It’s a comment I’ve heard all too often over the past few years; “I’ve graduated with my degree and I can’t find work in Nova Scotia so I have to leave.” I don’t believe this is a new problem as Atlantic Canada lacks the larger head offices of central and western Canada, limiting the opportunity for certain types of roles. However, many new grads just entering the workforce seem to be developing this mentality prematurely.
Last year, I worked for six months with a client who diagnosed himself with “imposter syndrome”.
He had a number of skill sets, appeared to have a pretty high I.Q., his E.Q. appeared to be way above average and he had a good job that paid well.
You’ve probably heard about the study that showed that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone of voice, and only 7% is based on the words spoken. Whether or not these numbers hold up, we all know that the subconscious mind is skilled at detecting non-verbal cues and that these cues can significantly impact the way an interviewer perceives a job candidate. With this in mind, it’s worthwhile to pay close attention to the cues you might be sending out during your next job interview, so we’ve provided a few tips below to help you make a great first impression.
Past performance is a strong predictor of future performance. This is why many interviews use behavioural or experience based question formats. Behavioural or experience based questions ask candidates to share examples of situations where they have demonstrated skills, competencies or capabilities critical to success.
People leave their jobs for many reasons and, regardless of why, they all share a few things in common. Individuals in career transition face uncertainty and challenging circumstances that impact their personal, financial and professional life. These challenges hold true whether you are a CEO and or an administrative staff person. Here are a few of the questions we often hear from clients in transition.
We are constantly bombarded with advice on how to be a better manager or leader. Expert opinions abound; thousands of books, articles, blogs, and TED Talks have been dedicated to management and leadership, and the terms are often used interchangeably. The job market routinely showcases management positions that require the incumbent to lead a group or department.
Maybe you saw it coming, or perhaps it came as a complete surprise – either way, losing your job is tough. For many, it can be a pivotal moment in the trajectory of their life. Will you choose to change your career path or seek a similar role to the one you are leaving? How will you avoid compromising your career goals in the face of financial concerns and the inclination to get back to work quickly?
The Role of Psychometric Assessment in the Selection Process.
So, you`ve thrown your hat in the ring and applied for a new job. You`ve written a captivating cover letter and submitted your polished resume. You have your references lined up and primed. And then you have a screening interview which you nail. And now, the recruiter has asked you to complete a psychometric assessment. Why? What can an assessment possibly tell anyone about you that your cover letter, resume, interview, and references cannot?
Not to sound pessimistic, but sooner or later, almost everyone has to deal with the implications of being downsized. How people deal with it is as different as night and day. I’ve seen a wide and varied range of emotions and responses from those who experience job loss. How you deal with it can determine how quickly you turn-around and your ability to capture opportunities in front of you.
Finding out you didn’t get the job when you had every qualification listed on the job description and you thought you aced the interview can be baffling and incredibly frustrating. No matter how strongly you feel, the way you react could make or break your chances of getting the offer in the future. Here are three things to keep in mind after getting that call:
Don’t take it personally
