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Counteroffers

There's no question that receiving a counteroffer from an employer is tremendously flattering. That said, you'll want to think carefully about whether the counteroffer accomplishes your goals and resolves your reasons for leaving.

Whether to accept or not is a difficult decision. My own experience is that counters seldom work out in the long haul and occasionally accepting...

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Resigning

Congratulations! You've found a great new opportunity but now it's time to say goodbye to the colleagues, mentors and supervisors at your current employer. Here are a few tips to make the transition as smooth as possible.

Resigning is never easy. There's the worry about how your leaving will impact your team and a concern about hard feelings down the road. Here are a few...

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Interviewing Effectively

Your resume has successfully captured the interest of the hiring firm, now it's up to you to enhance their opinion of you. The type and style of interviews varies from informal one on one meetings to structured panels and everything in between. In Calgary's Energy sector the majority have been, in my experience, on the casual end of the spectrum. Most often the meeting is held in an office or...

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Great References

If you’ve been asked for references chances are you’ve captured the potential employer’s interest. Congratulations. Now you’ll need to choose references that can confirm your employment history, skills and attributes. There are a few important considerations before you provide that list.

Choose referees who have relevant things to say. I have often been given ‘personal...

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Smart Resumes that Sell You

A typical resume review last about 45 seconds. Not long for a document you probably worked on for hours, but there are ways to make that 45 second review more impactful and increase the chances that an employer will want to interview you in person.

Ensure they can contact you. Feature your contact...

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