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The Top 2 Job Search Websites in Canada and the USA
Whether you are just starting your job search or you have been around the block a few times and are back at it (looking for a new job), you might be questioning which job boards are “THE BEST” to use when looking for a new job. In this blog post, I’ll review with you the top 2 job search websites in Canada and the USA and my reasons behind selecting them (its not what you think). Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please read this…
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How To Answer Behavioural Questions in a Job Interview Using the STAR Framework
Congratulations, you have booked a job interview and now you are prepping to ensure you come across as the top job candidate for the position. It is one thing to search for lists of job interview questions that you might be asked, but you will be well ahead of the curve if you can learn how to answer ANY question. More specifically, any behavioural job interview question that you might be asked. So don’t waste your time memorizing “good answers to job interview questions”. Instead, learn what employers want to hear. Learn how to answer behavioural questions in a job interview using the STAR framework. In this blog post, I…
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How to Write a Cover Letter That Stands Out
As much as everyone hates writing cover letters when applying for jobs, you’ve gotta do it! Yes, even if it doesn’t get read. I often get the question, do recruiters and managers even read cover letters? I fully admit that I don’t read cover letters. I do read cover letters if I am trying to understand something that doesn’t make sense in a job applicant’s resume. Like for example, I would expect that if they were making a career change that it is being addressed in their cover letter. But that is ME! When I was recruiting, it wasn’t efficient for me – what I needed to see was in…
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The Best Questions To Ask At the End of a Job Interview
It’s a good idea to prepare questions that you will ask at the end of a job interview to demonstrate your interest, think strategically, and prove yourself as insightful. Because that is what all job interview advice tells you… Right? As someone who sits on the other side (interviewing job candidates), I am going to tell you to not always take that piece of advice everyone seems to be sharing. You know, the interview advice that states “you need to prepare questions to ask at the end of a job interview”. I have no idea where it started or who started it… But, what I will tell you is that…
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6 Questions to Ask a Resume Writer Before Using Their Service
Using a resume writing service can be both a blessing, but it can also be a hindrance (if you don’t hire the right person). I am a resume writer but the truth is… using a resume writing service does not make sense for every job-seeking situation. If you are an active job seeker – it may make more sense to learn how to write your resume because you are going to have to tailor it for each position you apply for. Because of the AI that has been introduced to help recruiters perform their jobs easier, you need to adjust each resume you use when you apply for a job.…
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How To Optimize and Enhance Your LinkedIn Profile
Like many LinkedIn users out there, you might be confused with the overwhelming amount of advice about setting up and configuring your LinkedIn profile. In this blog post, I will cover how to set up your LinkedIn profile so it is optimized for the search engine that it is and enhanced to have a higher conversion rate. In other words, you’ll learn how to have your profile discovered and clicked on by recruiters. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to you. Please read this disclosure for more info.…
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How To Automate Your Job Search
We live in a world of automation, should job searching be any different? Job searching is a very time consuming process and it really is a full-time job in itself. Half of the battle when looking for a job is trying to find open positions that you are qualified for and are interested in. Why not have them sent directly to you? Or, use AI technologies to help you target your resume template and scan your polished resume for spelling and grammar? It’s time to gain some hours back in your day and make your job search easier! Let’s take a look at how you can automate your job search.…
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Udemy Review – Is It a Quality Platform To Learn and Upgrade Your Job Skills?
Udemy is an online learning platform that promotes the idea of “learning anytime and anywhere” – where students can learn on-demand, on their schedule, and from any device. Udemy’s website says that they have 130,000 online courses available for students. Website users can quickly search, enroll, and begin online courses in a rather seamless and easy way – the question that we will look at here is whether it is a quality platform to learn and upgrade your job skills. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through links posted on this site, at no cost to…
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Job Searching 101 – A Crash Course to Help You Start Your Job Search
Welcome to Job Searching 101! I am so glad you are here. In this crash course on job searching, we are going to go through preparing your job search marketing materials, designing your job search strategy, how to identify what jobs you should be applying for, and evaluating your job search strategy. By the end of this post, you should have a clear understanding of how to start your job search and find a job you love! Now grab a coffee and a notebook, and let’s dive on in! Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase through…
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10 Tips for a Successful Job Interview
Preparing for a job interview can be quite cumbersome – researching the company, the industry (if it’s a new industry for you), studying the job description, etc. It is a lot of work and can take up a lot of time! Hence the saying searching for a job is a full-time job! This blog post won’t take you through how to prepare for a job interview – we will however look at some other “random” tips. These tips are more of a random list of do’s and don’ts that will help you have a successful job interview. A list of things that you may not consider when preparing for your…
