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Employers Don’t respond After I’ve Applied For A Job! Why?

January 27, 2021 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

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They cannot, as it’s just not feasible, call everybody and tell them, or even email them that you aren’t the perfect candidate.

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Can I Brag in a Job Search?

December 8, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

can I brag during a job search

It is essential, in a job search to sell yourself. How do you do that? Brag, brag, brag!

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The Hiring Process Explained…

September 1, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

The Hiring Process Explained...why haven't they called me back

I applied last week! Why haven’t they called me Back? So the question today is, ‘I’ve applied on LinkedIn or Indeed last week, why haven’t I heard anything?’ If you’ve applied on Indeed or LinkedIn, the reason why you aren’t receiving that call immediately is that jobs are posted for a set length of time. […]

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How to Choose, Prepare and Deliver Your Best Job References

August 4, 2020 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How to Choose, Prepare and Deliver Your Best Job References

I am Martin Buckland. I’m an executive career management practitioner and I help senior executives across the world, reach their career goals. The question that I’m answering today is, “How many references do I need?” I would suggest you have five. Why five? It’s always good to have an odd number and the five should […]

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Spam – Don’t Ignore it!

November 9, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Who is responsible for spam and computer viruses? Is it advertisers initiating mass mailings to sell their products? Is it simply someone hacking your account just to see if they can? Or is it associated with the antivirus software business? Regardless of why we must continue to fight against SPAM, the message here is “Don’t ignore it!” Maintaining […]

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Offer Advice to Correct Mistakes in Confidence

November 2, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Millions are now spending time writing, blogging and editing online content and for many the occasional email or call to advise of a typo is very well received. The fact that someone would take time out of their busy schedule to contact you personally and provide you with the opportunity to correct a mistake that could negatively influence your reputation reflects a considerate […]

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Brett Wilson on Credibility, Branding

October 28, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Brett Wilson on Credibility, Branding, Entrepreneurship, Networking, Leadership and more! Ian Portsmouth, editor of PROFIT, “your guide to business success” covers it all in this interview, Ask the Legends: Brett Wilson. Canadian entrepreneur, Brett Wilson provides candid responses that offer valuable tips for success in your career or business. Leadership Advice from Successful Leaders, provides a […]

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How to treat others

October 8, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

How you treat others establishes the foundation on which you will build your personal life and your professional career. Maintaining equitable relationships with respect and consideration will garner a highly esteemed reputation and increase the potential for a lifetime of opportunities. The following five lessons about how to treat people was forwarded in an email and is worth […]

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Grammatically Correct

September 8, 2010 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

More and more individuals are providing online content and there are those who will get away with using grammatically incorrect phrases to emphasize a point or seek out attention but if you are serious about advancing a senior level career it is as imperative to pay strict attention to relaying grammatically correct information within your online profiles just as it is […]

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A clear perspective and a grain of salt

January 30, 2009 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Keeping a clear perspective and the old adage, “take it with a grain of salt” are very important factors when you read, Ali Hale’s, “Mental Bias – Would You Like Fries With Your Warm Fuzzy Platitudes?” found at SidSavara.com. “We tend to accept questionable, even false statements about ourselves, if we deem them positive or flattering […]

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Interested in a Career Change?

November 25, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

CareerBuilder.com has released a new survey of unusual (and fun) jobs. With so many serious issues in today’s turbulent economy, it seems a break from the norm is in order. For the top results from 8,700 workers reporting unconventional jobs held during their career go to http://tinyurl.com/6fyx4y to check out the full list from A […]

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Your Resume – What NOT to Include

November 10, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Your resume is a professional document, not a personal document.  It has the potential to be reviewed by a hiring professional and digitally scanned by a computer and neither will spend more than a few seconds “reading” your resume.  Within these few seconds, you can be assured that the professional and the computer have no interest in whether you are a golfer or a […]

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Online Sites Not Just For Your Job Search

November 7, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Yesterday I wrote about the misconceptions surrounding the job of a recruiter in, “Head Hunters, Search Firms and Recruiters. What do they really do?” At the same time, it came to my attention that there seem to be just as many misconceptions about the purpose of online web sites as there are about recruiters. In each of […]

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Headhunters, Search Firms, Recruiters – What do they really do?

November 6, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

It is very likely that the majority of people don’t really know what headhunters, search firms or recruiters, as they are now more commonly referred to, actually do. In your job search it is important that you are known by recruiters because they do actively search for candidates to fill positions for companies. The misconception is […]

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Networking and Your Job Search

November 4, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

More jobs are found through networking than by any other means.  37 Ideas to Grow Your Job Search Network Right Now, is a must-read article for anyone, employed or not, providing a simple list of everything you need to do in order to grow your network online and offline. Included in the list are #1. a simple email address, #5. & 6. join LinkedIn, #9. & […]

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Use Common Sense When Sharing Online Information

November 3, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, MySpace, YouTube, just to name a few, are websites that are available for anyone to share information online.  The following blogs, also just to name a few, have been written about sharing information online and the consequences, positive or negative that can result.  The basic message really is, use a little common sense when you post information to your […]

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President of Sales, VP of Sales, Sales Manager, Sales Associate

October 31, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

In today’s economic crisis, the number one job available is in SALES!  These positions are currently the most sought after as an increase in sales could potentially be the key factor in the survival of many companies caught up in today’s economic turmoil. Increasing sales is one of the few definitive options available to the decision makers of many companies and organizations at […]

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Revitalize Your Resume…

October 30, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

As a professional resume writer and career coach, I am often involved in a wide variety of speaking engagements.  “Revitalize Your Resume to Make an Impression” is the topic of my next presentation.  Next Wednesday, November 5th, I will be presenting to a networking group called Happen, which is an organization dedicated to assisting executives in career transition. Your number one tool […]

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Steady Employment Growth for Skilled Trades

October 29, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Plumbers, carpenters, masons, electricians, machinists, mechanics and crane operators have provided work for about one million people in 2007, as reported by Statistics Canada.  Other than a brief decline in the mid-1990’s, skilled trades have seen a steady employment growth to date. The proportion of trades employment varied by province, with an increase from 9% in 1987 to […]

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Web sites available to answer all your questions

October 28, 2008 by Martin Buckland Leave a Comment

Are you looking for a job?  Are you interested in a specific company?  Would you like to know the name of the CEO or who’s on the Board of Directors?  How many employees are there?  How many locations do they have?  How long have they been in business?  Are you interested in speaking with a past employee? Regardless of […]

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