July 7th, 2010
There are three kinds of fans that come to a World Cup game. First, there are those who are dressed in plain clothes with no team markings, logos or symbols. If you were to walk past these people on the way into the stadium you would have no idea who they are cheering for. Then there are those who come dressed in their country colours wearing shirts and jerseys with team logos. If you are close enough to read the writing or recognize the flag on their shirt you would know which country they are supporting. However, looking across the stadium at a huge crowd of people these fans are only noticeable in huge sections of similar colours. Lastly, the most recognizable and the easiest to spot in a crowd of screaming fans are those proudly waving a team flag. There is no mistaking these fans and with a quick glance across the stadium, the first thing that catches your eye is a waving flag.
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July 7th, 2010
There are several advantages to working as a contract employee. The one most common in the economy today is being able to prove yourself in an opportunity and transition nicely into a full time opportunity. This allows not only you to prove yourself, but also get a feel for the company and see if they are a company you would like to stay with. This also shows the client what you are capable of doing and allows you to show them they want to keep you longer than the contract period.
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June 7th, 2010
From June 6 to 12, Mercer Bradley will join more than 1300 other members of The Association of Canadian Search, Employment & Staffing Services (ACSESS) in celebrating Staffing for Canada Week. Professional staff and field workers will also take part in marking this celebration of Canada’s staffing industry. Staffing for Canada Week is a time for recognition of an industry that helps Canadian businesses succeed while finding jobs for over 400,000 citizens every year. As part of the network of 1,300 ACSESS member companies stretching from British Columbia to Newfoundland, Mercer Bradley is proud to play a role in meeting the needs of organizations and job seekers within Canada. Since its origin in 1980 as “National Temporaries’ Week”, Staffing for Canada Week has gained recognition in the United States as well as Canada. Media figures as well as local and national leaders have expressed support for Staffing for Canada Week.
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May 21st, 2010
Whether you’re interviewing with a recruiter or a company, it’s always important to make a lasting impression. Here are some interview guidelines that will get you one step closer to a job offer:
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March 25th, 2010
Does your resume contain any of the following words or phrases:
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March 24th, 2010
If you are spending too much time working and thinking about work, here are some tips to help:
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March 24th, 2010
Communication is important in any relationship and workplace communication can mean the difference between being promoted and being passed over.
The following tips can make for more successful communication with your boss:
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January 27th, 2010
Whether you have a long work history or are developing your career, keeping on top of best practices when it comes to your resume is always a good idea!
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October 29th, 2009
Most of us spend more time honing our written resume than our invisible one. Yet the latter has far more influence on career prospects. When prospective employers call your references, they are trying to get a read on your “invisible resume.” So are the decision-makers who might be considering you for a promotion.
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October 29th, 2009
With so many resume submissions, the task of reviewing them becomes tiresome. Hiring managers can only spend a few seconds on each one. Your resume needs to stand out so that an employer will spend more than a minute on it. How can you do that?
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