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It is time for a holiday. Time to slow down, relax, and refresh in nature. My husband and I travel to Vancouver Island every summer for a 2-week vacation. Time to let go of the frantic pace… the ringing phones… the never-ending emails that bing in a clamour of attention…
Are you stuck at a career crossroads? Struggling to find a career that matches your skill set and salary expectations? Maybe you have an interview coming up or have been thinking about asking your boss for a promotion. Whatever the reason, a career SWOT analysis can be very beneficial. Standing
Have you been looking for work and not getting any calls? Is your current resume working for you? I had a client contact me this week to do a quick resume refresh, and he updated me on his results. Brian initially contacted me in October 2019 as he was struggling
As we enter into the 3rd phase of the provincial restart plan, companies are starting to hire again. Due to massive layoffs and corporate structuring in response to Covid-19, the competition is fierce. Your resume and cover letter need to stand out. Here are several strategies to refresh your resume and
This week was tough one. On Monday, I met with a client to discuss an upcoming project. I happily met with my client and bounced home to begin my writing projects. Traditionally, January is a busy and exciting time for me. I can expect to work long hours and at
As I head back to work next week and savour my last few days on holiday, I was profoundly struck by an empty barn on the side of the road. The barn bumped into my heart. As words flooded my mind, I grabbed my trusty notepad and quickly penned impressions.
The last few days have been busy with packing, repacking, buying food, loading the truck, and heading out for a much anticipated holiday with my beloved husband. As an entrepreneur, it is difficult to get away and a holiday requires much preplanning and extra work. The last few days, I
When you are looking at hiring a professional writer to join your team it takes more than sorting through stacks of resumes. Are you confused about
Have you ever gone to a networking meeting where someone rushes up to you, makes a sales pitch, hands you their card and sails away
Objective statements are old school. The employer knows your objective when you are applying for the posting…you want the job! Objective statements are no longer
Do you know that it only takes 20 seconds to make a first impression when meeting someone? Do you want to ensure that your first
As Remembrance Day approaches, I begin to feel a little more solemn. The poppies pinned on jackets and sweaters reminds me of the great sacrifice