Services Overview
Information Interviews
Did you know that Information Interviews can help you to establish valuable first relationships in your industry even prior to your first formal interview? They are an important part of the discovery process.
This 5-step information interview process can help you to establish those all important first connections. The objective is to learn more about the business to see where you fit. In this discovery process, you can also learn more about yourself, where you fit now and where you would like to go next. Is there a specific skill or certification that will help you succeed? An information interview can help you to solidify your goals and create an action plan
Start immediately to plan and prepare for a customized Information interview session to: maximize your potential of initiating important first contacts and professional relationships within your industry; Expand your network of contacts in a specific career field; Meet people who may forward job leads to you in the future. During the information interview you can get tips from inside professionals and insider knowledge about how to prepare for and land your first career position.
Tailored Resumes
Do you know how to stand out from the pack? Resumes need to be more than just a list of skills and duties and generic statements with nice sounding adjectives that anybody could write.
First impressions matter. Make an impact that will get you in the door. Write highly personalized resumes which provide specific evidence of your qualifications for the job in a compelling way.
At Your Career Destiny, each resume is targeted to the specific job posting and tells them why you are the answer to their specific needs. Compose resumes that are organized to highlight your unique strengths and accomplishments with value statements that tell them how you meet their needs.
You can answer their questions: What’s In it for Them (WIIFT)? Tell them what they need to know.
Interview Strategies
Do you know what employers expect at a Canadian job interview?
Canadian employers expect answers with real life examples, concrete evidence & firsthand experience. They are trying to get to know you better and assess whether you will fit into their culture.
The secret is that you can be prepared for you next job interview by structuring your answers with concrete examples and stories to effectively answer common interview questions.
There is a specific set of skills you will need to succeed in a Canadian job interview and knowing them will help you to prepare. I help you to anticipate and prepare for interview questions common to your field and specific to the needs of the employer and the job that you are applying for.
First do your research and find out: What’s in it for the employer (WIFE)? What do they need and how do you fit that need? Then I help you to dig deeper and discover the unique set of skills that your have that will make unique and refine your story to stand out from the crowd and land your dream job.
When you are prepared you will feel so much more confidence you are bound to succeed!
There is no substitute for practicing your answers out loud. Mock interviews are a powerful way to practice, test yourself and further ensure that you can organize your thoughts when you are speaking out loud feedback. I give you straight forward feedback and a plan for success.
Presentation skills
Do you have a fear of public speaking and presentations? I can help you to communicate effectively and build the confidence you need to reach your dream job. Learn strategies to tailor your message to your intended audience and make an impact that will be remembered.
Fuel your confidence with one-one coaching and practicing which will help you to overcome your fear, harness that “nervous” energy and turn it into excitement and confidence.
