Searching For An Executive Job? Here’s What NOT To Do
Searching For An Executive Job? Here’s What NOT To Do Embarking on an executive job search? The job market is a competitive place, especially when it comes to executive roles. Hiring companies are doing everything they can to make the right hiring decision the first time. So how can you stand out in the candidate […]
The Best Finance Resume We Ever Received
What constitutes ‘the best’ in anything?
We bandied this topic around quite a bit, with each recruiter offering their version of what they thought was the best resume they’d ever seen.
At the end of it all, we decided that the best finance resumes were actually a compilation of 5
The Power of Networking and How to Network Professionally
If you are a job seeker who buckles at the thought of putting yourself out there at a professional networking event, you’re not alone. Networking is one of those activities that tend to cause anxiety in many people. And while it’s a crucial part of the process if you hope to further your career in […]
Level up your interviews
I think that great interviews have common characteristics in them. I also think that there is an intangible quality to great interviews – like a beat or a rhythm. One of my colleagues told me that great interviews are also won before they ever begin and when I pressed him on what he meant, he […]
Crafting a Career Story that Sells
Earlier this week, we were thrilled to partner with FEI Canada to bring our popular “Crafting a Career Story that Sells” series to FEI’s network of senior financial executives across Canada. This webinar was an interactive conversation between Andrew Seeley, Head of Consulting at Clarity and Mireille Khayat, CPA, CMA, Financial Executive and active FEI […]
Less Stress, More Success: Coping in a “Stress Interview”
High stress interviews can be intentional, here’s some tips on how to respond.
A True Story: Framing Your Narrative to Transition Industries
Thinking of making a career change? See how Bryn Knox framed his marketing experience to shift preconceived job frames and make himself the best option for a senior accounting role.
How Finance Professionals Can Break Into Canada’s Cannabis Industry
Looking to put your fine-tuned finance skills to use in the cannabis industry? Learn how to shine in this fast-growing, high-profile field with these tips.
5 Ways Finance Professionals Can Reconnect with the World Outside of Work
Stuck in a seemingly never-ending loop of meetings and deadlines? These 5 tips can help finance professionals unplug from work and reconnect with their personal lives.
Balancing Likeability and Capability in a Job Interview
Want to make a great first impression in an interview? Use warmth and competence to draw your interviewers in and show them how likeable AND capable you are.
How to Make Your Employment History Gaps Work for You
Don’t let employment gaps get in the way of you finding your next great role! Learn how to explain gaps with confidence and poise.
5 Compelling Reasons to Do Contract Work
Curious about contract work, but not sure if it’s right for you? Discover five major reasons you should give it a try.