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By Karen Siwak. Interim management – bringing in heavyweight executives to manage an organization during a period of crisis or transition – is a staffing strategy that began in the Netherlands in the early 80s in response to stringent labour legislation that made it costly to hire and terminate permanent employees. The concept has since been adopted in the UK, Germany, Belgium, and Australia as a strategy for bridging short-term management needs, and is becoming increasingly popular in North America. I had the chance to talk with Carmen Jeffrey, a…
As you welcome 2013, are there things you are holding onto that you should have let go in 2012? Are there people, situations, or ideas that you need to let go of in order to embrace all the opportunities awaiting you this year? If you have identified something or some people holding you back, it’s time to let go and forge full steam ahead with what will move you forward. For starters, here are ten career decisions you could make:
Technology gives job seekers a novel way to connect with employers. They can now apply to hundreds of companies and job boards from the comfort of their desk. There is no longer a need to spend money on printing, stamping, and mailing vast quantities of resumes. On the surface, this approach seems like an easy way to save money and time. However, it is only effective if the job seeker ensures that humans and computers read their resume. If your clients are only submitting resumes on job boards or company…
By Lynda Reeves. As a competent resume strategist, you know the large role that skills and expertise play in your client’s ability to gain employment. In fact, you are probably imparting lots of information about your client’s competencies in his resume and career portfolio. This approach will help others learn something about him, but will the professional portfolio reflect your client’s market knowledge effectively? By gathering and documenting market knowledge, you can express how your client will fulfil the needs of his next job, company, and industry. If you want…
Carrie Wakeford has recently launched three online courses at www.learncache.com. She has combined her passion for online learning with her experience in career management and web design. The LearnCache site offers two resume writing courses; one course for people just starting out in their careers and one course for the seasoned worker. The site also offers a free course to help people determine if online learning is a good fit. These courses have been designed with the individual job seeker in mind; however they can also be used by counsellors…
By Sharon Graham. 2012 was a tough year for many employment consultants and career practitioners. We heard about government contract cutbacks and restructuring of services. Combine this with a stagnant economy and you’ve got a reason for rethinking your career prospects. If you are a career practitioner who is ready for a change, you can enhance your own career either by engaging within your organization or by exploring outside of it. Whether you are planning to stay or thinking about going, it is crucial that you build relationships within your organization. By…