Category: Personal Advice

The Value of Volunteering

With the downturn in the labour market reaching the 2 year mark, we speak with many job seekers that have been struggling. With each day of unemployment, a person’s frustration and fear can increase, while their confidence and self-worth can start to diminish. If local economists are accurate, we may…

5 Tips on how to stay positive while looking for a job

Keep a daily routine/schedule for yourself and stick to it. By maintaining a routine at home you won’t feel like you are in a rut of nonproductive time. Keeping a routine will also help the transition into your new job more seamless. This might be a great time to sign…

Fear Not, Become Diversified

Fear can stop you on your feet and block you from going forward.  Fear is most often associated with a loss of control.  How do we continue to function day to day when surrounded by uneasiness and uncertainty? First of all you must discern between the things that you can and…

Tips to Increase Your Chances of Finding that Next Position

In times of economic slowdown, sometimes it is not enough to just send out numerous resumes, there are other things you can do to aid you in your search. Here are a few tips. Apply to a staffing agency (ideally Diversified Staffing). It’s ok to apply to a few agencies…

The 4th Quarter…

For each of us the term “4th Quarter” may conjure up a different idea. For those in the business world, it’s the last 3 months of a fiscal year.  A time to re-examine the goals for the year and strategize how to reach them. In Football, it’s the last quarter…

Setting Measurable Goals for Success

Measurable goals are important for people to have. A measurable goal should be a simple and attainable objective in one’s day. For example, if you work in a warehouse, a measurable goal may be to palletize the entirety of Monday’s order. Or if you work in an office, it could…

Social Media Etiquette

Imagine for a moment that you are a CEO, Manager, Recruiter etc. currently searching for the next great addition to your team. Finally after weeks of resume reviews, interviews and second interviews, you’ve narrowed your shortlist down to three and are now tasked with making the final decision on who…

Three Steps for Getting to the Interview Stage

With Alberta’s economy as volatile as it is, it is more important than ever to maximize your chances of getting to the interview stage when applying for a job. These three tips will help you stand out- in a good way, and avoid getting lost in the crowd. Ensure your…

Spring/Summer Office Attire

As warm weather approaches it is important to make sure we are still in suitable office attire. Generally if you can see up it, down it or through it; it is not appropriate. Remember that you are dressing for business and not for a night out on the town. “Dress…

if the shoe fits

Imagine for a moment that you work as a sales consultant in a shoe store. A tired looking man enters, dragging his beat up shoes as he shuffles in. The soles are worn, the once fine leather on the arch is dry and cracked. It’s a tough economy so you…
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