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How Do I Market Myself? by: Ian McEwen President Now that you are committed to make a career change, the next step is to build a business plan to separate you from others vying for the job you want. Just like selling automobiles, you need to know the features, advantages, and benefits of your product. […]

Make Your Career Your New Year’s Resolution by: Ian McEwen President So you are beginning a new year, and you think you have your game plan mapped out. Just like the environment, as you look at the employment landscape, you can see the playing field changing. Job security is becoming a thing of the past. […]

Resumés that Rock! by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Ready…Set…Go..! You have 30 seconds to make an overall first impression. That’s how long employers will spend scanning your resume. This means you have to be succinct and clear. Ensuring your resumé instantly captures a prospective employer’s attention, and addresses their need for information about […]

Have I Made the Right Choice? What do I ask the References? by: Ian K. McEwen President A key part of the hiring process is checking the references for the preferred candidate. This is where you obtain relevant information about the job applicant’s past performance and accomplishments, and verify the information given to you. In […]

Make your Resumé Stand Out by: Sharon LeBlanc Consultant: Training and Research Here’s how to make your resumé stand out: Edit! Edit! Edit! Spell-check is the first step to editing your document. Even if you’re a good speller, it’s amazing what errors are made when you’re in a hurry, or staring at the monitor with […]