Human Resources 101

If so, you’re with the majority. According to an Accountemps survey, almost half of executives polled said their spouse or significant other is their first source for advice when evaluating a potential job change. The national poll included responses from 150 senior executives—including those from human resources, finance and marketing departments—with the nation’s 1,000 largest companies.
Executives were asked, “If […]

With all those candidates competing for the same job, how do you make your resume stand out from the others? Web Worker Daily suggests using keywords in your resume.

Here’s a sample of a non-”keyword loaded” summary:

Achievement-oriented with 15 years of successful experience and proven ability to meet objectives, communicate with clients, and quickly excel in […]

More nominations and a wider range of occupations eligible
Edmonton… An expanded Alberta Provincial Nominee Program (PNP) could help reduce the province’s labour shortage, by allowing employer applications for newly graduated international students and workers in the transportation, manufacturing and tourism sectors.
The program, administered by the Alberta government in conjunction with the federal government, began as […]

The University of Alberta Campus Connections newletter included four common mistakes employers make when preparing job postings.
1. Extremely tight deadline dates It’s seems obvious: the more time…

Fear Of Firing – Business Week Online on the blurring of the “at will” lines in U.S. employment.
If You’re a Canadian Employer You Should Seriously Consider Using Employment Contracts – Michael Fitzgibbon posts some thoughts on using employment contract with no concept of at-will employment in Canada.
Crabby’s 10 ways to ease your boredom at work – […]

Okay, I know that the weekly roundup seems to be more bi– than weekly, but I’m planning to post these links each week.

Five Worst-Case Interview Scenarios – and how to recover from them.
Twelve Rules for Self-Management – Rosa Say reminds us, before we can presume to manage others, we must learn to manage ourselves. If you […]

Tips for Productivity and Happiness at Work – some thoughts on productivity at work and what to do if you’re not happy with your job.

Corporate leadership skills gap revealed – management challenges centre around developing potential leaders, selecting and retaining key talent, and creating an engaged workforce.

Dear John: Some Potential Suggestions for Writing Applicant Rejection Letters – some […]

The CV Writing web site provides tips, examples and information on preparing for, and carrying out, the job search.
CV writing - CV ideas and tutorials on how to write the best CV for your situation.

I read the eDragou blog for his productivity and mind-mapping posts. He is currently running a contest with a free license for MindManager 6 as the prize –a $349.00 value.
To enter the contest, you have to create a resume using a mind map. (If you’re not familiar with the concept, you can read this entry […]

Finders & Keepers: Recruitment and Retention Strategies (pdf 2384 KB) is a 63-page handbook published by Alberta Employment, Immigration and Industry. The book is written for employers to help address skilled labour shortages in an increasingly tight labour market.
While the handbook is written by the Alberta Government, for employers in Alberta, there is lots of useful […]