by Blog Admin | Jun 26, 2010 | Interviews, Motivation, Past Newsletters, The Search
Excerpted from article by Judi Perkins The purpose of providing references is to close the deal. It isn’t to discover if you are telling the truth about your dates of employment, verify that you’ve demonstrated the proper skills for the job, or even to assure the...
by Blog Admin | Jun 22, 2010 | Jobs, Past Newsletters, Recruitment, The Search
Excerpted from article by Perry Newmann. In addition to my current practice as a resume writer, career transition coach and social media strategist, I have spent 20+ years as an independent talent acquisition specialist, the 21st century name for "head-hunter." So I...
by Blog Admin | Jun 22, 2010 | Networking, Past Newsletters
Making a personal impression is an important part of the job search process. Every interaction with others continues to build an impression of your skills, experience and personality. The way we use the tools that HAPPEN provides makes an impression, and this is...
by Blog Admin | Jun 18, 2010 | All Featured, Past Newsletters, The Search
Excerpted from article by Sarah Kohout. 1. Identify Your Target Industry or Field of Interest - Most industries have multiple subfields and further, departmental differences between job descriptions, duties and responsibilities. Make sure you are aware of the...
by Blog Admin | Jun 15, 2010 | Motivation, Past Newsletters
By Dick O'Brien MASc, speaker at networking meetings, Happen Inc. Canada. I frequently read about people who call themselves experts. It is my experience that there are no experts in life. I find that it is far better to be a student of life than an expert. I also...
by Blog Admin | Jun 14, 2010 | Past Newsletters
To improve the communications between members we all need to ensure that the HAPPENlink newsgroup address has not inadvertently become part of any personal small group mailing you may use. This has come to prominence this week seemingly by HAPPENlink@yahoogroups.ca...
