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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.

Job references, the last major hurdle to employment

Job references are absolutely necessary to have and to provide to gain employment. But how do you utilize a work reference if you were fired from or quit your job? Who or how many do you need? Let’s find out.

Do you want more money? Be a Jerk..

Is this true? Research suggests that nice people often finish last and the office jerk usually gets her or his way.