The sense of powerlessness that unemployment can create is tangible, as a lack of financial resources hits at our very core and undermining our sense of security. If we find ourselves without that biweekly bank deposit, we may desperately start...
“So, what would you say is your greatest weakness?” It’s a question that’s stumped even the best-prepared candidates, but as a career advisor (and employee) it’s always been one of my favourite interview questions. If answered correctly the dreaded ‘greatest...
You already know the drill when it comes to basic preparations for your upcoming job interview: gathering examples of successes, describing how you handle failure and challenging co-workers, and knowing what to say when they ask you about your weaknesses....
As spring arrives, getting out and about is natural after a winter spent indoors recharging. In employment terms, networking is a lot like spring gardening in how we prepare garden beds and plant seeds for future benefit. If you prepare...
Internships are supposed to be stepping stones into your next gig – but what happens when you come back and everything is the same as before? I am currently doing my second (almost unpaid) internship. Although each opportunity been interesting...
I accepted a job offer recently. Shortly afterwards, I found out I am pregnant. Do I need to tell them now or can I wait for my first trimester? First of all, congratulations are in order! From a legal standpoint,...
I have been with my organization for over seven years and have recently been told that I am being laid off. The organization has been going through a series of massive transitions – including multiple rounds of lay-offs for over...
My supervisor’s position recently opened up and I applied for it but did not get it. One of the reasons I had wanted this position was to have an opportunity to remedy some of the frustrations I had with my...
I have been working for the same nonprofit for almost seven years. For the most part, it has been a great work opportunity, but it is a very small organization with very little room for career advancement, and I am...
I have been in a fairly grueling job search for the last six months and my money is running out. I have had several interviews lately and just received an offer – but not for the job that excited me...
