Remember when in elementary school, we had to be picked by team captains to be on their teams? We all waited by the sidelines in a group, hoping to be picked first. Now we're adults; but, plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose! (the more things change, the more they remain the same.) Jean-Baptiste […]
It seems like there's never enough said about cover letters and how to make sure they don't suck. Aside from the usual warnings like keep it to one page, ensure that it's flawless with no spelling/grammar mistakes, and specify the job that you're applying for, there're a lot of other things to be aware of. […]
Not to be the bearer of only bad news, I decided to check out the 10 fastest growing industries of the future. According to IBISWorld, here are the exciting finds: VOIP: The industry is growing phenomenally, especially with the advent of 4G. Some sample jobs are engineer, software developer, systems analyst, telephony architect, and installation […]
Elevator operators, copy boys, pinsetters (aka pingirls, pinboys), switchboard operators, typists in a typing pool – all these jobs have fallen by the wayside – made obsolete by technology! I found an interesting online article about other jobs that are doomed or at least expected to experience a decline. If you're considering a career change/opening […]
Most of my friends are armed with an arsenal of networking tools. They are members of professional organizations (medical, legal, financial, information technology) and are proficient in using LinkedIn, blogs and personal Web pages. Everyone should, at the very least, network either in person or online. Why, you ask? These are now key components of […]
By: Jean Recently I saw an article in the Globe and Mail that talked about the 10 happiest jobs. A Study done by the University of Chicago reported these to be: Clergy, Firefighters, Physical Therapists, Authors, Special Education Teachers, Artists, Psychologists, Financial Services Sales Agents, and Operating Engineers!! It is interesting to note that these […]
Numerous psychological studies and popular culture have instill in us the benefits of body-language mimicry – whether you're on a date, trying to sell something or someone – yourself! It's long been many people's belief that one of the things you can do in an interview to give yourself an edge is to mimic some […]
By: Jane What are the jobs going to be in the next 5 years? The Counselling Centre at the University of Calgary has some suggestions: Emerging Careers for the 21st Century • Space City Designer • Data Recovery Consultant • Aquaculturist • Vice-President Protocol • Bionic Electron Consultant • Cloning Expert • Personal Nutritionist for […]
By: Jean Are you unhappy with your current work situation? Or were you laid off duringthe recent economic downturn? Perhaps you have been raising your family and want to re-enter the workforce after a few years at home. Or perhaps you would just like tofind a better paying job. It is estimated that people will […]
Have you ever taken some time to reflect inwardly? Are you happy in your station in life or are you on the road of constant self-improvement? Here are some books that caught my attention: