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Reveal a pre-existing medical condition in a job interview?

We would say ‘no’. But what happens if you say otherwise. Find out what we think.

Kidnap and ransom insurance?

Sounds strange and scary, but most people who read or watch the news understand the dangers of working in foreign countries whose population may be hostile to visitors (ie. kidnappings). Have you or someone you know worked in potentially hostile countries? Is the employer properly protecting their employee?

Rejected because of social media?

A company called Reppler (the company is new and the information should be viewed as entertainment purposes as I am a skeptic when it comes to studies, but none the less an interesting read) proposed that over half of their respondents who reviewed possible candidates, rejected them based on social media information, such as that […]

Resume Writing Case Study: Waterloo, Ontario Client

This week’s case study is from a client residing in Waterloo, Ontario. We will discuss the nature of the project and the outcome.

Can’t get a job? Try changing your name.

Having a hard to pronounce or ethnic name could affect your chances of securing an interview and then a job. There are a few reasons why.

Resume Writing Case Study: Kitchener, Ontario Client

This week’s resume writing and career counselling case study is from a client residing in Kitchener, Ontario. We will discuss the nature of the project and the outcome.