Why Encouraging Collaboration in the Office Is Important
Every employee has a unique blend of strengths and weaknesses. They each bring different skills to bear and draw on a different well of experiences. Separately, each employee will produce the same type of work over and over again. But put them together, and those skills and experiences act as multipliers. They can enhance each […]
7 Things You Need to Research Before a Job Interview
A job interview resembles surgery, or a battle (it’s less bloody than both, but stick with us here). And success in all three requires preparation. A doctor wouldn’t go into surgery without first figuring out where they were going to cut. A general wouldn’t go into battle without working out a plan of attack. Along […]
Non-verbal interview mistakes
You’ve received that coveted call for a job interview and now you are taking time to prepare some solid answers to possible interview questions so that you can land the job – but you’re missing one key component. Your verbal responses, although incredibly important, aren’t the only things hiring managers are paying attention to in […]
Preparing your first resume
Click the picture above to see Sari Cantor on CTV Morning Live Ottawa Writing your first resume is exciting, but it can also be a bit intimidating. You might be unsure of where to start and what to include but the good news is, having a clear strategy can help you craft a great first […]
Kick-starting your career search
Click the image above to watch Recruiting in Motion – Ottawa’s Sari Cantor New year, new job: one of the most common mantras for job searchers in January. The time of new beginnings and self-reflection can be a great period to evaluate your career and think about your future goals, both personally and professionally. But […]
How to approach your boss for a raise
Click the image above to watch Recruiting in Motion – Ottawa’s Sari Cantor on CTV Morning Live Ottawa In general, talking to your boss shouldn’t be too daunting. You likely do it everyday, but when your salary is involved you might start to feel uncomfortable. As we approach the end of the year, many are […]