How to Apply for a Job You're Overqualified For
> Lisa Rangel is the Managing Director of Chameleon Resumes. As a recruitment professional for over 13 years, she has held management and recruiter roles for international recruitment conglomerates…
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Say Thanks Even If You Don't Get the Job
Part of being a good job seeker is having good manners. Saying thank you after your initial interaction with employers is part of what you should be doing. Recently I was introduced to an entrepreneur…
To visual or NOT to visual, the Resume
I recently reviewed a post on Career Sherpa that listed the ,“10 Reasons You Need A Visual Resume” (link below) and instantly began to think about how many articles I’ve reviewed over the last twelve…
How to Impress Recruiters With Your Resume
In a crowded job marketplace where lots of candidates are vying for the same jobs and your competition is stiff, it is important to do everything you possibly can to make your application stand out…
Your Guide to Becoming a CPA
If you are looking to get into the field of finance, there is hardly a better career than that of a certified public accountant. Compared to a non-certified public accountant, a CPA is qualified and…
2017: the Job Hunting Season Begins
Well, 2017 is finally here. All across North America, recruiters and HR professionals are getting ready to start filling jobs again...after a long holiday season sent them into their cubicle caves…
Networking Tips For Graduate Students
As you near the end of your graduate studies and plan to enter the workforce, one thing you cannot afford to forget is the art of networking. The better you build your network while you are still in…
Working the Grind: 4 of the Most Challenging Jobs
Every job has its challenges, but certain careers are known to be particularly difficult. Some of these jobs require employees to work in dangerous conditions while others are just plain stressful and…
Employment gaps: what you should always tell employers!
The truth! There should not be an article printed or advice received from a hiring manager that suggests anything contrary and here’s the reason why: you never have to chase or track down the truth…
Here’s How to Make Your Resume Stand Out
The basics of a resume are really pretty boring. Technically, it’s a list of what you’ve accomplished professionally. In a stack of hundreds of others, either in physical or electronic format, yours…