Hey everyone! It’s been suggested by a number of people including GoGeomatics Canada that I consider writing a blog and for some time and I had been giving it some serious thought. In that suggestion there is a healthy bit of fear (or trepidation) to imagine that I would inevitably be faced with staring at [...]
Ever notice how many things change over the years thanks to the internet, smart phones and the evolution of the personal computer, well one thing that still seems to remain the same are reference check phone calls. Even with all the tools at our dispersal, employers will still resort back to the telephone because you can get a lot more out of a conversation that is easily missed in an email. Here are 5 tips you should remember when you are making a call to somebody on your candidates reference check list.
Assuming that you are relating to normal people in the right sort of way, one important factor is always timing.
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When looking for employment, professional assistance can make all the difference. Whether you need help in finding a job that suits your qualifications, or searching for positions that aren’t advertised to the general public, career coaching can give you the edge in today’s job market. The professionals at GoGeomatics can provide you with the specific [...]
Ottawa Geomatics Career Seminar – December 3rd 2011 GIS, Remote Sensing, Programming & More
Location: Ottawa, Ontario Main Branch of the Ottawa Public Library. Basement conference room. Date: December 3rd 2011 Starting Time: Seminar begins at 9am 120 Metcalfe Ottawa, K1P 5M2 Cost: $75 PLEASE NOTE THE LAST EVENT SOLD OUT SPACE IS LIMITED Description: A half day Geomatics Career Seminar for those in a career transition, career changers, [...]
Toronto Geomatics Career Seminar – December 10th 2011
A half day GIS Career Seminar for those in a career transition, career changers, jobseekers, unemployed, and college students. This is of particular interest to those seeking work in GIS, Cartography, Programming, Remote Sensing and all fields related to geospatial technology.
While a wide variety of topics will be explored, we focus on strategies that get you results in today’s competitive GIS job market.
Cost: $75 online or $85 at the door
