Coaches Corner

Welcome to the Coaches Corner. Here you will find quick and helpful suggestions and answers to questions that will assist in your job search.

Navigating Career Growth and Changes

Q: What’s the best way to stay competitive in today’s job market? A: Staying competitive requires a mix of adaptability and continuous learning. Consider these steps: Expand your skillset: Focus on both technical and soft skills. Employers value problem-solving,...

How Do I Address Ageism in the Job Search?

Create a LinkedIn account that complements your resume with a current headshot and a professional email address with an accepted domain - @gmail.com Remove jobs older than ten years and omit education or graduation dates Get good at talking about how skills match the...

How Do I Get Information on Starting my Own Business?

When looking to start your own business, it is vital to do your research. Here are some steps to take: What are you passionate about? Why do you want to start a business? Research the industry on ALIS (www.alis.alberta.ca) for competition and viability. Research...

How many of the qualifications or requirements in a job posting do I need in order to consider applying?

In general, the rule of thumb is you need around 80% of the requirements of a position to be considered competitive. However, it is always good to apply for any position you are interested in as your transferrable skills might make you stand out to an employer. Whilst...

Do you have any questions for us?

by Experience Counts Staff | Jan 29, 2025 | Coaches Corner

What questions should I ask when the inevitable “Do you have any questions for us” comes at the end of an interview?...

What Happens If I Don’t Meet My Goals

by Experience Counts Staff | Jan 8, 2025 | Coaches Corner

SMART GOALS It is important to set Smart Measurable Attainable Realistic Time-Keyed GOALS “A goal without...

Are you looking for flexible ways to apply your knowledge and skills?

by Experience Counts Staff | Nov 28, 2024 | Coaches Corner

Check out these opportunities that are perfect for seasoned professionals: 1. Consulting Work: Many companies seek...

References on Resume

by Experience Counts Participant | Aug 23, 2021 | Coaches Corner

References on Resume? Job Seeker: I like to put my references on the resume. I think it saves time when I'm applying and I don't need to bring a separate sheet with my references on it. Career Coach: We advise you never to put the references on your resume. There are...

Proactive Job Searching

by The Editor | Apr 16, 2021 | Coaches Corner

“I have been applying for 100’s of positions and not getting any calls. What am I doing wrong?” Some job seekers conduct reactive job searches instead of a proactive job search. A reactive job search involves looking at job postings online and then quickly applying -...