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10 Signs You Should Not Take the Job
Looking for a job requires a big investment of time and energy, and, in some cases, money. It can also be a long, drawn-out process during which you might experience a range of emotions including excitement, disappointment, frustration, self-doubt, and rejection. So, it’s no wonder that when an offer is finally made, many job seekers—in…
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What to Do if You Receive a Bad Performance Review
A bad performance review—especially one you are not expecting—can be devastating. The emotions you may experience include anger, embarrassment, denial, disappointment, confusion, or shock. You might even be worried that your job is in jeopardy. For certain, your confidence will be shaken. What should you do to make the best of the situation? 1. Maintain…
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Treat Your Career Like A Business
Your career is like a business. It has assets and liabilities. It generates revenue and requires investment. It has customers and competition. It requires sound planning and careful execution. Here’s the irony. All managers and professionals use business planning models in their work. Tools like mission statements, strategic planning, SWOT analyses, and action plans are…
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When Things Go Bad During An Interview
Even if you fully prepare for an interview, things can sometimes go horribly wrong. Some errors are easy to figure out. Perhaps you misjudged what you should have worn and under (or over) dressed for the interview. Perhaps you got delayed in traffic and arrived late, in a panic. Or, perhaps you simply blew an…
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How Much Notice Should You Give?
The Labour Standards Code (or equivalent) in every province specifies the minimum notice period you must give your employer should you decide to quit your job. Notice period is the amount of time from when you tell your employer you are leaving and when you actually leave. Length of notice period will depend on how…
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What To Do If You Are Overqualified For A Job
For some strange reason, employers view being overqualified for a job as a bad thing. Their fears, mostly, are rooted in the belief that you will become bored with the work and move on once a better opportunity arises. Or, that the pay won’t match your expectations and you will become disillusioned with the job.…
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The 10 Most Frequent Job Searching Errors
Everyone makes mistakes now and then. But in a competitive job market, the smallest of mistakes, even a minor typo or grammatical error, can cost you a chance at a good job. We’ve seen lots of blunders over the years. Here are the ten most frequent job searching errors and how you might avoid making…
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The First Few Months of a New Job
Starting a new job can be stressful and you may begin to doubt yourself. Did I make the right move? Will my co-workers like me? Do I have the skills? How will I fit? But a move to a new job does not have to be filled with apprehension. Here are a few things that…
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Is It Ever Okay To Leave A Job Off Your Resume?
This question arose a couple of weeks ago in a conversation I was having with a career coaching client. For the last 15 years, he has worked with the same employer—except for a brief six-month stint in the middle when he left to join a small start-up. That job didn’t work out for a number…
