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 […]
How Using Plain English Can Help Your Career

If you need to communicate in English professionally, your speaking skills can affect your career progress.
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.
How to Give an Effective Speech

Tips on giving an effective speech or work setting.
What is Your Greatest Weakness?

You really need a job and the interview is going well. Then, all of a sudden, you are hit with this question, “What is your greatest weakness?” Many newcomers to Canada answer, “My English.”
The Importance of Punctuality

Punctuality is supremely important in the North American workplace. Punctuality means you meet deadlines, start work on time and return to work on time after breaks. Being punctual says a lot about your respect for other people and the standards you set for yourself.