CareerJoy Conversations -Canada's Career Coaching: Episodes
How often do you do enter into a job search in your career? Where did you learn to do an effective job search campaign? This week's podcast is with Cathy Keates M.A. author of Not For Sale - Why We Need a New Job Search Mindset Cathy has been a career counselor for over 10 years, and currently works ...
Why do you work? When I ask this question in our weekly tele-WORKshop one of the most popular answers is, "for the money". This week's podcast is with Gail Vaz-Oxlade host of the popular TV show Till Debt Do Us Part. Gail is one of Canada's leading experts on money and it's impact on our health, relationships ...
Where do top HR professionals find their best people? a Growing companies are in constant need of finding the right people for their team, even in this economy. This week's podcast is with Tova White, Executive VP of Human Resources at Chapters/Indigo. I have been in a number of their stores over the ...
Have you ever left an interview thinking that you got the job, only later to discover that they chose another candidate? Why do some people do well in interviews, while others who are equally or more qualified don't get the job? I would like to suggest that the person who got the position might have ...
Who do you turn to when looking for career advice? Do you rely on books, friends or the internet? All of those are good places, however the best advice comes directly from mentors. This week's podcast is with Debi Rosati C.A. ICD.D. who is a Corporate Director on a number of boards including, Sears Canada ...
One of the key questions that I hear today is, where are the new opportunities? With the amount of negative news it would seem like there is very few areas of the economy with needs. Ironically, there has never been more challenges. In the world around you, professionals and organizations are always ...
Do you feel like you don't belong in your work situation? Do you struggle with identifying your strengths? Does your job title define your? How's that for some light questions with your Monday morning coffee? This week's podcast is with Steve Maich and Lianne George, authors of The Ego Boom - Why the ...
What is a HR professional looking for in a resume? Are there certain keys to impressing a hiring manager? What are some of the important elements of a good interview? This week's podcast is with Donna Wilson SR VP of Human Resources for the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games. She has been involved ...
Do you ever get nervous in a job interview? How do employers react to you being nervous? This week's podcast is from my conversation this past week with George Stroumboulopoulos, host of The Hour on CBC television. George has spent his entire professional career interviewing a wide range of interesting ...
Who is the person most likely to get hired? The candidate whom is most qualified? Or the candidate who has a great resume and interviews well? In a recent study conducted, 44 recruiters were asked to interview 210 candidates for various positions. The research showed that recruiters consider interviewing ...
Were you ever involved as a young person with an organization such as Boy Scouts or Girl Guides? I started off in Cubs and went right through to Venturers. I had many interesting experiences, including falling off a 30 foot cliff in the middle of the night. I really enjoyed the structure, friendships,mentoring ...
Would you leave the security of a government position to build your own company? This week’s Podcast is with Leonard Lee a recipient of the Order of Canada and founder of Lee Valley Tools, a leader in the woodworking and gardening tools business. Leonard started his career as a civil servant and worked ...
Well, it is the last Monday in January. How is your New Years resolution coming along? Are you in better physical health? Are you working out 3 times per week as promised ? Have you started on your journey to make that change in your life for 2009? Or, have you have fallen off the wagon with regards ...
Are you considering a switch in your career direction? Do you wonder what other careers might be suited for your education and experience? This week's podcast is with Susan Basalla, Ph.D., co-author of So What are you going to do with that?. This book was written out of her own journey questioning what ...
This is most likely the first day when everyone is back from the holidays. This week will be back to reality (and busyness) for you and your office. You and I live in a world that demands we do more with less, with more inputs than ever.
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Do you ever feel like you don't necessarily fit into the work culture today? This week's podcast is with Tamara Erickson, author of plugged in: The Generation Y guide to thriving at work. Tamara is a McKinsey Award-winning author and has conducted extensive research on changing demographics, employee ...
Is this current economy for you or against you? Where are the new opportunities in this current market? Who are the companies that will thrive amidst all the challenges that we face? This week's podcast is with Michael Urlocker, Financial Post columnist and founder of The Disruption Group. His firm works ...
Do you want to improve your performance at work? Do you desire less stress in your life? Want a higher probability of getting promoted? This week's podcast is with distinguished University of Chicago Professor John Cacioppo the author of loneliness. John has done pioneering research on human nature ...
Are you looking for the secret to job security? This week's podcast is with New York Times best selling author Daniel Pink and Rob Ten Pas the winner of TOKYOPOP's annual Rising Stars of Manga Competition. Daniel and Rob are the creators of Johnny Bunko - The Last Career Guide You'll Ever Need. This ...
What role does the way you dress play in you getting the position that you are qualified for and want? This week's podcast is with Catherine Bell Canada's Image Expert and author of Managing Your Image Potential. Catherine works with the Queens Executive MBA program on presentation skills. According ...