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What Is An Applicant Tracking System and Why Does It Matter? The majority of top employers use an applicant tracking software (ATS) because it is an effective recruiting tool that speeds up screening time and sorts out qualified applicants.

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Updating Your Resume. Now that you have landed that new job or you’ve received a promotion or a pay increase, your next step will be to update your resume. Reviewing and updating your resume annually is a good practice, especially if your role and responsibilities change or you have been promoted or transferred to another branch or location. You may have completed a degree or received a professional designation or certification. Updating your resume ensures that the details of your skills, knowledge, and achievements are in focus and aligned with achieving your career goals and expectations. Another benefit to updating your resume is to ensure that it is on trend, relevant for new internal or external opportunities.

The Power of an Information Interview If you are currently engaged in a job search or thinking of switching careers, the most powerful tool to use that really guarantees strong results is a well- planned Information Interview strategy. Information interviews are used by candidates as an effective networking tool and it is best done after careful thought and planning. An information interview is not a job interview. It is an informal meeting with someone usually in a lead...ership role who work in your desired career field or organization. It is an informal conversation to obtain more information from people that can provide relevant information about their company, industry or position. The benefits of an informational interview are to obtain information, and also to strategically network with people that may provide job leads or even a job offer! Completing a successful Information interview requires planning and practice. For more information on how to plan a successful meeting call me at 780.623.0602. See more

Take your career search to the next level and highlight your achievements and experience. Call 780.623.0602 or email info@kylecareerconsulting to schedule a complimentary 30-minute consultation.

Gaining self-awareness of your personal strengths and preferences, and learning how your assessment results links to a specific desired job position is the first step to gaining clarity and clearing career confusion. View some of the assessment tools we have available.

Statistics have begun to show that organizations who invest in bringing coaching into their cultural development have a marked advantage in expanding a thinking work environment. How might this affect your bottom line?

Resumes that get results! Become a candidate of choice with a professionally written resume and career profile by a Human Resources Manager and certified resume writer with over 20 years of experience. Call 780.623.0602 for a FREE 30 minute telephone consultation.

Starting a job search is daunting for anyone and can be more so, especially for those in the 50-plus demographic. Consulting with a professional career counselor can provide you information from self-assessments, labour market information, updating resumes and targeting organizations.