Delivering information in the form of a narrative increases your ability to communicate. A commonly quoted statistic shows that a listener is 22 times more likely to remember something when it’s presented as a story. Keep this in mind for your next job interview. Framing your interview answers in the form of stories can improve your chances […]
Read MoreIf you don’t already have an employee appreciation program in place, 2020 presents the perfect opportunity to start. A New Year, a new way to improve relationships with your team members. You might consider an official employee appreciation program unnecessary. However, a more formalized process can lead to better results and a less haphazard approach. […]
Read MoreIt feels like you’ve been doing it forever. You spend hours each day searching for a position, but you still come up empty. It might be time to reconsider your approach and figure out the job-hunting mistakes you might be making. If you’ve had trouble landing interviews or closing a position, your technique might need […]
Read MoreIt has happened again. One of your best employees slipped sheepishly into your office to let you know that they have decided to take a position somewhere else. Why do you keep losing them? Why do your employees keep leaving? High turnover adds unnecessary expense. You have to launch costly recruitment and training programs to […]
Read MoreCareers within the Information Technology (IT) sector may seem to rely on some of the hardest of hard skills. IT is an insular field, dependent on very specific knowledge. However, like any industry, you won’t get ahead with just the baseline knowledge required to do your day-to-day job. You’ll need to cultivate soft skills in […]
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 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 […]
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