Personal Advancement

Q:I was fired from my last job because of a personality conflict with my boss. Do I tell someone that in an interview?
2004, December

Effectively managing upward is crucial in reducing stress and negativity in the workplace and serves to correct miscommunication and rumours within organizations.
2004, November

Q: It seems that every company will only accept your resume if you put it on their website. Is there a way to get around this?
2004, November

Q: People tell me I should do volunteer work in order to be able to put some experience on my resume. Do employers really care about volunteer work?
2004, November

If your dream is to have the corner office instead of the front desk, you need to develop a strategic plan and evaluate your values and skills.
2004, November

A majority of U.S. employers say about one-third of workers do not meet the writing requirements of their positions.
2004, October

What do an Internet bookselling site in Victoria, B.C., an auto maker in Cambridge, Ont., and a daily newspaper in Halifax, N.S. all have in common?
2004, October

For women rejoining the workforce after childbirth, the challenge is finding work that will be rewarding and allow them to continue raising the kids.
2004, September

The first step in a job search is a resume that creates a favourable impression.
2004, September

As the season changes and the cooler weather sets in, it's a time for many to reflect, and a reminder that personal change may be around the corner.
2004, September

Here is a list of the free presentations at the National Job Fair & Training Expo.
2004, September

Not everyone knows what to wear when looking for a promotion or a higher-level position within a company.
2004, September

Generally, listening is confused with hearing. In a debate, the participants' egos focus on winning and being right rather than on the real problem.
2004, August

We all want success. But how do we achieve it? Is there a single formula we can follow so that everything we touch turns to gold?
2004, August

Steven Goldhar offers some brief insights on the marketing movement that is revolutionizing the Internet and creating a whole new field of employment.
2004, August

Q:I was fired from my last job because of a personality conflict with my boss. Do I tell someone that in an interview?
2004, July

If you've ever been laid off, you know it's just that much harder to motivate yourself to get off the couch and start pounding the pavement.
2004, July

Barry Siskind in his newest book, Bumblebees Can't Fly: 7 Simple Strategies for Making the Impossible Possible (Wiley).
2004, July

Q: Can a company ask you in an interview if you have a criminal record? What about personal questions?
2004, July

When asked for the top 10 things hiring managers look for, employers rated communication and organizational skills in their top five.
2004, July

Being in a new country is an exiting opportunity to discover the city, meet new people, learn a new language and make your dreams come true.
2004, June

The Pathmark supermarket is hiring, but walk-in applicants need not bother asking for a manager. First, they have to get past the computer.
2004, June

A new global study says unemployed workers in Canada found new employment faster than in most other countries during 2003.
2004, May

Let's face it, being interviewed is near the top of most people's list of stressful activities.
2004, May

Psst! Want to know the secret to getting the perfect job? I can tell you, but you probably won't believe me.
2004, May

I am often asked how important a cover letter is in a job search effort.
2004, April

Q: I am always stumped in an interview when the interviewer asks me if I have questions for them. What should I be asking?
2004, April

Follow these recommendations to improve your chances of finding the right job.
2004, April

For those who have been unemployed for a long time, there inevitably comes a point when one wonders if they should just give up.
2004, April

Listen up all you gals out there. If you're in the market for a job, a newly launched website is a resourceful Internet career management site.
2004, April

Q: I am in my late 50s, and am interested in changing jobs, but am afraid that I won't be considered because of my age. Do you have any advice for me?
2004, March

Q:I've heard different advice about what kind of resume I should use. What kind do employers prefer?
2004, March

Let's face it, not everyone likes sales. It takes confidence, charisma and a product you believe in to be able to sell effectively.
2004, March

When it comes to finding a job, Jemimah St. Hilaire is fearless. "All of the jobs I got, I got with little or no experience," she says.
2004, March

Executives were asked to describe the most imaginative explanations they've heard from employees requesting time off.
2004, March

Think you're ready for any question that comes your way in a job interview?
2004, March

For Canada's leading developer of condominiums, deep roots in the building industry allowed it to define not only a housing concept, but a lifestyle.
2004, March

"Most problems that surface during the job search have their beginnings in decisions you avoided before you started."
2004, February

Job seekers are putting away their postage stamps and hitting "send" instead.
2004, February

Candidates who understand the current mindset of employers have an edge in the job hunt.
2004, February

Canada imports highly skilled workers, but fails to effectively use their talent.
2004, January

Most executive-level job applicants carefully consider what they are going to say during the interview, but few take non-verbal cues into account.
2004, January

New Year's resolutions -- they sound good when you tell others, but often become a distant memory by the time the holiday are finished.
2004, January