CareerSmarts will help you to identify and realize your career and employment goals. We will create and implement a personal career strategy which can best position you to achieve career success in today’s complicated job market.
CareerSmarts offers comprehensive and affordable Outplacement/Career Transition services to companies who are restructuring to accommodate changing economic conditions. Our services are designed to bolster the reputation of organizations by providing a quality transition program for valued employees who for whatever reason may no longer be required. We will support your HR staff in meetings with employees.
Our program is delivered one-on-one or in groups by highly qualified, educated, and experienced coaches who will professionally support the transitioning individuals. Contact us to discuss our Career Transition packages designed to meet your needs including your budget, time frame, and the number of employees who are transitioning.
You can reach Linda: linda@careersmarts.ca and Lionel: lionel@careersmarts.ca
Specialties
Career Counselling, Career Transition/Outplacement, Work and Personality Testing, Professional Development Training, Job Search Success, Interview Preparation
CareerSmarts Activity on LinkedIn
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CareerSmarts Weekly Career Spotlight: Although you always need to attach a cover letter to your application, many recruiters read it after they read your resume. Some recruiters do not read your cover letter at all. So, you do need to modify your resume for every application. Make sure your resume relates to the advertised job and is not a "one size fits all". Yes, you must have a cover letter that relates to the stated requirements but if your resume does not make a connection between you and the job, your cover letter will not likely get a review. -
CareerSmarts Weekly career tip:The best way to avoid using buzz words on your resume is to stick to the facts. Describe your achievements briefly and clearly including the situation, your action and the result. Describe problems that you have solved. Let the facts speak for themselves.
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CareerSmarts Weekly Career Spotlight: You will be hired because you will show yourself as being able to solve the employer’s problem. Determine, by your research, what that problem is and in all documents and interview answers, use specific examples that show you solving problems that are similar .
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CareerSmarts Weekly Career Spotlight: In a recent resume research study, some of the top 10 issues identified include: multiple errors in spelling and grammar, lack of white space, and no apparent statement of value identified in the top third of the document. Spend more time on your resume folks, and have someone else look it over for mistakes and overall impression.
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CareerSmarts Weekly Career Spotlight: When applying to job postings, send your resume and cover letter in a pdf. You want to make sure the recipient can open and read your submission. With all the various software programs in use you can't assume everyone will be able to read yours. There are free pdf dowloads available.
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CareerSmarts Prepare to answer all interview questions in two minutes or less. This includes the first such question which, more often than not, will be : "Tell us something about yourself ". If your answer leaves them wanting more, they will ask a follow up.
