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...]
Law Enforcement? Is this a Career Decision that You’re Facing?
Law Enforcement? Is this a career decision that you're facing? This can be a very difficult decision to make. There are so many choices. Do you want to be a Police Officer? And if you do, do you want to be an RCMP Officer, or a Municipal Police Officer? Maybe a career with the Military Police would be the right choice for you. But does Law … [Read more...]
Resume and Interview Workshops
Resume and Interview Workshops. Can they help? Are you facing challenges in either or both of these areas and could benefit from a Workshop? Is there a job for which you would like to apply but your resume is not up to date? Or you don't know what you should put in your cover letter? Or maybe you've applied for a job and now are facing the … [Read more...]
Should your career always be your passion?
Should your career always be your passion? As you consider what direction your career should take, should you just follow your passion? Sounds reasonble, right? But, what happens if your passion isn't something that translates into an actual career that is viable? In theory, we would all love to have a job that means that we can go to work … [Read more...]
Heading for a Policing Career?
Are you heading for a policing career? Will you work towards a career in the RCMP? Or maybe Municipal policing or another law enforcement agency? You've done all of your research, discussed it with your family, and now you are all set to pursue your policing dream. As I have said in previous posts, there are a number of steps to go through … [Read more...]
Do you know your Career Limits
Do you know your career limits? If you are considering a career change, what are some of the things you need to focus on? Well, of course, as I have said in previous posts, you always need to stay true to yourself, and find the career that is going to make you happy. This includes both the tangible and non tangible things. Typically, you are … [Read more...]
What is a Behavioural Interview?
What is a Behavioural Interview? Do you know what to expect when you are invited to an interview that is going to be based on Behavioural questions? How do you prepare? A Behavioural Interview question asks you about your previous experience, and is used by interviewers to assess specific qualities, or competencies, such as flexibility, … [Read more...]
Does your Resume Make you Stand Out?
Does your resume make you stand out? Is it the resume that is going to make the Hiring Manager say, "I want to learn more about this person!" I tell my clients the same thing over and over about resumes. Target the resume to the job advertisement. Make sure you are highlighting those areas that are listed in the job advertisement that … [Read more...]
New Year – New Career?
It's a new year. Is it time for a new Career? How do you know when it's time for a change? Or maybe you are forced into a change because of a recent layoff. Regardless of the situation, there's nothing like the start of a new year to re-evaluate where you are and what you're doing. The first thing to do is to make sure you understand the … [Read more...]
Do interviewers ask about past experiences?
Do interviewers ask about past experiences? Have you ever been to an interview when they have asked questions like, "Tell me about a time when ..." or "Describe how you have done ..." These types of questions are called Behavioural questions. They are used to determine how you have performed in the past as it relates to certain criteria that … [Read more...]
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