t just a bit of self doubt or humbleness. It has you […]
How to Write a Good Resume When You’ve Had Bad Experiences
Were you laid off? Did you experience a toxic workplace? Did you work a crummy job because your life circumstance at the time required it? If you’re trying to figure out how to talk about negative work experiences on your resume, do not fret. It is possible to write a good resume when you’ve had […]
Don’t Believe You Need a Referral to Get a Job
Have you been told that you need a referral to get a job in Canada? Is that advice causing you stress and anxiety? There are many reasons why you might not be in a position to get a referral: I’m here to tell you it’s a myth. You do NOT need a referral to get […]
Use Data to Solve Why You Still Haven’t Found a Job
Have you been job searching for a while but you still haven’t found a job? It can be painfully frustrating and demotivating, especially when you don’t always get feedback on why you’re not moving forward in the hiring process. But even if employers don’t give you feedback, there’s a way to use data on your […]
What is an informational interview or coffee chat? And how do you get one?
Informational interviews or coffee chats are conversations that will change your life. Think I’m exaggerating? With 20 years of coffee chatting* experience under my belt, I kid you not. It’s the most important tool that has helped me find job leads**, meet collaborators, connect with clients, make friends, and more generally, learn about what I […]