Why You Should be Setting Yourself Goals

To set a goal we need to pause and put some thought into what we are trying to accomplish, who we want to be, what we want to do in the future. Often we are too busy with the here and now, just trying to stay afloat, and do not …

The 6 Details you Must Include at the Top of your Resume

The top of your resume is extremely valuable in establishing who you are, creating a positive first impression and grabbing the recruiters’ attention. Make sure to include these 6 details at the top of your resume: 1. Your Name This is a given. Have your name at the top of …

What’s a fish got to do with this?

As preparation for every IamBackatWork webinar, a week or two before the live webinar the presenter sends me their PPT presentation. I go through it, and we then have a practice run through the webinar. When Amanda Hennessey sent me her PPT for the webinar: During the Interview Process, Whose Opinion …

Leave a good taste in their mouth

You got the rejection email. Not the result you were hoping for. You are disappointed. Take your time taking it in and getting over it. Then, respond to the rejection. More often than not, recruiters and hiring managers get the ‘silent treatment’ at this point. No response from the candidates. …

It is time to make yourself a priority!

As mothers we usually put others’ needs first. We take care of our young kids. We take care of our aging parents. We care for our partners. We often forget to care for ourselves. For some it is just finding the time to read a book. For others it is …

It is not worth getting upset over this!

Last weekend my husband and I celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary (yes, I can’t believe it too:)). We went away for a romantic long weekend just the 2 of us. I was sick the whole time. At times I just needed to sleep it off, other times I could manage …

You submitted your resume, now what? Follow up!

You applied for the job, sent in your resume. Don’t just click and wait. Take the following steps up to ensure you get that interview: Did you submit your resume through a job board? Look at the company’s website, is there another email address to send your resume to? careers@xxxx, …

5 Rules to Effectively Using Your References

Your references are a precious resource. They are your champions, the ones who will help convince the hiring managers that you are the right choice for the role, and that they would be lucky to have you as part of their team. At some point of the interviewing process you …

Get that Job! Present your Best Self at the Interview

Interviews are stressful. You are being tested. The interviewers are seeking your strengths as well as your faults. You have to present your best self, be alert and ready to answer all kinds of questions. How do you calm your nerves before the interview? Join Angela Lussier’s webinar on March …

Best Interview Questions to Ask: 18 do’s and don’ts

Apart from preparing your answers to questions you will be asked at the interview, you should carefully think about the questions you will ask at the interview. This is your opportunity to learn more about the company culture, the actual role and your fit with both the role and company. …