There are different ways to be more
assured that you will be on the top 5 in the heap of resumes on the
recruiter or hiring managers desk. Your resume must SCREAM to them that
you are the perfect candidate.
How do you do this.....well you need to make sure your resume is PERFECT. I mean NO spelling mistakes, NO grammar mistakes, NO gaps in your employment record. Every recruiter inspects your resume with a fine tooth comb. One slip and your filed under "G".
Today's report from states Canada reveals that unemployment has reached a new record since 2007. That is when the recession started.
So, what does this mean for you? Is YOUR job safe? the answer is that NO one's job is "safe". People seem to be under this misconception that there is still job security in this day and age. You could not be more WRONG.. There is NO such thing as job security any more. Not even the CEO is untouchable. There use to be something called job security and if you were one of the ones that was able to have this in your career, then you were one of the lucky ones. This has faded away back in the 90's. Since the USA is still experiencing a recession and having a very hard time recovering, this is now having a bad effect on Canada. As usual we are effected by the USA economy, you might think this is unfair or not the case. Well wake up Canada it sure is! we rely heavily on the USA and importing and exporting to and from them. We need them to purchase and produce so that we can survive. People are under the misconception that when our dollar is higher then the US dollar, that is a good thing. That is the furthest thing from the truth. We need them to keep above our dollar, otherwise they start to move their companies back to the USA, thus leaving hundreds of Canadians out of work and increasing the unemployment rate. This effects many things such as mortgage rates, interest rates and may other things we use.
So, is your job safe......well based on the stats reported, no. As i stated above there is no job that is safe anymore. If you want to avoid loosing your job,, I suggest the following be done.
1) be on time....make sure you are at your desk and started your work day ON TIME. not there getting coffee and chatting it up with Gloria about your night, do that 15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled to start work.
2) when you have successfully completed your task, ask the boss if they need help with anything before you start your next project. State that you are just taking a breather before starting your next project and want fresh eyes. Therefore you have a little time to help him/her out. That this will also help you learn more about the company and department and you welcome the education.
3) NEVER and I mean NEVER be the first to end your day. This is telling the employer that you are a clock watcher. There is nothing more that an employer hates then a clock watcher.
4) Make sure you area always available when you are called upon by your boss. I am referring to not being over at Tom's desk looking at the latest pictures of his grand kids or in the lunch room chatting about the up coming events for this weekend. I mean when your boss calls your extension or stops by your desk BE THERE!
These are ways to help ensure Sally looses her full time job before you do. This makes you an asset to the firm and not a liability.
If you have any questions, let me know.....I am here to help.
How do you do this.....well you need to make sure your resume is PERFECT. I mean NO spelling mistakes, NO grammar mistakes, NO gaps in your employment record. Every recruiter inspects your resume with a fine tooth comb. One slip and your filed under "G".
Today's report from states Canada reveals that unemployment has reached a new record since 2007. That is when the recession started.
So, what does this mean for you? Is YOUR job safe? the answer is that NO one's job is "safe". People seem to be under this misconception that there is still job security in this day and age. You could not be more WRONG.. There is NO such thing as job security any more. Not even the CEO is untouchable. There use to be something called job security and if you were one of the ones that was able to have this in your career, then you were one of the lucky ones. This has faded away back in the 90's. Since the USA is still experiencing a recession and having a very hard time recovering, this is now having a bad effect on Canada. As usual we are effected by the USA economy, you might think this is unfair or not the case. Well wake up Canada it sure is! we rely heavily on the USA and importing and exporting to and from them. We need them to purchase and produce so that we can survive. People are under the misconception that when our dollar is higher then the US dollar, that is a good thing. That is the furthest thing from the truth. We need them to keep above our dollar, otherwise they start to move their companies back to the USA, thus leaving hundreds of Canadians out of work and increasing the unemployment rate. This effects many things such as mortgage rates, interest rates and may other things we use.
So, is your job safe......well based on the stats reported, no. As i stated above there is no job that is safe anymore. If you want to avoid loosing your job,, I suggest the following be done.
1) be on time....make sure you are at your desk and started your work day ON TIME. not there getting coffee and chatting it up with Gloria about your night, do that 15 minutes BEFORE your scheduled to start work.
2) when you have successfully completed your task, ask the boss if they need help with anything before you start your next project. State that you are just taking a breather before starting your next project and want fresh eyes. Therefore you have a little time to help him/her out. That this will also help you learn more about the company and department and you welcome the education.
3) NEVER and I mean NEVER be the first to end your day. This is telling the employer that you are a clock watcher. There is nothing more that an employer hates then a clock watcher.
4) Make sure you area always available when you are called upon by your boss. I am referring to not being over at Tom's desk looking at the latest pictures of his grand kids or in the lunch room chatting about the up coming events for this weekend. I mean when your boss calls your extension or stops by your desk BE THERE!
These are ways to help ensure Sally looses her full time job before you do. This makes you an asset to the firm and not a liability.
If you have any questions, let me know.....I am here to help.
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