Posted on Thursday, February 2nd, 2017
So you’re working hard and applying to lots of placement opportunities for the summer. You’re organized and have a game plan for finding the perfect job. Your resume is awesome and your cover letter is perfect. But you’re not getting any calls for interviews. What’s going on?
It could be that there’s something sketchy about you online.
No one wants to think that potential employers are Googling people before calling for job interviews, but upwards of 80% of them absolutely are. If you’re just starting out in the professional world and you haven’t cleaned up your social media presence yet, there might be something in your online presence that’s throwing them off.
So take these steps to clean up and manage your online reputation to make yourself extra hireable online.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 31st, 2017
As you’ve probably noticed, it’s cold season in Canada. It seems like everyone you know is coughing and sniffling, and the last thing you have time for is catching their cold. A cold can knock you out for days, and that means falling behind on a lot of work. Most adults catch two to four colds a year, and that means a lot of missed work or school.
So how do you avoid getting sick when you’re totally surrounded in the office or at school?
Here are some real, practical ways to stop the germs.
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Posted on Thursday, January 26th, 2017
It’s the season to start hunting for summer jobs, and that means it’s time to make your resume great. Even if you already have one, the new year is a great chance to update it and make it shine.
Your resume is the first time a potential employer will see your skills and experience, so it’s very important that it is the best that it can be. Here are three general tips to make your resume stand out in a crowd.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 24th, 2017
It may be snowy and chilly outside, but it’s already time to start thinking of your summer job!
Whether you’re working through the summer or are on the hunt for a co-op position, January is the time that employers start posting their summer openings.
This is a highly competitive time. Lots of students will be looking for the same jobs you are, so how do you set yourself apart? These tips will get you started early, help you stand out from the crowd, and find you the perfect summer job.
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Posted on Tuesday, January 17th, 2017
No, it’s not “Facebook for old people”—LinkedIn is becoming more and more of a cornerstone to any successful job hunt. Today, 93 per cent of recruiters check out potential hires on LinkedIn, so if you’re not there you’re missing an awesome opportunity. Your LinkedIn profile can be the difference between being hired and being forgotten.
We’ve already given you 4 quick steps to make a professional LinkedIn profile. Here’s how to take it up a notch.
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