A positive mental state is important when heading into a job interview. You want to be calm, cool and collected. However, despite your best intentions, your mind and body don’t always cooperate. It’s easy to drift into anxiety and worry. The good news is there are steps you can take to get your mental process […]
Read MoreJob interviews routinely include a few trick questions. They appear like riddles in a fantasy story. To make it past the wizard’s lair, you need to handle queries like “what are your biggest weaknesses” or “tell me about a time you failed in life.” “What motivates you?” fits into that category, largely because it requires […]
Read MoreEvery employee has a unique blend of strengths and weaknesses. They each bring different skills to bear and draw on a different well of experiences. Separately, each employee will produce the same type of work over and over again. But put them together, and those skills and experiences act as multipliers. They can enhance each […]
Read MoreA job interview resembles surgery, or a battle (it’s less bloody than both, but stick with us here). And success in all three requires preparation. A doctor wouldn’t go into surgery without first figuring out where they were going to cut. A general wouldn’t go into battle without working out a plan of attack. Along […]
Read MoreEvery opportunity is a little bit different. Every position requires a slightly varied mix of skills and experiences. Meanwhile, your resume doesn’t give you much of a chance to introduce yourself to a prospective employer. You get one page (maybe two), which most HR personnel will glance over in a few seconds before making a judgment. You must provide […]
Read MoreYou’ve received that coveted call for a job interview and now you are taking time to prepare some solid answers to possible interview questions so that you can land the job - but you’re missing one key component. Your verbal responses, although incredibly important, aren’t the only things hiring managers are paying attention to in […]
Read MoreClick the picture above to see Sari Cantor on CTV Morning Live OttawaWriting your first resume is exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. You might be unsure of where to start and what to include but the good news is, having a clear strategy can help you craft a great first resume […]
Read MoreClick the image above to watch Recruiting in Motion - Ottawa's Sari CantorNew year, new job: one of the most common mantras for job searchers in January. The time of new beginnings and self-reflection can be a great period to evaluate your career and think about your future goals, both personally and professionally. But even […]
Read MoreClick the image above to watch Recruiting in Motion - Ottawa's Sari Cantor on CTV Morning Live OttawaIn general, talking to your boss shouldn’t be too daunting. You likely do it everyday, but when your salary is involved you might start to feel uncomfortable. As we approach the end of the year, many are feeling […]
Read MoreAs a hiring manager, the recruitment process can be extensive and potentially overwhelming, but sometimes you get to the end of the road and you just can’t make up your mind between the final two candidates. They may have very similar education, work experience and great references, but you ultimately need to make a decision […]
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