by CompareMyResume | Jun 21, 2020 | Uncategorized
A study from JDP reports that applicants spend up to seven hours researching the company before their interview. Many candidates (64%) also research their interviewer. Because interviewing is often stressful, 70% of those surveyed practice their responses out loud,...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
You have been told time and again that your resume requires an upgrade. You have been beating yourself up because you don’t even know where to start. Isn’t it right? However, not to worry at all. 14 quick tips for your Canadian Style Resume This post has...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
There’s so much fuss about what to do and what not to do in order to land a job. There’s so much content and articles on the Internet, everyone claiming to be an expert in their own right. Sometimes, there are obvious contradictions that even the person...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
The Internet is filled with so much information about how to land the perfect job, how to write your resume, tips on writing a cover letter, and a lot of other resources. Just when you think you’re getting a hang of it, something new pops up. The employment...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
Whether you’re Canadian-born or have just recently migrated, you must’ve realized that careers are always one step ahead. Just when you think you have all you need, a new problem pops up that requires a new skill. Getting the right accreditation specific to your...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
Your first decade in any industry will come with a lot of challenges. From trying to find your footing, building the right relationships for growth and understanding the culture of the industry, it won’t be long before you realize you need a mentor! Mentoring is...
by compa462 | May 17, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
Applicants often treat the cover letter as one extra ‘optional’ document that they add to their resume. This is wrong. Studies have shown that some recruiters actually read the cover letters first before even going through your resume. Do you think your cover letter...
by compa462 | May 16, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
The first thing you should do on LinkedIn is to create a profile. Not just any profile, a badass profile. Done? Okay, now I can tell you how to make the most of LinkedIn and eventually land the job you desire. First things first… Get the right Recruiter A recruitment...
by compa462 | May 16, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
A lot of applicants think social media is just what it is- a place to connect with family and friends and, sometimes, just express yourself in ways you’d usually not. All that is fine, but if a recruiter did a quick Instagram or Facebook search with your name,...
by compa462 | May 16, 2020 | Blog Posts Top 3
I’m sure you must’ve heard of Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). Oh, you haven’t? Anyway, they are software that act as filters for recruiters. They are what you may call resume robots; gate keeping the resume pool and granting access to only a few...
