Most HR professionals decide whether to rule out a candidate within the first 5 to 15 minutes of a job interview, according to a recent survey by the Society for Human Resource Management. So how do you make the most...
For job seekers, what determines if a prospective employer is a good one? Can the job actually be accomplished and does the organization's culture enable success? For employers, how does a board know if they have something attractive to sell...
I report to an executive director who has exhibited very poor judgment and unprofessional behaviour in his first month on the job. I’ve told the chair and she says, "Give him more time." The other staff members feel as I...
I recently became a permanent resident of Canada and am moving here soon from the Caribbean. I did my undergraduate degree in Canada and my Masters degree in the US. As I was a Fulbright Scholar, I had to agree...
Many people believe that when looking for a new job quantity reigns supreme. Write a generic resume and send it out to as many organizations as possible in the hope that someone will take a chance on you. However, most...
A job search can be very intimidating, especially if you are either new to the workforce or changing careers. You can, of course, simply email resume after resume, hoping that somebody will reply. However, even if you are successful in...
I feel the communication is breaking down between my new supervisor and myself. I never seem to be able to get my point across to her in a way that she appreciates. In meetings, I often feel hurried, and then...
I was hired at an entry-level position for a big company. During the interview I was told that I was overqualified and was asked if I was interested in sharing tasks between my position and another position at a higher...
As National Volunteer Week is fast approaching (April 18th to April 24th), it is important to remember that nonprofit organizations are, typically, a combination of both paid employees and volunteers. It is important for a nonprofit to understand the value...
Entering the workforce is like being a child; many of us are young, naïve and unknowing to the ways of the world. Some organizations like to take advantage of this fact and pinch new employees in terms of wages. Others...
