Career Impressions Blog

Conducting a job search in 2015 will be a lot different than it was just a few short years ago.  There are new resume trends to consider, applicant tracking systems ...
There are countless articles on the topic of resume best practices. You can find tips on how to compile an effective resume in the modern age…. advice on what you should ...
Does your LinkedIn profile picture look like this?Add a professional photo to your profile to  avoid appearing faceless and out of reach.             So you ...
Money is usually the most sensitive issue in the hiring process. Discussing compensation often causes anxiety for both parties, but negotiating salary is an expected and normal part of the ...
   According to the 2013 Jobvite Social Recruiting Survey: “Anyone not leveraging social referrals is behind the curve”.  This 2013 survey also shares the following statistics:  94% of recruiters use or ...
Another exciting year; another first. I am so pleased to be the recent recipient of 3 new Awards of Excellence from Career Professionals of Canada. Three awards from CPC in one ...
I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by the talented Cathy Milton, for a Career Professionals of Canada (CPC) membership feature.  This opportunity reminded me that my career journey ...
Update your resume month
If a recruiter or an employer called you tomorrow and presented a wonderful career opportunity, would your resume be updated and ready?! Very often, job seekers avoid the task of ...
When it comes to writing a good resume sometimes there is confusion on where to put focus during compilation – should emphasis be placed on a stand-out design and format, ...
Once you secure an interview, researching and preparing for the interview is extremely important. Believe it or not, many job candidates don’t prepare for job interviews – and then they ...
If you are a senior-level professional you need to approach your job search with the same precision and planning that you afford all of your other major project work.  Today’s ...
Numerous clients, especially at the senior professional level, approach me for help because they have not updated their resume for many years. Recognizing that resume trends have drastically changed, they ...