Four Unusual Literacy Skills of The Future: Global, Multilingual, Multicultural & Multidisciplinary
- mars, 02nd 2017
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"What year are you preparing your students for? 1973? 1955?" This provocative question is the opening line in Mary Hayes Jacob' s 2010 book, Curriculum 21. As a forward thinking educator, you want to answer that question with
ACADEMIC JOB SEARCH: DON’T OVERLOOK SMALL SCHOOLS
- janv., 11th 2017
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3 Lessons I Learned as Hiring Manager at a Canadian University
- nov., 09th 2016
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Education Job in Canada: How to Make a Difference
- nov., 01st 2016
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How to Turn Your Shyness into Your Advantage in the Workplace
- avril, 13th 2016
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Shyness has long been perceived as a negative trait for those who want to advance their careers, but you can definitely use it to your advantage! The secret is all about making people realize that your shyness is actually a strength. Think of it
3 Common Career Mistakes People Make
- févr., 28th 2016
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When you’re planning a career, it can feel awfully like carving a declaration into stone: painful and inescapable. This causes anxiety, stress, and a great deal of self doubt because for most people there is so much riding on our decision. From
How To Find that Coveted Tenure Position?
- déc., 15th 2015
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When applying for a position, money is one of the most common driving factor. Job security is also a high consideration especially in the world of education. Professors and teachers at the university and college level are always striving to earn that
Canada Job Board
- nov., 18th 2015
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When you are looking for job one of the best things you can do is survey job boards in Canada. A job board is a place where employers can post job openings. Potential employees can log onto the job board and see what job openings are available. Howev
How Secure is Your Job in Higher Education?
- avril, 01st 2014
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Working at an institution of higher education has many advantages, including excellent benefits, and a vibrant, like-minded community. However, as with any job, if you are thinking of a career at a college or university, it’s important to take a
The Difference between Working at a Canadian College and a University
- mars, 20th 2014
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If you are interested in working at an institution of higher education in Canada, you have a dizzying array of choices. Everything from universities, to colleges, to university/colleges, to private colleges should be considered in your search.
How to Dress for a Business Casual Interview
- mars, 07th 2014
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Business casual dress is reserved for your daily attire in a white-collar office position, but can be appropriate for some interviews. When is it appropriate to dress in business casual for a job interview? There are a couple situations where it i
Top Reasons you didn’t get a Job and What to do About It
- mars, 02nd 2014
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When your job search results in your being denied a position, especially after a job interview, it can leave you wondering what went wrong. However, employment with Canadian universities being one of the best kept career secrets in this country, you
3 Simple and Efficient Steps to Attract the Best Job Candidates
- févr., 23rd 2014
- 6,395
Before you post a job on a website, you may want to seek some additional advice in order to be certain you attract only qualified candidates for the position. Academic jobs can attract all kinds of applicants; many of them are definitely competen
Does Prayer Work in Job Search?
- févr., 16th 2014
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If you’re involved in an academic job search, you already know how difficult it can be to land the right position. Perhaps you’ve wondered whether or not prayer would actually help you in your job search, in which case you will be comforted to kn
Is Freelancing for You?
- févr., 14th 2014
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There has been much discussion over the last decade about the changing nature of work. For most people finding a job they will stay with for life is a faint hope at best. Our world is changing too rapidly, and sometimes in unpredictable ways, to be a
7 Great Benefits of Working for a Canadian University
- févr., 09th 2014
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The large universities in Canada employ thousands of people in a wide array of job types. Dalhousie University, for example, one of the oldest in Canada, employs close to 7,000 people. Jobs in Canadian universities are typically divided into adm
Preparing Job Interview: Get a Glimpse into the Organization
- janv., 25th 2014
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Proper preparation is the key to completing any task successfully. Preparing for a job interview is no different. In fact, it can be very challenging to some who may become stressful with such important events. Obtaining information about the organiz
Top Signs Your Prospective Manager/department is not Right for You
- janv., 22nd 2014
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[caption id="attachment_180" align="alignleft" width="300"] Woman concerned about interview[/caption] When applying for academic jobs, education jobs, or any other types of jobs you must first go through an interview process. This is a p
Career Advice to a Recent Grad Student
- janv., 17th 2014
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Congratulations, your hard work has finally paid off; you have graduated from college. Now it is time to look for a job. Whether you are considering an academic job, since you now have an advanced degree, there are many things that you should be co
The Best Ways to Use Social Media in Your Job Search
- janv., 01st 2014
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Today’s job seeker would be wise to take a good hard look at using social media sites as part of their search process. Sites like LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Google + have become major players in all aspects of an effective job search. That’s
What You Need to Know about Resumes and Cover Letters
- déc., 30th 2013
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Whether you are conducting your job search online or not, how well you present yourself in your cover letter and resume is critical to your success. Most people think of these two documents as carved in stone. In other words, once you’ve don
Understanding Job Postings at Canadian Universities
- déc., 26th 2013
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When a university posts a job opening, it must be clear and precise in the request. If the posting is not clear it can be easily misunderstood. On the flip side, if you do not understand certain university job posting terminology, you may not underst
Stay Motivated in Your Job Search
- sept., 30th 2013
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Anyone who has ever looked for a job knows how challenging and time consuming it can be. Especially in today’s world, where so much of the search is conducted over the internet and through social media and the average time to find employment has