The Water Cooler
Career Link Survey Questions
Bad Behaviour in the Workplace
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Bad behaviour in the workplace can create an uncomfortable work environment for everyone involved. Workplace aggression can include a wide range of non-violent behaviours such as incivility and bullying. Rude and discourteous verbal and non-verbal behaviours are all forms of aggression-although some forms are more subtle than others.
Feelings of embarrassment and shame can prevent bullied workers from realizing ...
Find Out What Your Gifts Are
Monday, March 04, 2013
Do you wake up Monday morning with a sinking feeling in your gut? Do you check the clock every five minutes as the end of your workday approaches? Do you come home exhausted and irritable? Do you look in the mirror and think, "What am I doing with my life?"
If you answer yes to most of these questions, ...
Your Hopes and Dreams are Important
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
If you don't let your dreams change your reality, you might find your reality changing your dreams.
Your hopes and dreams are important. Sure, maybe they seem improbable or even impossible at times, but if you can't shake the idea that you are meant for bigger and better things, then it might be time to take the next step ...
Balance Quantity with Quality
Wednesday, December 05, 2012
We've all heard those intimidating stories about employers receiving 500 applications for a single job opening. And we've all heard that the more jobs you apply for, the more likely you are to land one. Fuelled by ambition, and the need to pay the rent on time, you might start firing off applications for every job vacancy that appears on ...
Internet Job Search
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
Many excellent job search websites exist for Canadians looking for work. A good website will have plenty of up-to-date job postings and will enable you to create 'alerts' notifying you via email of any relevant postings. Many sites allow you to post your resume and access career advice.
The two official sources of jobs from employers validated by the ...
