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Ten must-ask job interview questions

The Manager
Ten must-ask job interview questions
HARVEY SCHACHTER
From Monday’s Globe and Mail
Posted on Monday, January 3, 2011 9:29AM EST
THE KEY QUESTIONS
1. What was your most challenging job? Why? What did you learn from this job?
2. What was your least challenging job? Why? What did you learn from this job?
3. In what situation did you find that [...]

“How to play a winning Card at the Interview”

Careers
Job interviews: Prepare for the right comeback

James Dimas LAURA LEYSHON for the Globe and Mail

Here are some do’s and don’ts for job seekers on giving the best responses to potential employers’ probing questions

Wallace Immen
From Friday’s Globe and Mail Published on Thursday, Sep. 09, 2010 4:57PM EDT Last updated on Friday, Sep. 10, 2010 6:15AM [...]

Desperate times lead to desperate untruths (theglobeandmail.com)

LIAR, LIAR, PANTS ON FIRE

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In the wake of the recession, more job seekers are succumbing to the temptation of embellishing their résumés to impress potential employers

“We’re not in the business of educating our clients on ethics,” said Danica Keravica, senior associate at Lecours Wolfson, a Toronto-based recruiter of hospitality executives, [...]

Harvard Business Review – Life’s Work: Mario Batali (hbr.org)

The CEO in Orange Crocs – Mario Batali talks about leadership, the importance of teamwork,  and what makes an entrepreneurial partnership work.
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Your Exit Strategy

When Jennifer Watson quit her job to start her own business, she made many right moves to keep the door open to future relationships and references. Jennifer Roberts For The Globe and Mail
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When you quit a job, don’t slam the door on the way out <theglobeandmail.com>
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David Chang on ‘No Reservations’

Norm Wolfson’s Tips on How To Get A Job

Norm’s Top Ten Tips

Your Resume
Assume that the Hiring Authority will only SCAN your resume. They will want to see your work history presented clearly and concisely in reverse chronological order. Provide technical details and brag where appropriate. Remember: NO GAPS, NO LIES, NO BS.
Your Cover Letter
Take the time to find out the name of [...]

Interviewing – Everything you’ve wanted to know (but were afraid to ask!)

Jennifer Mueller, MBA
Recruitment Consultant, Lecours Wolfson
As recruiters, it’s our job to source, screen and select the best candidates in the marketplace for our clients.  We offer candidates the opportunity to be introduced to leading hospitality and retail companies that often do not post their available positions.  At this point, candidates will go through various [...]