By Sharon Graham. Employment consultants typically support clients who are going through career transitions. They strive to provide these clients with the knowledge, tools, and confidence to perform a successful job search. For this to happen, clients need to be able to articulate their value clearly and confidently from the beginning to the end of the job search process. We have heard the term “value proposition” used in the corporate world to describe the differentiated brand and value that an organization offers to its customers. Companies use the value proposition […]

By Lori Jazvac. As the world of work evolves, many can expect to change jobs frequently. Loyalty to one employer, once a commonly held value, is now giving way to the gig economy, which requires a complete shift in mindset. Investopedia defines a gig economy as one in which “temporary, flexible jobs are commonplace and companies tend toward hiring independent contractors and freelancers instead of full-time employees.” How do your clients see the gig economy? The term gig economy often makes people uncomfortable. Many believe that it’s a negative thing, […]

By Cathy Milton. You don’t have to look too long or hard to find several articles on the internet supporting the fact that up to 85% of job seekers landed their current job via networking. Even when presented with that impressive statistic, some clients may be skeptical. I recently sat down with a friend and neighbour, a brilliant young man who just started a new job obtained via the strength of his well-maintained network. His success story may help to motivate your job-hunting clients who hesitate to engage their own […]

By Maureen McCann. Some days our clients may feel that they have the worst jobs in the world. Every once in a while we are there to remind them that perhaps when compared to other jobs, their jobs aren’t as bad as they might seem. As career professionals, we know there’s no such thing as the “worst job” or “best job” because both are subjective. “One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.” What might be horrible from one client’s perspective is an amazing opportunity for another. The only “worst job” […]

By Lysa Appleton. It is no secret that  networking is an integral part of any job search, and an essential activity for long term employability. So, how can we support and guide our clients in networking successfully? To begin, I believe that we need to clearly define what networking is – and what it is not. Networking is not about dressing in power clothes and asking for a job. That tactic may have worked 10 years ago, but it’s not a comfortable or appreciated approach today.  Networking is about building […]