In 1500 words or less, each post will give you something you can use TODAY to build yourself, your people and your organization whether your organization is a "for-profit" or a "not-for-profit."
Should you use a cover letter when applying for a job?
Do you want to stand out for all the right reasons? Do you want a prospective employer to see that you have the skills, experiences, and attitudes they want? Do you want to do something most people don’t do?
How should I do a cover letter … I thought you would never ask?
Finding a new job can be one of the most difficult things you will do in your life, for most of us it will happen several times. Fortunately, there is help available and many of the sources will not cost you anything but a little time and effort.
This post is a brief guide to interviews and there is much you can do to stand out.
Hiring a student or welcoming a coop student into your workplace is an investment in our collective future. The practical skills and knowledge they gain builds on their academic abilities. Take the time to prepare and anticipate the work involved and collaboratively make them part of your team.
Train them and allow them to demonstrate to you they can make meaningful contributions when provided with opportunities.
Job Fairs are a good idea … IF you make a plan … IF you do your research ahead of time … IF you engage … and IF you follow up.
Too many people don’t, they come, they look, and they leave … make your time count.
Running a country, province or state, or a municipality is a complex task. A good leader and a good government is more than about charisma, it is about leadership, having a plan, connecting with people, and making the right choices. There are elections coming, what are your issues, you need to make the right choices too.
It’s an easy trap to fall into. You tell yourself in the beginning that it is just for a little while until you get caught up. You’re a hard worker and the work you do is really important. Soon the extra becomes the normal and you might not even notice for a while … and then you’re caught.
This brief post talks about how it happens, how to recognize the signs, and most importantly how to start to escape the cycle.
I am worried for my children and our family, I am worried for my community, and I am worried for everyone. One has doesn’t have to read what the experts are saying, you just have to go outside and see for yourself. Our collective actions are threatening our planet and our survival.
I am not a reactionary, but I am an environmentalist. I am also a businessperson and someone trained as an economist, I appreciate the costs of what, as one person I am suggesting; however we have to change and we have to change now.
We are not born with the tools to handle the stress and anxiety we encounter. As a high school, college, or university student it is difficult to juggle the pressures that accompany living on your own for the first time along with what is in essence a very demanding job.
Today’s post was inspired by a conversation I had with a 2nd year Georgian College student, it was designed to help them and may help other people you know in similar situations.
Finding a new job is not something many of us do well or fortunately isn’t something we get a lot of practice doing. However, when we do find ourselves having to look for a new job, there is help available and it is a learned skill. Consider this post to be a short introductory guide to thirty small steps that can help you or someone you know.
I work assisting people who are experiencing barriers to employment overcome them and find jobs that either accomplish their goals or take them to the next step on their individual journeys.
My role as a coach and mentor constantly reminds me of the lessons shared with me during my career, this post is the next chapter on “lessons learned” from my November 24th post.