Chronological vs Functional Resume: Which resume format should you use? To get a good job, you first need to have a good resume. But what resume format should you use? There are lots of people prepared to give you advice on which style you should use, but it really depends on your own situation. So how do you choose between … [Read more...]
Are you Preparing for a Police Interview?
Are you preparing for a police interview? What steps are you taking to get ready? There are a number of factors to consider as you prepare for that interview, whether it be for Halifax Regional Police, Truro Police or Toronto Regional Police, also if you want to be a police you need to be prepared, with the best equipment and using the best shoes … [Read more...]
You’ve just Learned you are about to Lose your Job? Now What?
So, you've just learned that you are about to lose your job. Now what? What do you do in those first few days and weeks when you are faced with an upcoming job loss? Do you take any steps before your current job is over? Over the years, I have heard from a number of clients what it was like for them when they heard the news that they were … [Read more...]
Do you have Dated Information/Gaps in your Resume
Do you have dated information/gaps in your resume? Should you cover work experience that goes back 20 or more years? What do you do if there is a break in your work history? Should you try and cover up that information? Dated Work History The bottom line is, your resume should include any information/ history that is relevant to the position … [Read more...]
Nail your Elevator Pitch!
Nail your elevator pitch! Your what? What is an elevator pitch? Have you ever been at a social event, or a business meeting, or even in an elevator, when you have to make small talk? And after you finish talking about the weather, you are asked, "What do you do?" If it's truly just small talk with someone you aren't likely going to see … [Read more...]
Are you Targeting your Resume?
Are you targeting your resume to the job for which you are applying? In working with my clients, I have observed a few things that seem to be consistently overlooked. So I thought I would take some time to remind you of a few key points when writing your resume. I have spoken before about targeting each section of your resume to the job poster. … [Read more...]
Resume Writing 101 – Back to Basics
Resume Writing 101 - Back to Basics What are the basics that we need to remember when writing a good resume? We all know that you need to understand what the Hiring Manager is looking for in a prospective employee. And we know that you must submit a resume that demonstrates that you meet those needs. But what about the basic errors that you … [Read more...]
How much is too much information at an Interview?
How much is too much information at an Interview? This is a challenge for most people. How much detail do you need to provide? You certainly want to make sure that you give the interviewer enough information to make an assessment. Are you the "right fit" for the job? Do you possess the required skills and experience? Do you meet the … [Read more...]
Firefighter Interview: Situational Based Interview Questions (Part 2 of 3)
Missed the full firefighter interview series? Catch up here: Part 1: Firefighter Interview: Behavioural Interview Questions Part 3: Firefighter Interview: Conventional Interview Questions The interview board will likely use two components when questioning you during the firefighter interview. The first is the conventional interview. … [Read more...]
Behavioural vs Situational Interview
Behavioural vs Situational Interview. Do you know the difference? What interview type will you be attending? How do you prepare? I recently wrote a post about attending a Behavioural Interview and how to prepare. The theory of the Behavioural Interview is that past behaviour demonstrates future behaviour. With this interview type, the … [Read more...]
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