After graduating from the University of British Columbia 26 years ago, I was glad to be re-connected to my alma mater through a recent interview I did with the UBC Asian Studies Department. The interview really brought back memories from my undergraduate years – cramming for exams, writing term papers, playing intramural sports, going to… Read more »
How Do I Choose a Vancouver Resume Writer?
I didn’t want to write a self-serving article about how to choose a resume writer in Vancouver, but I felt that there weren’t many materials out there that serve as a guide for choosing a resume writer. TIPS ON CHOOSING A RESUME WRITER As I wrote this article, I tried to put myself into… Read more »
Sponsor Me! July 12 Bike-a-Thon for the Rotary Hearing Foundation | Resume Writing Vancouver
Hello there! I know this isn’t related to resume writing, career exploration or job hunting, but I’m trying to use all social media platforms to get the word out about my upcoming Bike-a-Thon to fund-raise for the Rotary Hearing Foundation. For this Bike-a- thon, I promise to ride 120 km from Burnaby to Harrison Hot Springs,… Read more »
Shall I State References In My Resume?
My original article appeared in Freshgigs.ca. In this blog, I discuss the straight-forward question of whether references need to be stated in one’s resume. The answer is “yes and no.” As I state in the article, listing out your references may not be so prudent because you never know when someone might call on your reference…. Read more »
How to Become a Professional Resume Writer
For this blog, I’d like to reproduce a recent interview that I did with the online job site, Freshgigs.ca. The interview is basically about how I came from being a corporate & commercial lawyer to a professional resume writer in Vancouver. I discuss how resume formats have changed over the years, and recommend some style… Read more »
Is it important to include your hobbies and interests in your resume?
Just how relevant are your hobbies and interests to your resume? Do employers really want to know what you do in your spare time, or what sports teams you played for in high school or university? As a professional resume writer in Vancouver I get this question a lot, and the answer isn’t so cut-and-dried. “Vanilla” interests… Read more »
Is a bachelor’s degree worth pursuing? (Entire Article)
Note: This article was originally written as a three-part series for BCJobs.ca. Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3) Reproduced here on BCJobs.ca is the entire article. University Application Service Vancouver… Read more »
Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3)
In this final segment, I make some final conclusions as to whether a bachelor’s degree is still worth achieving. If you haven’t already read the previous parts, check out Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) As I mention in… Read more »
Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3)
Also read: Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3) Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 2 of 3) Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth Pursuing? (Part 3 of 3) In this second segment, I continue my discussion as to whether a bachelor’s degree is worth pursuing. I explain some of… Read more »
Is it worth pursuing a bachelor’s degree? (Part 1 of 3)
Cost vs Benefits, Getting a B.A. The topic of getting a humanities degree is sure to illicit a range of strong opinions. We have all heard of Arts graduates who end up working at Starbucks or Home Depot for minimum wage. With the cost of university tuition being at an all-time high, and the job… Read more »
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