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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

What is an informational interview or coffee chat? And how do you get one?

January 3, 2023 by crystal

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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 […]

Filed Under: Job Search, Networking Tagged With: coffee chat, informational interview, job search, networking

3 Questions to Focus Your Job Search

December 11, 2022 by crystal

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Does this sound familiar? You’ve been contemplating a career move. One rainy Thursday evening when you’ve finished binge watching the latest Netflix show, you start scrolling job openings on Indeed. You begin to imagine yourself becoming a professional dog walker, or going back to school, or moving across the country for cheaper rent and higher […]

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: career change, career exploration, career planning, job search

5 Important Things to Do Before Looking for a New Job

December 10, 2022 by crystal

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Are you daydreaming about what life would be like if you had a different job? Are you finding it harder and harder to focus at work because you just want to be out of there? Before you indulge in your fantasy of shouting, “I quit!” at your next meeting, take time to walk through the […]

Filed Under: Job Search Tagged With: career change, career exploration, career planning, job search

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