Performance reviews can be critical to your job search. Of course, if your reviews are mainly of the “8 out of 10” variety, with little or no background information or results, you might not be able to do much with them to help your job search. However, if they contain Read More >
The Truth and Nothing But the Truth in Your Professional Resume
You've undoubtedly heard the statement people are asked to swear to in court--promising to tell "the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth." That might be fine for court testimony, but what about the professional resume you plan to use in your next job search? Topics You Would Read More >
4 Quick Tips on How to Make Your Online Profiles & Resume Play Nice
Unify your message without rehashing the same old story… In all likelihood, hiring executives, recruiters, and HR personnel will Google you first and check out your online identities, especially your LinkedIn profile. Therefore, as you would do with your resume, make sure that it reinforces your professional brand and showcases Read More >
Cover Letter Tricks for Military-to-Civilian Transition
During a recent military-to-civilian job fair, I was asked the following question: “Is a cover letter really necessary?" I stated that it is better to have it than not have it.” I’ve heard multiple recruiters discuss this question and while there are many times when a cover letter may not be Read More >
Your Civvie Career Kit
No doubt you knew what kit you needed for a special duty or deployment while serving in the Canadian Armed Forces. In order to secure the right role once you leave the CAF, there are some critical elements to place in your career kit. Before you leave… Print off your Read More >
Stand Tall With a Career Marketing Tool that Promotes You and Not Your Company
What your business card says about your brand. One of the staples in your executive career marketing toolkit is your business card. If you are currently employed, you may be tempted to use your corporate business card to hand to your contacts as you network your way into your targeted Read More >
A Step by Step Method to Create and Align Your Career Accomplishments to Support Your Career Goals
Many of my clients share they struggle with writing about themselves and specifically stating their quantifiable accomplishments. Here are a few tips you can use to recall specific accomplishments. The great thing about these steps below is they will also serve to help align your accomplishments TO the position you Read More >
Leveraging Secondary Duties and Unique Skills Gained from the Canadian Armed Forces
My last blog post covered how to pinpoint transferable generalized skills from the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) to the civilian work sector. Here, I’ll share some specific strategies that can build value as you embark on your career transition. It’s true that the transition can be more challenging for some Read More >
Pinpointing Transferable Skills from the Canadian Armed Forces to the Civilian Work Sector
A career in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) can be very rewarding. Your specialized skills, training, respect for authority, organizational capabilities, resourcefulness and strong team orientation will surpass almost anything comparable in the civilian sector. After 10, 20, 30 or more years in uniform, naturally, you might be ready for Read More >
Update Your Resume Month: Add New Things; Lose the Old
September is Update Your Resume Month, so it's a great opportunity to catch up your professional data. This year, focus on adding new items and subtracting old. WHAT TO ADD Add your LinkedIn URL: First, customize your URL so that it looks more professional, memorable, and is easier for a hiring Read More >
