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Job interviews
Preparing for a job interview. How to respond to the questions about yourself?
Whether in the context of a job fair, a brief meeting in an elevator, or a formal job interview, being prepared to answer questions about yourself will help you to clearly understand your career objectives and also provide insight about who you are as a person. By providing precise, structured…
Illegal interview questions
We are often asked questions about illegal questions in application forms and job interviews. Job seekers are wondering if they should answer those questions and the impact on their job application. It is important to know the type of questions which are considered illegal in a hiring process in order…
How to respond to questions about salary expectations
It can be an awkward moment when a recruiter asks you about your salary expectations during a job interview. As a job seeker, you don’t want to ask for too much, lest you be deemed to be too expensive for the company and get passed over without negotiation. At the…
Different types of interview
Many people have passed interviews, and they may have all been different. For those who have never gone through an interview, you should be aware that there are many types of interview, such as preselection interviews, question-answer type interviews, telephone interviews, group interviews, and interviews involving technical or other forms…
How to present yourself
How to present yourself over the phone
You will spend much of your job hunting time on the phone. Your first contact with a prospective employer is important, because it will determine whether or not you get a meeting with the person responsible for hiring. Unfortunately, many people lack confidence or have some difficulty expressing themselves clearly…
5 tips for using the phone as part of your job search
In this day and age, when technology has infiltrated nearly every aspect of our lives, the methods used by job seekers have changed dramatically. Email, social media, online job boards and the ability to conduct remote interviews have all had a major impact on the process of finding a job.…
Cover letter
When you are sending a resume to an employer you must include a cover letter. The cover letter is as important as the resume because the employer will first read the cover letter. It is important that the cover letter include the information that will present you well. You must…
The resume
The number of applications received for any job offer will normally be such that recruiters will only have a few seconds to read each resume. You know that the resume is your passport to an interview, so how do you make it stand out from the rest? How can you…
3 reasons why your CV isn’t getting many (or any) responses
So you’ve been looking for a job for a few weeks, but you still haven’t received a call back for an interview. Your first reaction may be to worry that your profile doesn’t interest employers; you may even be speculating that factors such as your age, your training and education,…
Social media
Social media have quickly become important recruitment tools for businesses of all sizes. According to PR Newswire, research has shown that 86% of recruiters use sites like Facebook, Twitter and Myspace to learn about job applicants, and that 44% of applicants are rejected based on information found on their pages.…
Managing references
A good reference from a former boss can be a deciding factor in getting a job, so how can you make sure that bad references don’t hurt your chances? If you had to quit a previous job under difficult circumstances or are worried that your old boss will run you…
Looking for a job
Looking for a job
Whether you are studying or working, one day you will have to look for work. The job search techniques have changed and you must adapt to the expectations of decision-makers. Has it ever happened to you that after submitting your resume nobody answered? Did you ever wonder if there were…
Isolation and the job seeker
Isolation is the job seeker’s worst enemy. Anybody who experienced a job loss and went through unemployment for a short or long period of time will tell you that it is a difficult situation. Job seekers are going through different stages: demoralization, negative opinion about the job market, loss of…
New immigrants
Tips for new immigrants
Do you want to immigrate to Quebec? Whether you have already made the decision to immigrate or are still thinking about it, you must complete several steps before you can immigrate and work in Quebec. The Government of Quebec offers a wealth of information and services to those who wish…
Volunteering as part of your job search: A winning approach for new arrivals!
For many newcomers to Québec who I’ve met, the idea of taking a volunteer position is far from their minds. Some people believe that volunteering is a waste of time compared with searching for a paying job, or that volunteering is for retired people looking for something to do. I…
Useful tools
The information meeting
An important tool for finding a job There are many ways to obtain information about companies for which we would like to work. You might find some information on the Internet if the company has a web-site, read the company annual reports, or speak with friends to obtain their opinions.…
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If you would like more information or want to learn effective job hunting techniques and take advantage of expert advice, please don’t hesitate to contact us. Our experienced team will be more than happy to provide support and assistance.
All of our services are free, take advantage of them!