job searching Archive
Most people I would guess walk around each day with at least one thing on their mind beyond what they are doing at the moment. Could be the family pet is in rough shape, there’s some house repairs that should …
I suppose the two bonuses of empowering people is that you share a skill that enables them to do things independently which is good, and your relationship with that person now changes as they are no longer as dependent on …
“I’m so glad to be out of here! I’ll never have to work for you or see this place again!” Ever wanted to leave and tell somebody exactly what you think? You know, the boss who made your life miserable, …
Whether it’s looking for a job because you are out of work, or looking for a promotion, I don’t think you can get better initial advice than to take an inventory and KNOW yourself. In any interview process where a …
Don’t get me wrong; planning is highly recommended and when it comes to many things – like running a business for example – action without planning is planning to fail. But sometimes being open to whatever comes your way can …
Here’s a question for you. How long has it been since people were unable to use computers and the internet to job search? What about for you personally? Depending on your age, you may have never had a time when …
Last Friday morning, I was standing at the front of a classroom leading a resume writing workshop. Later in the evening of the same day, I was out Christmas Shopping with my wife. It struck me over the weekend how …
Yesterday afternoon I was speaking with a woman whom I worked closely a couple of years ago when she was unemployed. She is working on a part-time basis, and is looking for full-time work elsewhere. In addition to looking for …
Of the many things one loses with unemployment, perhaps there is no greater loss than that of self-esteem. I say this because there are many I know who are unemployed and have lost the ability to believe in themselves. You …
As an Employment Counsellor working with recipients on Social Assistance, quite often I deal with individuals who have lost their self-esteem and self-efficacy. With that drop in confidence, things which in the past they may have done with conviction and …
