Why You Need to Start Interview Practice Now, Not Later
Imagine you’ve just signed up for a marathon. Would you wait until the day before the race to start training? Of course not! You’d start months in advance, gradually building your endurance and stamina. Yet, when it comes to job interviews, many people make the mistake of thinking they can “cram” their preparation into a […]
The Power of Private Career Coaching
Free career resources are abundant. From resume templates to interview tips, the internet is full of advice for job seekers. Although free resources provide a starting point, they often fall short in addressing your individual needs. Private career coaching is personalized and offers: Tailored Advice: One-on-one sessions with your career coach focus on your unique […]
Make Assessing Your Skills the First Step in Your Job Search
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, understanding your unique skill set is more important than ever. I recommend following this 5-step sequence of actions: 1.Skills assessment 2.Career planning Job search strategies 4.Resume, LinkedIn, and cover Letters Interview preparation and salary negotiation While each step is important, I’ll explain why your skills assessment needs to come […]
Save Time! Link Pronunciation Lessons to Your Career
Many clients tell me they need to improve their pronunciation to get hired and to communicate well at work. Often they are experts in their professions but this is only recognized when hiring managers and workplace colleagues understand them. Here is my method for connecting pronunciation lessons to career goals: My free consultation asks a […]
Employment Advice for Newcomer Professionals
My passion as an English language teacher is to help newcomers reestablish their careers in Canada. I currently assist a group of six newcomer professionals with mastering the English they need for job interviews, but gaining English proficiency is only one aspect of employment success. The people I tutor are professionals with impressive degrees and […]
Opportunity Cost and English Language Training
In the journey of personal and professional development, one concept often overlooked is the idea of opportunity cost. This economic principle, while typically applied to financial decisions, extends beyond dollars. It applies to gains or losses associated with personal choices. Nowhere is this more evident than in language proficiency, particularly with individuals facing underemployment or […]
How to Respond to the “Overqualification” Objection in Job Interviews
My purpose as an English language teacher is to help newcomers reestablish their careers in Canada. I currently assist a group of six newcomer professionals with mastering the English they need for job interviews, but gaining English proficiency is only one aspect of employment success. The people I tutor are professionals with impressive degrees and […]
How Using Plain English Can Help Your Career
If you need to communicate in English professionally, your speaking skills can affect your career progress.
Sophisticated Question Types for Professionals
“Wh- questions” and “How questions” in conversations among professionals enhances the quality of communication, fosters intellectual engagement, and contributes to effective decision-making and problem-solving.
What Makes Customers Happy
Want to know the key to keeping customers happy while working in a service based industry? Here are some tips and tricks.