Career change? Fresh out of college? Whatever your reason for searching for a new job, we all know that it can be an incredibly daunting task. As you may or may not know, I am a Marketing graduate, but I have also completed my post-grad in Human Resources. Working in a Marketing role at a staffing …
Tag: interview tips
How to Use LinkedIn to Land Yourself a Job
Are you a recent graduate on the hunt for a job? Or perhaps you’re unhappy in your current position and are seeking a change. In today’s post, I will discuss how to use LinkedIn to help you land yourself a new career! Whether you’re fresh out of post-secondary, or have many years of work experience under your …
How to Wow Your Interviewer
In the past I’ve blogged about what not to do in an interview. I’ve discussed what to avoid and what not to do when walking into an interview room. But what should you place a strong focus on? What strategies should be put in place when preparing to sit down across from the person who …
So, What is Your Greatest Weakness?
Even though this is one of the most common interview questions, doesn’t it seem like it’s the one that people struggle with answering the most? So many people tend to think of a weakness as a hindrance or a disadvantage, even though they aren’t. Not everyone is going to be great at everything – everyone …
So, What’s Next?
You’ve gone through the interview process, you’ve provided all of the documentation that the organization requires, and you’ve come out successful. Now what? You’ve sold yourself to the company with your words, but how will you follow through as an employee of the company? 1. Know your expectations. Although this should be something that you’re …
4 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask Your Interviewer
Two weeks ago I wrote about questions that you should ask your interviewer; I discussed questions that I wish I got asked more often at the end of interviews and why. This week I decided to follow up with questions that you shouldn’t ask your interviewer. I don’t get asked very many questions at the …
Continue reading 4 Questions You Shouldn’t Ask Your Interviewer
5 Questions You Should Ask Your Interviewer
At the end of every interview I complete, I always give the candidate a chance to ask any questions that they may have regarding the company or the position that they are applying for. Not everyone asks questions, and when they don’t it worries me. Do they really understand the position that they’re applying for? …
Continue reading 5 Questions You Should Ask Your Interviewer
4 Reasons You Didn’t Get the Position
The staff in the Recruitment department at Plan A interview all day, every day, but not everyone who comes in for an interview makes it through the doors a second and third time; we are very picky and particular with who we bring on to the team. But not everyone is seen as a ‘non-fit’ …
How to Keep Your Resume Out of the Shredder
One part of my job that takes up a large bulk of the Recruitment Department’s time is screening resumes. We are a company whose largest and busiest department is recruitment, so there are always countless resumes to read through. I review resumes that are four pages long and I also review resumes that are half …
Continue reading How to Keep Your Resume Out of the Shredder
The A Dot 