Written by Arcelia Camacho, PMP “What is your biggest weakness?” can seem like a tricky question in a job interview. After all, you have learned to put your best foot forward during the hiring process. Why should you talk about your flaws at this stage of the process? Why do hiring managers keep asking the
Read moreDear PrepCan: I want to grow my professional network before arriving in Canada. I have sent LinkedIn invitations to hundreds of people in Canada, and I’m not getting any responses. Please help me understand why people ignore my LinkedIn invitations. -Eager Networker Dear Eager Networker: Congratulations on your initiative to grow a professional network in
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Written by Arcelia Camacho, PMP “What are your strengths and weaknesses?” is a common job interview question you need to prepare to answer. People who were taught not to brag about themselves can struggle to answer this particular question. Here’s an exercise you can follow to come up with well-thought answers to this typical job
Read moreWritten by Arcelia Camacho, PMP Stellar communication skills are the cornerstone of any professional career. The tricky part about communication skills is that they are measured by the culture you live in. That is why, as a newcomer to Canada, you may need to adapt your skills to the hosting workplace culture. Small-talk is one
Read moreDear PrepCan: What’s the difference between an elevator pitch and a resume summary? Sincerely, Confused pre-arrival client Dear Confused Pre-arrival Job Seeker: There are several elements that make up your personal brand. Your elevator speech and resume summary are part of them. Both your elevator pitch and your resume summary are marketing statements, they introduce
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