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22 Ways You Can Ask For Help With Your Job Search

September 25, 2023 by crystal

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Job searching can be an isolating experience. Sitting by your computer browsing job boards in your pajamas isn’t necessarily the social event of the season. And when you get the 50th “thank you for your application” rejection note and there’s no one around you to vent to, it’s easy to feel frustrated, discouraged, and all […]

Filed Under: Community, Job Search, Networking Tagged With: job search, networking

Want to get a response? Network like you’re human

August 7, 2023 by crystal

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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 […]

Filed Under: Networking Tagged With: coffee chat, informational interview, networking

Give Your Imposter Syndrome a Big Hug

June 19, 2023 by crystal

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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 […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Self-Care Tagged With: imposter syndrome

How to Write a Good Resume When You’ve Had Bad Experiences

May 5, 2023 by crystal

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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 […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Resume Tagged With: career change, job search, resume

Don’t Believe You Need a Referral to Get a Job

April 20, 2023 by crystal

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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 […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Networking Tagged With: job search, networking, newcomer

Use Data to Solve Why You Still Haven’t Found a Job

February 12, 2023 by crystal

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 […]

Filed Under: Interview, Job Search, Resume Tagged With: interview, job search, resume

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