Career Articles
13 resume blunders that can cost you the job interview
By Sandy Dsouza
Here you will find 13 common mistakes committed by job seekers while writing resume.
We start with the mistakes that should be avoided at any cost in case you do not...
Resumes: Beware death by bullet points
By Gregg McLachlan, CPRW
WorkCabin Canada
One of the big trends in resumes is to use bullet points. Used sparingly, they can help attract eyes to key points. But unfortunately, too...
Two traits that exemplify the true mentor
By Shawn Brown
In the business of life, and particularly in the life of business, the role of the mentor cannot be overstated. From childhood, having someone beside us to guide us through...
How body language can kill your career
By Carol Kinsey Gorman
Of course I’m not talking about you. You may be a respected professional whose expertise speaks for itself. Your body language is a minor consideration.
Or is...
How to survive a lengthy job search
By Candace Davies
If you’ve been enduring a lengthy job search, don’t get too down. It may just be time to gain some new job search techniques and alter some of those you are already using...
Why distance education is a popular trend
By Shefali Garg
Furthering Your Education Can Benefit You. In this picture: a young girl embraces her mother who registers for an online course.
You cannot spend much time on the...
Top 6 recuitment challenges
According to a survey of 1100 recruiters across North America by Talent Technology, the No. 1 recruitment challenge is finding good candidates.The more specific and higher skills needed for the...
Are you ready for oddball interview questions?
Oddball interview questions are becoming a lot more common today. Why? They require you to think fast. Your answer can be very telling about how you reason.
Here are the top 10 oddball...
Most hiring managers consider volunteering as legitimate work experience
By Gregg McLachlan
Founder, WorkCabin.ca
Ask most hiring managers today about how much weight they give to your volunteer experience, and they will likely say the same thing: A LOT....
Job ad says 'No phone calls'. Can I call?
By Gregg McLachlan
WorkCabin.ca
Before you even think of picking up the phone, consider these issues:
1. HR is busy! Don't assume that an employer has simply...