Here below are some new sites to check out for your career plan and job search:
1-Frasers.com- is an interesting site because it is a directory of Canadian manufacturing companies- a good one for research.
2- You can also take an inside look at companies and jobs through glassdoor.com. This site has tips for interviews and other great material for job search and the like.
3-Branchout.com is a different kind of site for career networking.
Good luck!
About Me
- Di Wright
- I am an ESL Instructor, Communications Specialist, Career Coach and Novice Writer specifically for your communication/ career goals, and establishing your brand. For over 11 years, I have led leadership/communication workshops (and now online sessions ) on developing leadership skills, enhancing creativity, creating a work/life balance, and many other subjects for the Toronto Board of Education, and in the non-profit and corporate sector. My approach teaches the vital importance of clear, motivational, yet caring communication. I have recently written a journaling workbook for my students/clients that contains weekly reflections with activities. It has been used by life coaches, career consultants and communications instructors. Here is the link for those who wish to learn about my journalling workbook and to purchase it.. http://tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal I’m currently working on my second workbook – a unique guidebook for traveling your career pathway. For more information about my upcoming other workbooks, email me at: d.wri3420@gmail.com
Showing posts with label interviews. Show all posts
Showing posts with label interviews. Show all posts
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Monday, July 25, 2011
'Social Media now drives recruitment strategies for companies
More and more companies are using social media to win the war for recruiting the best talent.
The big four are: LinkedIn, Facebook ( career page), Twitter, and YouTube.
Google + though will eventually eclipse LinkedIn for finding the best talent.
Remember when you post anything on these sites that it can be viewed by current and future employers so always practice due diligence.
The big four are: LinkedIn, Facebook ( career page), Twitter, and YouTube.
Google + though will eventually eclipse LinkedIn for finding the best talent.
Remember when you post anything on these sites that it can be viewed by current and future employers so always practice due diligence.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Reality check about who you are.....
Kelly Culrone in her book Normal Gets You Nowhere comments that you are unique as your fingerprint as deemed by our Creator.
We need to capitalize on this fact.
She advocates that you figure out who you are- your unique selling points and features, and get down to it; but bring conciseness and awareness along for the ride.
She also recommends that you be realistic about yourself and others, and not play the fool.
In other words, take off those rose -coloured glasses and get to work on your self- assessment, and your career and life plan that outlines your goals.
We need to capitalize on this fact.
She advocates that you figure out who you are- your unique selling points and features, and get down to it; but bring conciseness and awareness along for the ride.
She also recommends that you be realistic about yourself and others, and not play the fool.
In other words, take off those rose -coloured glasses and get to work on your self- assessment, and your career and life plan that outlines your goals.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Scrapbooking- a career development tool
As a writer of a one-of-a-kind journaling workbook “ A Year in Serendipity” http://
tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal -written to help people in their life and career goal
attainment, I have come to experience first-hand some of the unique insights
regarding how to use scrapbooking in both my professional and personal life.
There are ,some very inspiring practical reasons for scrapbooking.
It can be a multifaceted technique/approach to career and life management and planning. For example, it can be applied in creating professional autobiographies, diaries for self-development and even as base for a professional career portfolio/webfolio/ blog.
Scrapbooking, in a life skills sense, can be employed to focus on motivating and
inspiring moments , and even to retrace a journey to life transforming/ life –changing moment(s). For instance, you can immortalize a pictorial of a significant historical event you were involved in , or an episode of personal achievement that changed your life forever-- making you stand out in an interview!
Scrapbooking can be one way to figure out who you used to be, how you got to be who you are today, while at the same , rediscovering the journey that got you there. This kind of info is practical when fielding those self-reflective interview questions.
The possibilities for its uses and benefits for career development can be limitless.
tinyurl.com/serendipityjournal -written to help people in their life and career goal
attainment, I have come to experience first-hand some of the unique insights
regarding how to use scrapbooking in both my professional and personal life.
There are ,some very inspiring practical reasons for scrapbooking.
It can be a multifaceted technique/approach to career and life management and planning. For example, it can be applied in creating professional autobiographies, diaries for self-development and even as base for a professional career portfolio/webfolio/ blog.
Scrapbooking, in a life skills sense, can be employed to focus on motivating and
inspiring moments , and even to retrace a journey to life transforming/ life –changing moment(s). For instance, you can immortalize a pictorial of a significant historical event you were involved in , or an episode of personal achievement that changed your life forever-- making you stand out in an interview!
Scrapbooking can be one way to figure out who you used to be, how you got to be who you are today, while at the same , rediscovering the journey that got you there. This kind of info is practical when fielding those self-reflective interview questions.
The possibilities for its uses and benefits for career development can be limitless.
Friday, August 20, 2010
The importance of body language in an interview
Here below is a great article on the significance of body language in an interview. Baseline magazine has a wonderful career management section on it site.. You can sign up for its articles offered through Baseline Briefing.
http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Business-Intelligence/Body-Language-Influences-Hiring-Decisions-277906/?kc=BLBLBEMNL08202010STR5
http://www.baselinemag.com/c/a/Business-Intelligence/Body-Language-Influences-Hiring-Decisions-277906/?kc=BLBLBEMNL08202010STR5
Monday, December 1, 2008
Interview strategies
More tips for developing rapport and building blocks for success in interviews.
Timing is critical in the introduction of the interview- it starts/ begins with (and your chance can be lost right there by their first impression of you), simply by failing to ignite a spark of dynamic interactivity between you and the interviewer.
Pay attention to what takes place in the dialogue. I recommend you get to know their agenda- do your research about them before introductions happen re: their interests. Google them first to research their involvement in the business sector/ industry, community involvements, achievements, publications written, etc… and familiarize yourself with them so you can bring these topics up in the discussion at the appropriate time.
In your interview, try to get a sense of the person regarding how they make you feel and how you make them feel. I suggest you “read them”- conduct an emotional read- to see if they are they engaged in your PAR ( Problem ,Action taken and Results achieved stories)or SAR (Situation, Action and Result stories)-- the telling of your success examples/ accomplishments. Try to determine what their reaction was – by their body language, facial expression, and tone of voice.
Timing is critical in the introduction of the interview- it starts/ begins with (and your chance can be lost right there by their first impression of you), simply by failing to ignite a spark of dynamic interactivity between you and the interviewer.
Pay attention to what takes place in the dialogue. I recommend you get to know their agenda- do your research about them before introductions happen re: their interests. Google them first to research their involvement in the business sector/ industry, community involvements, achievements, publications written, etc… and familiarize yourself with them so you can bring these topics up in the discussion at the appropriate time.
In your interview, try to get a sense of the person regarding how they make you feel and how you make them feel. I suggest you “read them”- conduct an emotional read- to see if they are they engaged in your PAR ( Problem ,Action taken and Results achieved stories)or SAR (Situation, Action and Result stories)-- the telling of your success examples/ accomplishments. Try to determine what their reaction was – by their body language, facial expression, and tone of voice.
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