Securing employment in a down market seems like an oxymoron to so many. In truth, there are many job opportunities no matter which direction the market is going. How you locate them an obtain them makes all the difference.
Recession has hit the BC market over the last 20 years on several occasions including the .com bust of 2001, to financial crisis of 2008, and a six month market decline in 2014, not to mention the one we are in right now due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Continue readingFirst of all, why would this Blog post even interest YOU? Well…
Continue readingVirtually everything has changed in the Covid-19 era.
Working remotely, connecting with clients through video conferencing, networking through virtual coffee chats and now video interviewing – who would have thought! Everything has gone virtual. What used to be common has now become out of reach and what was unusual has now become our virtual reality. Have you adjusted yet? Are you resisting change? Are you willing to climb a new learning curve, show your resilience and become competent in this new reality? Here are some ways you can prepare to interview successfully in our current climate of social distancing.
Continue reading“It’s better to be active today than radioactive tomorrow” Steve Martin
This quote by the actor and comedian Steve Martin was made during a time when the nuclear arms race was at an all time high and their were protests all over the world to stop the proliferation of nuclear bombs. The irony of this is that during that time, being proactive had a real chance of making a difference in the world. Now, as we face a new world challenge of a pandemic and all the uncertainties that come with it, being proactive today can help you succeed in landing your career more than at any other time. “It’s better to be proactive today, than inactive tomorrow!” Russell Garrett
So what does being proactive look like when it comes to job searching? Such a great question. I will answer it for you. But first, it is important to understand what is NOT being proactive.
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