While researching a topic for my end-of-month newsletter deadline, I came across these admonishing words from Kate Hepburn (and I can absolutely hear her gravelly-textured voice as I read these words): "If you have to support yourself, you had bloody well better find some way that is going to be interesting." (For those of you too young to know who Katherine Hepburn is, she is the actress who » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 15 Mar 2010 | 10:56 am
You can now download the results of OUTLOOK 2010: Competitive Career Intelligence for Six-Figure Canadians, Graham Management Group’s groundbreaking survey conducted in January. The survey provides current insight into the labour market. It assesses the competitive career and job search landscape and identifies strategies for Canadians in the $100k+ salary bracket. Graham Management Group » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 13 Mar 2010 | 9:08 pm
This is a bit tough to admit: this week I was invited to speak to two groups of youth on the topic of resumes and cover letters ... but no students showed up! An eternal optimist, at one event I presented to a small group of adults, and at the other I chatted a bit with the convenors, agreed to set up another session, and got an invitation to lunch! Not a total loss at all. Disappointing? » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 12 Mar 2010 | 3:39 pm
Some of us dislike advice, suggestions, comments, observations. We bristle, feel uncomfortable; it’s like we have a pebble in our shoe. But you and I know that that is oftentimes a sign of something we know we need to change, but resist, sometimes with every ounce of our being. Why are we so resistant? I think it’s simply because we are creatures of habit, we like our routines, » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 3 Mar 2010 | 4:19 pm
You’ve been a superstar, but the company has been increasingly suffering problems and the another downsizing is on the horizon. For some reason, you are feeling like you are no longer in the “in crowd.” Your manager seems to be avoiding you. On top of this, you’re no longer invited to important business meetings. You’re not privy to discussions when you think you should be. Your » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 3 Mar 2010 | 9:41 am
If you are targeting a position in Canada, you don’t want a recruiter to discount you just because you don’t know the country’s norms when it comes to spelling and grammar. After all, in Canada, there is no such thing as a paycheck. Your goal is to secure a position and get a paycheque. To overcome the Canadian recruiter’s scrutiny, you’ll need to make some subtle, but important changes » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 24 Feb 2010 | 8:47 am
My husband and I have two beautiful daughters. One has Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. OCD is an anxiety disorder that unfortunately comes in many varieties. Hers is the germ phobic variety. She speaks openly about it, as she wants to lend others hope by her example. A local psychologist took her through (emotionally painful) cognitive behaviour therapy, which gave her the keys to » Continue to read
Source: Journal | 22 Feb 2010 | 5:53 pm
This year, people around the globe have turned their eyes towards the 2010 Winter Olympics taking place in Vancouver, Canada. During the dreary winter months, there is nothing more exciting and rejuvenating than the Olympics. Every four years, this prestigious winter sports competition takes us away from our everyday issues and concerns. This year is no different. We can take our mind off the » Continue to read
Source: www.sharongraham.ca | 22 Feb 2010 | 8:36 am
In writing this article, I perused a couple of blogs and extracted some interesting job search and work trends that provide insights and forecasts to help both job seekers and career practitioners stay ahead of the ever-changing world of work. The common thread in these resources is how we get our messages across in this 140-character era and what we do to stay on the radar of recruiters and » Continue to read
Source: Career Musings | 16 Feb 2010 | 3:51 pm
