Slate Careers

Feeling stuck when so many people are looking forward to a new season?
Let this September be a clean slate!

If someone gave you a clean Slate today what words word you write on it to represent where you are (or where you are going) in your career journey?

University students - make wise choices during your years of study! This article has some great advice for you to consider.

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/careers/leadership-lab/five-things-undergrads-can-do-now-to-prepare-to-enter-the-job-market/article35892809/?utm_source=Academica+Top+Ten&utm_campaign=1800d6200c-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2017_08_09&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_b4928536cf-1800d6200c-47703529

Five things undergrads can do now to prepare to enter the job market The competition for the best jobs will be intense, but there are ways to set yourself apart

Searching for jobs online with no luck? Advice for success is on the blog today! https://slatecareers.com/

Employers see a lot of the same skills listed on resumes - Communication skills, leadership skills, Customer Service skills etc.
Listing these skills without qualifying them with results or your unique accomplishments may be hurting your chances at being contacted for an interview.
Here's an article that also suggests 4 "new" skills that employers are looking for this year! http://www.studyandgoabroad.com/hot-news/top-employers-say-millennials-need-these-4-skills-in-2017/

Top Employers Say Millennials Need These 4 Skills in 2017 | Study and Go Abroad Millennial job seekers receive conflicting messages from employers and career advisors: on the one hand, we’re told robots will someday replace our technical skills, so why bother. On the other hand, we’re told hard skills are a hot commodity. Which is it? Employers value technical skills, to be sur...