In the competitive landscape of job hunting, securing an interview is a significant achievement. However, the real challenge lies in making a lasting impression once you’re face-to-face with a potential employer. Here are some crucial job interview ‘must-dos’ that can tip the scales in your favour. 1. Dress for Success First impressions matter, and your…
“My word is my bond.” “Love and light!” “I eat my competition for breakfast.” Recognizing the importance of your brand is paramount to lifelong success. The type of person you choose to be is reflected in the decisions and actions you make every day. Your professional and personal brand is what people think and say…
“Remember that a person’s name is to that person, the sweetest and most important sound in any language.” – Dale Carnegie Names matter My name matters to me; I am Leanne. Leanne Matthes is the only name I use professionally. It was recently brought to my attention that there is a level of distrust with regard…
When we present a resume, we do it with three main goals – to get noticed, to be recognized for the value you can bring to the role, and to be remembered. My recommendations have these goals in mind. A Google search for “simple resume templates” will generate a few options of formats you can…
It’s important that you portray a positive personal brand during your interview. You need to demonstrate that you can be the professional person they want in that role; you need to show them that you’re a reliable person – someone they want on their team! When preparing for an interview there are a few pieces…
It’s important that you’re mentally and emotionally ready for an interview. The saying goes that you can only make one first impression, so let’s make sure that you’re in the best frame of mind to represent yourself well. Save the job postings that you apply to so you can review it prior to your interview….
As a recruiter, I get a lot of questions about how to prepare for an interview, as is expected! And because there are so many pieces to consider before meeting with your next boss for the first time, I’ve created a series of blogs on this topic. With more and more emphasis being made on…