Negativity Whether your last boss was a bullying dictator or you’re full of post-university angst, do not bring any negativity to the interview. When faced with the challenging prospect of discussing previous employment, graduates should be ready to add a positive spin on even the most reasonable of complaints. While we’re on the subject, keep
Not sure you have the right skills for a role? You may be surprised… Transferable skills are a great way to show you’re a great fit for the role, regardless of previous experience. And the best part? Everyone has them. If you’re not sure how to make transferable skills work for you, here are a
When Lisa Carey accepted a one-year office manager contract at Trustwave, a cybersecurity firm, she never dreamed she’d still be there nearly two decades later. Today, she’s Trustwave’s HR Manager in Canada. The company provides cutting-edge tech to businesses to fight cybercrime, but it’s the human factor that’s kept Carey loving her job all these
The coronavirus pandemic has turned the world of work upside down—and with 26 million Americans filing unemployment claims in a matter of five weeks, job security is likely on your mind. “There’s a lot of uncertainty in a world that’s changing before our eyes,” says LaTonya Wilkins, an International Coaching Federation-credentialed executive coach. The good
The COVID-19 pandemic has taken the entire country by storm, forcing many people to shelter in place as small businesses close temporarily, protecting people from the biggest public health crisis in 100 years. Now, many employers throughout the country are planning to reopen. As operations resume, it is important to note that CIVD-19 is still