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FYI: Fact or Fiction?

There are plenty of misconceptions that may slow down your job search and lead you in the wrong direction. Here is a heads up on a few of the most popular tips for overcoming them. FACT: A well-written cover letter is a must. Always include a customized cover letter that carefully outlines why
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Life’s Third Act

Jane Fonda (TED TALK) Many of us are taking a new look at what I call “the third act”—the last three decades of life. Fonda claims this is a developmental stage of life with its own significance. And, she claims, we should all be asking: How do we use this time? How do we live […]
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The Little Book to Land Your Dream Job By Billy Clark and Clayton Apgar It is breezy, a bit fun, encouraging yet honest. Clark and Apgar outline the elements critical to analyzing your professional identity and provide hints on how to pursue your dream job. Little Book Productions The 2-Hour Job Search By Steve Dalton […]
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The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning

By Margareta Magnusson With family deaths, Margareta learned how to clear out all their stuff. That prompted her to document this sensible way to deal with personal effects. She recommends using an invigorating process of slowly beginning to declutter in the final stages of life. Her reason…when you die, cleaning up isn’t such a burden […]
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What to ask after the interview

You’ve finished answering their (many!) questions. Then they ask you if you have any. Don’t say no! Ask a few questions. It shows you’re interested in the position and you’ll learn more about the job—you may even learn something that’ll make you lose interest. Just don’t ask questions that relate to yourself, like compensation, or […]
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This Just Speaks to Me

By Hoda Kotb In her all-new collection of beloved quotes, This Just Speaks to Me, bestselling author Hoda Kotb offers positivity, wisdom, and hope, 365 days a year. A book to share with friends and family who need a burst of daily inspiration! (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)
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Job hunting in a virtual world

With over a year of dealing with this pandemic, it’s time for job seekers and employment support staff to welcome in the “New Normal.” Let’s face it—we now live in a virtual world where online job applications and video job interviews have become the norm. During the coronavirus pandemic, in-person interviews have become a thing […]
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Canada’s volunteer centres

An untapped resource Volunteer Canada works in partnership with the Canadian Volunteer Centre Network, which includes local volunteer centres and provincial associations of volunteer centres, to strengthen volunteering and citizen engagement. Beyond working in their own communities, volunteer centres recognize that they can have a greater impact as a larger network of more