August 2008 Archives

With the Web 2.0, a new world of blogs, Youtube, Facebook, Linkedin and Twitter creates new opportunities to each of us, including businesses.  Tele-Ressources is thus turning towards new interactive means of communications.

We are aware that the world change quickly and this includes job hunting strategies.  As your Employment Partner, we want to keep you updated with the web’s new trends, 2.0 tools and the world of employment.  The mission of our Tele-Ressources blog is to socialize and to share these 2.0 tools with you in order to be your employment reference.

Today, you are witnessing the rebirth of Tele-Ressources 2.0!

Part I: How to Write Your Resume
Part II: How to Write Your Cover Letter
Part III: How to Prepare for the Interview

Job interview is a decisive step. The more prepared you are, the more confident, positive and relaxed you will be.

1. It is important to be knowledgeable about the Company to demonstrate that your interest and enthusiasm about being a part of their staff. Try to learn about the Company's history, have an overview of their products and services, their strengths (see their Web Site or publicly available documents).
2. Bring a copy of your résumé and remember its content in case you need to refer to it during the interview. This shows the accuracy of the information it contains.
3. It is very important to be well dressed for a job interview and, a solid hand shake is very important as you introduce yourself.
4. Be positive and attentive during the interview. Talk about your strengths in a natural way.

Best of Luck!

Part I: How to Write Your Resume
Part II: How to Write Your Cover Letter
Part III: How to Prepare for the Interview

It's the first impression that counts for your future employer
 

1. Personalize your letter; include the name and title of the person you are sending it to
2. Be brief and to the point
3. Do not repeat the content of your résumé
4. The first paragraph must attract the reader's attention
5. The letter must be brief, but neither be too short or too long
6. Express your interest in the position and why they should see you for an interview
7. It must include your main accomplishments
8. Use the same writing style and font as for your résumé
9. Include your telephone number and email address where you can be reach easily
10. Make your self available for an interview
11. Finish your letter on a positive note. For example: Looking forward to meeting you to discuss a future position with (name of the Company)

Part I: How to Write Your Resume
Part II: How to Write Your Cover Letter
Part III: How to Prepare for the Interview

A résumé is a short, clear and concise document that must highlight your personal information, your skills, your working experience and qualifications. It's a marketing tool for a future employer. The main goal of a résumé is to get an interview
 
Here are a few tips to help you write your résumé:

1. Determine your goal. If you write your résumé without having a specific goal in mind, people who read it will likely get the impression that it lacks focus.
2. Think of your résumé as a marketing tool. You have to sell yourself, get the reader to consider you for the job. What make you special? What are your strengths? Why would it be an advantage to hire you? It is essential to highlight your main accomplishments that are related to the job that you are applying for.
3. If you have worked for individuals in high-level positions, do not forget to write it in.
4. Attract attention, use figures and percentages to point out your accomplishments.
5. Use action-oriented words like: administration, objectives, conceptualization, development, preparation, follow-up, etc.
6. Use key words: Knowledge of Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Web Design, etc
7. Use short sentences rather than long paragraphs. Make your résumé easy to read to accelerate the interview process.
8. Use the résumé to get an interview. The résumé must generate interest for the Employer to call you for an interview.
9. Have someone who knows you read your résumé, and encourage them to ask you questions. This will help you identify points that you may have forgotten to include.

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La Presse Affaires

June 16 2008 - 6:33am

Réjean Bourdeau

With the arrival of youth on the market and the gradual departure of baby-boomers, the workforce is evolving at great speed and the methods for recruiting employees are transforming as well.

"Business is not the same as 8 years ago, states Johanne Berry.  To grow, you must welcome change and this open-minded mentality must start from senior management."

To read the full article (in French):

http://lapresseaffaires.cyberpresse.ca/article/20080616/LAINFORMER/...

Click here for the google translation to English:

Google translation of the article.