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Extra Resources for your Job Search Journey

While looking for a new job you can experience all kinds of twists and turns. Linear is usually not the experience most people have. The team at Jobshift is collecting additional free resources here in the Jobshift blog.

Career Counseling Calgary

What is Career Counseling and How Can Jobshift Help?

Jobshift was created to help people with the job hunting process. At Jobshift, we've taken on the challenge of helping job seekers all across the country. We believe there is a particular way to job search; a strategic step by step approach where job seekers can stop hunting and start strategizing. Career Counseling can still be a beneficial tool, but we believe Jobshift is a great place to start.

Job Hunting for Introverts

Do you consider yourself an introvert?

Or have a difficult time communicating effectively in front of new people, or multiple new people at the same time? This can be a significant hurdle for many job searchers.

We found some tips and strategies for you. It doesn't have to be a limiting factor, check out our article on jobsearching for introverts.

"How Do You Stay Organized?" Interview Question

Interviews can be difficult, they can also be the gateway to a new job and new opportunity. Although there is no standard format for interviews they do generally follow a set of guidelines and best practices. 

If you are applying for a job that requires a high level of administration and organization the question of how do you stay organized will defintely come up. We have some tips and advice on how to communicate an effective and interview crushing answer.

What Does Bonded Mean on a Job Application?

Are you looking for work and seeing bonded?

Certain roles in a company may require that you be bonded in order to fulfil your responsibilities. However, for those who are applying to the position, it may be confusing to try and understand what this means and what it requires. What does it mean to be bonded, anyway? Read on to find out.

How To Dress For a Job Fair

When you are looking for work there are a couple of avenues you can use to find opportunities. Some of the options you have are, you can search the web, you can use a job placement agency like About Staffing , or you can go to a job fair.

If you are going to go to a job fair you may be asking, "What should I wear?" Although it will depend a little on the type of job fair you go to we have some tips, tricks and best practices for you.

How to Deal with Job Hunting Depression

Job hunting can be exhausting and really challenge your mental health. At Jobshift we know this and it is one of the main reasons that we built this course. We wanted to equip people to not only find a great job, but be completely confident during the process. We found some tips and strategies for you.

How to Follow Up on a Job Application

So you have sent in your application...amazing. However now what?

Part of the process of getting a new job is making sure you put your best effort forward, and stay committed to being the candidate that the employer wants. There are some simple do's and don'ts when it comes to follow up. 

Read the article for more.

How to Prepare for a Culture Fit Interview

So you have applied and had an interview, and now the company wants to interview you specifically for cultural fit.

Remember that this isn't just about them assessing you, it is also about you seeing if they are a fit for you. These types of interviews are critical for everything about the job other than salary.

We go through all the things that you should look for, and the questions you should ask.

Conversational Interview

Many people may not realize that there is more than one type of interview; in fact, there are several types of interview style, and some are more common than others.

One such interview style is the conversational interview, which may come as a surprise when in the interview room. Typically, the conversational interview process does not even involve actual questions!

However, interviewers are still able to learn a lot about candidates during this process.