Updated: February 04, 2010 : See
our site review in the Riley
GuideThe Insider's Guide To Job Search :
Our Best Twitter Tips *new*
Work in Progress: - Canadian Resources for Disabled Job Seekers
Riley Guide/Employment Resources For The Disabled for more sites
Newest Articles:
Interview
Handouts: Influencing The Hiring Decision /
The Interview: Are You A
Potential Leader
Patience
In Negotiating Compensation - Reviewing Your Agreement
Creating Job Search Agents/Alerts - Search Engine Tips -
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 1
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 2
Job Search For Mature Candidates Part 3
Site of The Month: http://www.hirecanadianmilitary.com/ - the premier job network site for former members of the Canadian Armed Forces
Site of The Month:
http://www.volumesdirect.com/detail.aspx?ID=4295 - "Military To Civvie
Street" , by Audrey Prenzel - Job Transition Guide
for those leaving the armed Forces for Civilian life.
Access Regional and Community Newspapers search engines: Canadian Newspapers/Community Newspapers Association
Access Regional and Community Newspapers Association (USA) : Refdesk + /Search for US Newspapers (dmoz.org - open directory)
Access "The Simple Job Search Manifesto" , by Kevin Donlon - see also "Guerrilla Job Hunting", a Canadian site
Access "Stop Peeing On Your Shoes", by Julie Bauke - http://www.congruitycareer.com/
Please note: If English is a second language for you, see the Table of Contents page.
Translations into French/Spanish/German/Italian/Chinese/Korean/Japanese are available instantly through Babelfish.
Know your rights: Human Rights Commissions and Tribunals in Canada:
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Ontario Human Rights Commission
Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
La Commission des droits de la personne et des droits de la jeunesse du Québéc
Nova Scotia Human Rights Commission
Manitoba Human Rights Commission
Northwest Territories Fair Practices Office
Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission
Yukon Human Rights Commission
Prince Edward Island Human Rights Commission
British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
Useful sites from most recent tweets in October: Click to share with colleagues
The Mission:
To provide a trusted source of information on all aspects of Job Search with the emphasis primarily on carefully selected Canadian resources.
The information contained in this site will be relevant, focused and useful. We hope that this information will help you to open the right door
to your future success or provide timely guidance in your quest for the right opportunity.
Kevin Buckley, CPC is a Certified Personnel Consultant and Executive Search Specialist focused in International
Freight Forwarding, Customs Brokerage and Logistics in Canada.
As an Executive Search Specialist in the Transportation& Logistics sector since 1982, I have been involved in hundreds of search assignments.
This is a free Canadian resource of job search information. The information is updated almost daily.
The articles guide the reader through the job search and career change processes.
What works? What doesn't? How do you separate yourself from the competition and stand out to the reader when applying for jobs?
To be successful in obtaining job interviews, think of yourself as a salesperson with a unique product to market - You.
To review a site-map, see the Table Of Contents Page.
To review the Job Search Guide, begin here: Insider's Guide To Job Search
To send questions, please email me below. To search by topic, example: "Resumes", use the search-engine on this page.
click image to access Table of Contents page| Self-Assessment - points to consider when you are looking to change jobs or take a new direction | Resignations - tendering your resignation so that you retain goodwill and seal your decision | A Guide to Successful Interviewing - extensive guidance on interviewing techniques and styles |
| Leadership - how effectively do you lead others and display the qualities associated with leaders | Counter-Offers - how short-term compromises can result in unwanted consequences | Interview Body Language - how your body language conveys your level of self-confidence |
| Office Politics - keeping relationships at work professional and avoiding being drawn into conflict situations | Recruiters - What to Look For - signs to look for in selecting a recruiter to represent you, especially if you are currently employed | Negotiating Compensation - determing what is important to you in negotiating your total package of compensation and benefits |
| Promotions - who gets promoted and why it isn't just how well you do your job that counts but also how you form strong relationships | Job Boards & Internet Postings - tips on using job board postings effectively as a search tool, a handy resource that works for you 24/7 | Assessing Potential Employers - points to consider in deciding if this is the right place for you to commit your time and energy to |
| Being Downsized - dealing with the shock of a termination and rising to the challenge it presents | Making Contact Using the Internet - using web resources to identify potential hiring managers | Questions to Ask Potential Employers - questions to determine performance expectations |
| Job Satisfaction - defining what job satisfaction means to you and your sense of self-motivation | E-Resumes - What Works Best - guidance on using e-resumes to their best benefit | For Recent Graduates - tips on self-marketing for recent Transportation program graduates |
| Overcoming Inertia - asking yourself the questions you need to move forward in your career | Your Resume - Your Career Passport - constructing a resume that represents you well | Changing the Student Perspective - changing the way you see yourself in line with the market |
| Step-by-Step Self Marketing Plan - walks you through a systematic approach to job search | Cover Letters - Brief and Focused - getting to the point in telling employers what you can do | Newcomers Job Search Resources - extensive links and resources for Newcomers to Toronto |
Please note that the sites suggested for review are for information purposes only. We receive no fees from these recommendations.
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