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A Practical Guide to Writing A Career Plan
Whether you are a student, a new graduate, or someone who has been out in the workforce for a while, creating a career plan is essential to help you achieve your goals. Yes, you can find your path by accident, but you can also plan it intentionally. In this blog post, I will provide you with the steps you can and should take to plan and develop your career. I’ll also take you through strategies to help you achieve your career goals. It all starts with writing a career plan. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links, meaning ReRouting Inc. gets a commission if you decide to make a purchase…
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Ace Your Next Job Interview by Mastering Interview Methods Being Used by Hiring Managers and Recruiters
Half of the battle when it comes to mastering and acing job interviews is understanding the interview method being used. The other part is being able to answer the questions asked in a way that demonstrates your listening skills and reveals your ability to communicate. Your answers should demonstrate your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a way that a recruiter or hiring manager can clearly identify how you are the most qualified candidate for a job. Before we get into this post, I want to tell you that it’s important to deliver answers that represent truths, rather than memorizing what you find on the internet. Learn the lessons behind what…
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50+ Job Skills to Include on Your Resume and How to Incorporate Them
So, you are sitting down to either write your first resume or update your existing one and you aren’t sure what transferable skills and specialized skills you should list on your resume. Maybe you feel like you have too many skills and can’t decide which ones to select? Well don’t worry, I’ve got ya covered! In this blog post, we’ll go through a list of 50+ job skills to include on your resume and how to incorporate them. 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…
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3 Must-Read Tips That You Need to Consider Before Trying to Negotiate a Job Offer
Receiving a job offer can be exhilarating! You have worked so hard putting yourself out there, submitting applications, attending interviews, and you finally get that job/ employment offer you have been waiting for! YAAAAS! via GIPHY A verbal job offer is usually paired with a written letter for you to review and sign back to the organization. This offer of employment should be reviewed carefully so you understand what you are getting into. If you do not agree to the terms laid out in the letter, then you would not sign it back. It is at this point you would engage in negotiations with the employer – but tread carefully…
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50+ Powerful Action Verbs You Need to Use on Your Resume
Being able to write a professional resume that is going to have recruiters reaching out to book interviews requires you to add some punch with powerful action verbs! The type of positions you are applying for will determine the action verbs you should be using – these should be included as part of your resume’s keyword strategy. Let’s learn more, look at some examples, and then we’ll get to the list of 50+ powerful action verbs you need to use on your resume! 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…
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5 Things You Need To Do Before A Video Call Job Interview
Yay! Your resume has landed you an interview! This is super exciting and scary all at the same time. Preparing for an interview, in general, can be a bit daunting and an online interview will add a few more tasks that you must prepare for in advance. I‘m here to give you 5 quick tips to help ensure you are well prepared! 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. Here are five things you need to do before your online…
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3 Secrets to Help You Discover Your Career Path and Find Your Life’s Purpose
How often do you sit down and think about who you are, what you want out of life and your career, what success means to you, and try to come up with a plan to get there? I am excited to share with you these 3 secrets to help you discover your career path and find your life’s purpose. 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. If you are anything like me I had it all in my head. I…
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Student Spotlight – Sarita Cuadros Sanchez
I am so excited to announce this month’s student spotlight, Sarita Cuadros Sanchez! A university student, a girl in STEM, and a science promoter who is currently working for Health Canada as a Research Assistant! Let’s learn more about what she is up to! Who is Sarita, and what motivated you to get into science? I am a scientist in progress! I am a fourth-year undergraduate student in Biology with a minor in Business at Carleton University. I have always been passionate about science and about understanding the world. I was one of the only people excited about the biology, chemistry, and physics labs at my high school. I found…
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How Many Jobs Should an Active Job Seeker Apply For?
A question that I frequently get asked by job seekers is… “How many jobs should I be applying for?” Unfortunately, I cannot give you exact metrics to say that if you apply for “x” many jobs each day, you will find a job in “x” days. You could apply for a bazillion jobs a day and never get a call or email back (chances are you are applying for the wrong jobs or need a little resume refresher). But what I can tell you is this… Have you ever heard the saying looking for a job is a full-time job? It’s because it’s true! The amount of time you spend…
