When Being Early Isn’t A Good Thing
I was debriefing a candidate recently and she mentioned that she had arrived at her interview 15 minutes early and was a bit confused that the interviewer seemed irritated. (I wasn’t surprised that the interviewer was irritated. I would have been too!) She went on to...
Not Understanding Football Can Damage Your Job Search
Are you considering immigrating to Canada or the USA to work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry? Did you know that not having a good understanding of Western athletics and certain sports in particular can have a negative impact on your job search?...
Why You MUST get a local phone number before you immigrate to Canada or the USA
I work as a recruiter specializing in pharmaceutical and biotechnology. Every day I get resumes from international candidates who want to relocate to Canada or the USA to work in the pharmaceutical or biotechnology industry. Here is the truth. A recruiter will almost...
How to Answer The Question “Do You Have Any Questions For Me?” At The End of An Interview
At the end of an interview, most interviewers will ask "Do you have any questions for me?" After interviewing thousands of candidates over nearly 20 years, I can confidently tell you that it is at this point where most candidates make mistakes and the interviewer is...
5 of the Most Common Interview Questions and How to Answer Them
Going on a job interview can be a nerve wracking experience for many people. This is a situation where a surprising number of individuals under prepare. The good news is that most interviewers ask some version of the following common interview questions. Here are the...
Want a better offer? 3 Reasons Why You Should Say That You Are Also Exploring a Role with Another Company
Do you want a better offer? Do you want your preferred company to present their offer to you faster? Here are the reasons why you should tell the company you are interviewing with that you are also exploring another opportunity elsewhere. You will get hired Faster. If...
How to Ask for a Raise – And Get It!
Shanna joins Hilary Hendershott on Profit Boss Radio to share her incredible story and the secrets to getting paid more. With her help, you can gain the confidence to negotiate the salary you deserve and to develop the traits that will convince any employer to go...
Why You Should be Considering Boomerang
There is a growing trend of boomerang employees. A boomerang employee is someone who has left your organization, for whatever reason, and then decides to work for you at a later point. Sometimes employees realize that the grass is not always greener on the other side....
LinkedIn Hiring Secrets
This January I had the privilege of speaking at the 2016 HRPA Annual Conference for Human Resources Professionals at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I spoke about LinkedIn Hiring Secrets and wanted to share some easy things that you can do on the Summary section...
How a Simple Thank You Email Can Have You Stand Out
You have just finished an interview with a hiring manager. Want to know the #1 way to stand out? It’s simple. Send a thank you email. You would be surprised how few people actually take the time to do this. When I have a shortlist of 3 candidates interviewing for a...