Idiom 1

For the birds
Meaning: An idea that may be worthless, ridiculous or of little value
Example: I think Bob’s idea for improving our shipping procedure is for the birds.

Inside idioms

An idiom is a phrase or saying where the words together have a meaning that is different from the dictionary definitions of the individual words. For example, one common idiom is the phrase “Break a leg !” – which is said to wish somebody luck.
Idioms can be confusing to people who are trying to learn [...]

How to say “Hire me”

This article from Careerbuilder/CNN carries some excellent job search that most people will ignore.
Throughout the job search
• Apply at companies that aren’t seeking candidates. “Read the business pages to find out what businesses are growing,” says Laura George, author of “Excuse Me, Your Job is Waiting.”
“Send such companies a résumé and a letter explaining what [...]

Business as usual

With all the present economic uncertainty it might be safe to assume that governments will be scaling back their hiring plans. After all who wants to add to the workforce when government revenues are down. Apparently this is not the case as the provincial government in BC is planning to continue on recruiting and hiring workers. [...]

Getting to Yes

If you are putting yourself out there – applying for jobs and getting job interviews then you run the risk of rejection. How we cope with this rejection, whether we choose to personalize it or see it as a learning opportunity can often impact our future job search activities.
It is not pleasant to get an interview [...]

Banking on Diversity

On Friday the Financial Post ran an article about the benefits of diversity in the workplace. Employers in general are becoming aware of the importance of having a workforce that reflects the community as a whole. In particular Canada’s banks are are singled out as being at the tip of the spear in terms of [...]

A to do list for you

Feeling stuck in your job search ? Here is an article that looks at 10 must-do strategies that can help get you back on track.
Related Post: The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge

Resource:VIATeC Newsletter

Those of you who want to keep track of what is happening in Victoria’s Hi-Tech sector should check out a weekly e-mail bulletin published by VIATeC. You can see company profiles, industry news and read about networking opportunities and other events. All free and pushed to your email in-box on a weekly basis !
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Having fun yet ?

A post at the Work Buzz blog discuses why you might want to have fun at your next job interview. While I think that having fun is fully optional it is important to relax. If you are relaxed you are better able to understand and answer difficult questions.
RELATED: How to deal with interview stress

Phone interview tips

Several of our clients have had telephone interviews over the last few months. A phone interview is an easy way for an employer to gauge a job seekers qualifications and get a sense of their personality without committing to a more time-consuming face-to-face session. After conducting phone interviews with potential candidates, employers can then decide [...]