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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

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

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