By On Call Coach on
12/04/2010 10:18 AM
If you’re invited to interview at an academic, utilities, government, or health care institution you’ll need to prepare yourself for a panel or board interview.
Many of your preparation steps will be similar as a face-to-face interview. You will:
• Review the job description and/or ad
• Highlight the core competencies of the position
• Identify behavioural questions you could be asked based on the core competencies
• Prepare your STAR answers
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By On Call Coach on
05/04/2010 3:46 PM
A career is a journey that for many will last 40-50 years. Like most journeys it is seldom boring, and even with the best researched plans can take the traveler on a winding road of adventure, unforeseen hazards and ultimate reward.
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By On Call Coach on
02/04/2010 3:56 PM
During the Career Fair
- Dress appropriately: Business dress has dramatically changed over the last 10 years with many companies adopting a more business causal approach. Since you will be meeting a number of different companies at a job fair, it’s recommended you aren’t too casually dressed. Regard it as your first job interview. Remember, you are meeting potential employers and want to leave them with a positive image of yourself.
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By On Call Coach on
22/03/2010 3:36 PM
Everything needs to be freshened up every once in a while. You may get a new hairstyle, repaint your house or purge your wardrobe of outdated fashions. While you’re updating things don’t forget to update your resume and online profile as well. When was the last time it had a makeover?
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By On Call Coach on
09/03/2010 1:47 PM
Part I of III
Think of on-campus career fairs as part of your overall job search strategy. Career fairs are not only a great way for you to learn about the jobs, industries and companies that interest you, they also provide you with an excellent opportunity to network. By attending career fairs, you have the opportunity to make contacts and build relationships with employers. You will also meet these company representatives at other on-campus recruiting events and information sessions. Since you’ll have already met them, you will have a base to build upon and be able to speak with them on a more familiar basis.
First impressions are lastin ...
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By Diane Cobbold on
01/03/2010 4:26 PM
Ever work for an organization and just feel like a number? You’re not alone. Many employees will comment that they are overlooked for projects and promotions because of their low visibility in the organization. Outside of your immediate department how have you let others in your organization know about the skills and experience you possess?
Depending on the structure of your organization you may have to consider a variety of self-promotion strategies.
Step 1
Have a clear focus on what you want others to know about you. Do yo ...
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By On Call Coach on
22/02/2010 3:13 PM
Do you know the net worth of your career? Completing an online salary survey will give you a one dimensional view of your value, but it isn’t designed to take a holistic view of your total career net worth.
Your career net worth needs to assess the sum of:
• your skills (learned, transferrable and innate)
• life and work related experiences
• personal and work related accomplishments
• training, education, and
• individual traits and characteristics.
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By On Call Coach on
22/02/2010 10:39 AM
Volunteering is a wonderful way to give back to the community or a meaningful cause you believe in. The sense of fulfillment volunteers experience often energizes them and provides them with new perspectives on life, work and school.
Today, volunteer organizations realize to be successful they need to operate like a business. They need volunteers with diverse skills sets to assist them with their growth. Coincidently, the workplace has become challenging for both new graduates and experienced workers to be assigned projects or leadership roles where they can showcase and expand their skills sets.
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By On Call Coach on
18/02/2010 2:56 PM
Many mature and experienced professionals will look at the section on their resume headed ‘Formal Education’ and cringe. While the majority of them will have attended numerous Professional Development training courses, industry conferences and obtained related certifications they still feel inferior when competing with individuals who are often younger with multi postgraduate accreditations. Why?
Is there ever a time when experience equals education? I believe there is.
For many mature, experienced professionals, the opportunity to attend University wasn’t available ...
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By On Call Coach on
08/02/2010 11:08 AM
Second nature to most Gen X and Y employees, it’s a concept many seasoned professionals are still grappling with.
Career Management requires each of us to become actively involved and take personal ownership of our careers.
Gone are the days when employers would tell us ‘how’ our career would progress and ‘when’ we could climb the next rung of the ladder.
The typical career path is no longer linear and clearly defined.&# ...
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