No joke — Saskatchewan and Newfoundland are booming!

Let’s be serious here – Saskatchewan and Newfoundland have not typically been known as provinces with great employment and economic prospects. For years they experienced a steady outflow of workers to the wealthier provinces, however that trend seems to be reversing. According to Stats Canada, the resource boom normally associated with Alberta and British Columbia has surged into Saskatchewan and Newfoundland as well.

Top 5 Resume Mistakes

I got this from Jobosity – The Job Blog… it’s a great blog with tons of great career advice, check it out when you have a minute!

Today’s insight was about resume writing tips to keep in mind — and more specifically the common mistakes to avoid that will get your resume placed at the bottom of the pile:

1) Too long – People do not want a novel!!! I cannot stress this enough! I know you probably got through school by writing paragraph after paragraph of drawn out facts and conclusions, but this is the real world…. most people don’t have/don’t want to take the time to read through a lengthy resume. The average HR person will spend between 10 and 30 seconds reading your resume… get to the point about why you are the best candidate for the job!

2) Typographical/grammatical error – This is an instant turn-off. Have your resume proof-read. More than once. And not by your friend who probably doesn’t have any more of a clue how to get a job than you do… this is where your campus career services comes in, they can be a great resource, all you need to do is ask!

3) No description of job functions – “So did you actually do anything at your previous job?” employers may wonder… not good for you.

4) Unprofessional Appearance – If you are still using the same template for your resume as the one you applied for your first job with almost 10 years ago… you may want to think about an upgrade.

5) Achievements Omitted – How are employers supposed to know what you achieved if you don’t tell them?

How to land your first job in film or television production

Think you have what it takes to become Hollywood’s next great producer? The film and television industry is extremely competitive, so you need to find ways to make yourself stand out from the crowd.

Kit Redmond, partner and founder of RTR Media Inc., gives some advice on making it in the world of film and television.

Coffee before breakfast? Not so fast…

Think you’re doing your body good by eating a low-sugar cereal in the morning? Not if you’re drinking a cup of coffee beforehand, new research by a University of Guelph professor shows.

Thinking about moving to Alberta?

Many young people today have been moving west to find work. And for good reason. The economical prosperity of Alberta gives the opportunity for new grads to make great wages in entry-level positions. In addition, being young and recently graduated gives you the freedom to take risks and try to find out what you really want to do with your life.

Iris Evans, the Minister of Employment, Immigration and Industry in Alberta, tells us why Alberta is occupation central!

Interview 101: How NOT to get hired

There are many things you can do that will help get you hired. However, there are just as many, if not more, that will NOT get you hired, especially during the interview process. The interview can be a nerve-racking experience for sure, however you must remain cool, calm and collected.

To get some insight on the mistakes that students and recent grads often make during interviews, Cara Boese, a career educator at Brock University and formerly a recruiter for Enterprise Rent-A-Car, gave us some insight on the top things that will definitely NOT get you hired.

How the Internet can kill your job search

Are you using the Internet to get ahead with your job search? Beware, employers are also using this powerful tool to find out more about their candidates… with a few key strokes they could be uncovering digital dirt that could directly lead to you not getting an offer!

How can you protect yourself? Here are some tips from Surranna Sandy at Resume Solutions.