Career Impressions Blog

Job seeker confidence is up! After a couple of challenging years for the economy (and employment) across North America things seem to be holding steady or in some cases turning ...
LinkedIn continues to evolve and the site regularly adds new features and tools to help you better find people, content, and opportunities.  But as a job seeker, how can you leverage ...
If your goal is to get a new job in the New Year, here are 7 things you need to do to prepare: Define your ideal job. “If you don’t know ...
If you ever hear someone say ‘you have to’, or ‘you must’ when it comes to resume writing – proceed with caution. The very best resume advice is that there ...
Resume writing is constantly shifting and changing.  Although resumes are only one part of the job search journey, they are still a vital requirement in every job seeker’s toolbox.  Compile ...
Twitter involves a rapid firing of advice, links, and tips -- which can be a bit overwhelming to any reader. As a job seeker, how can you decipher which people ...
Canada's first Certified Executive Resume Master Working with top-tier professionals is my passion, so I am thrilled to announce that I am the very first Canadian (and one of just ...
It is no secret that a well-written resume can shorten a job search.  f the resume is written in a modern format and demonstrates value to the reader, it will ...
Perhaps you can relate to the two job seekers below - who are both in the thick of serious job searches, but are wondering how to handle circumstances surrounding the job offer. ...
LinkedIn recommendations that are well written and properly compiled can have a lot of impact. If you are asked to provide a recommendation (for a colleague, client, partner, coworker, or ...
What exactly differentiates an impressive resume from a weak resume? Well, a stand-out resume SELLS instead of tells. It also: Advertises a job seeker’s unique value proposition just like any ...
With a surge of mature professionals (often referred to as baby boomers) in the workforce, and the increasing need for extended employment beyond the common retirement age – many boomers ...