Have you ever heard the expression, "It's not what you know, but who you know"? Well, that’s the idea behind networking. Networking is not a new concept. It has been around for a long time, has taken on many forms...
Much has been said about making a first impression but for job seekers, making a last impression is just as important. If you think that your part in the job selection process is over once you’ve been interviewed, think again!...
When we think of the term “brand”, we often think of companies or our favourite products but we don’t usually think of ourselves. The reality is that as individuals who are managing our careers, we need to have our own...
One of the most common questions I get as a Career Advisor is how to answer behavioural questions. “Tell me about a time you dealt with conflict at work,” for example, is asked regularly in interviews and is met with...
I have never met a job seeker who, after experiencing initial job search rejection, did not feel some level of inadequacy. After spending hours polishing their resume and cover letter, mulling over the perfect phrasing, they discover that, after submitting...
Want to learn more about how you can successfully find your fundraising dream job? We partnered with Paulilna Nozka and Cathy Mann from Ryerson University for a free webinar - watch the recording here! Are you looking to make your...
I am feeling the need to progress in my career – to go from being in charge of implementing projects to more program development and management. What is the fastest way to make this happen? How fast you will be...
Reading a job posting is very much like reading a recipe. Most people know that you should read the whole recipe first and gather your ingredients and equipment before you start cooking. It’s exactly the same with a job posting...
As growing numbers of people from the private sector have begun contemplating a move to the nonprofit sector, David Hutchinson, president and CEO of executive search firm The Hutchinson Group, is often approached by people interested in making this switch...
A job search is very time consuming and can quickly evolve into disorganized chaos without proper planning. A productive job search encompasses a multitude of tasks, so think of it as a large project that must be categorized and organized...
