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Interviews With OFE Staff First impressions matter, especially in your job search. Whether you’re networking or coming in for an interview, what you say and
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Polishing Your Job Search Skills – Part Two
Interviews With OFE Staff This week we are wrapping up the conversation about answering interview questions. There is a lot more to talk about than
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Polishing Your Job Search Skills – Part One
Interviews With OFE Staff We talk a lot about interviews on this blog, and no wonder! Interviews are a key piece of the job search
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How to master that Zoom interview
Zoom is the new kid on the block. While you may not have heard of them before, they are definitely getting all the attention now.
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How to ace your phone interviews
Hint: Practice, Practice, Practice! Imagine this scenario: You applied for a job and are excited about it. Then you get a call… the company wants
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E-mail Etiquette: How to keep your online application from being deleted
A week ago I read an article that talked about the unconscious way we judge someone based on how they write. Research shows that when
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Job Searching
Apply Anyway!
Everything about the job looks promising. The company sounds great and they have the same values as you, the shifts fit your schedule, the wage is within your expectations, the job description is something you can do … then you read the list of requirements. I need a certificate? Experience? What does that mean? I’ve
Job Searching
Watch out for job scams!
Sometimes we come across a job ad that looks too good to be true. Maybe the duties are too simple and the requirements are almost non-existent. Maybe the pay is exceptionally higher than the others in that same category. Despite those initial red flags, they have a website that looks legitimate, and a friendly voice
Networking
How To Build Your Network
With so many other qualified candidates out there, one of the best ways to get a leg up is through a personal connection – your network. A network is a list of personal, academic or professional contacts who can connect you with a potential employer. Building your network is a lifelong process. In rare cases,
Soft Skills
Talking First Impressions With Our ESAs
Interviews With OFE Staff First impressions matter, especially in your job search. Whether you’re networking or coming in for an interview, what you say and how you act towards the people around you are things to be mindful of. We already know to put our best foot forward in the presence of “big players” like
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Polishing Your Job Search Skills – Part Two
Interviews With OFE Staff This week we are wrapping up the conversation about answering interview questions. There is a lot more to talk about than we have time for on this blog, so we encourage you to get in touch with your Employment Consultant to sign you up for OFE’s job search workshops, or simply
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Polishing Your Job Search Skills – Part One
Interviews With OFE Staff We talk a lot about interviews on this blog, and no wonder! Interviews are a key piece of the job search process. Whether you speak to someone in person, over the phone or through video conference, knowing how to present yourself well gets you one step closer to a job. Now
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How to master that Zoom interview
Zoom is the new kid on the block. While you may not have heard of them before, they are definitely getting all the attention now. What is Zoom? Zoom is a web conferencing website often used for virtual meetings. Similar to Microsoft Teams or Skype, it was created for individuals or groups to meet for
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How to ace your phone interviews
Hint: Practice, Practice, Practice! Imagine this scenario: You applied for a job and are excited about it. Then you get a call… the company wants to do a phone interview with you! Panic might set in as you wonder how this will differ from an in-person interview and if you are ready for it. The
Digital Job Search
E-mail Etiquette: How to keep your online application from being deleted
A week ago I read an article that talked about the unconscious way we judge someone based on how they write. Research shows that when your emails and text messages are full of errors, the person on the other side will view you as “less conscientious, intelligent and trustworthy”. This is especially true if you
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