Barb De Wit’s Canadian Resume Guide
Communicate your value to Canadian employers with this Canadian Resume Guide.
Barb De Wit
March 24, 2025
Why You Need to Start Interview Practice Now, Not Later
Imagine you’ve just signed up for a marathon. Would you wait until the day before the race to start training? Of course not! You’d start
Barb De Wit
October 24, 2024
The Power of Private Career Coaching
Free career resources are abundant. From resume templates to interview tips, the internet is full of advice for job seekers. Although free resources provide a
Barb De Wit
October 17, 2024
Make Assessing Your Skills the First Step in Your Job Search
In today’s rapidly evolving job market, understanding your unique skill set is more important than ever. I recommend following this 5-step sequence of actions: 1.Skills
Barb De Wit
October 17, 2024
Opportunity Cost and English Language Training
In the journey of personal and professional development, one concept often overlooked is the idea of opportunity cost. This economic principle, while typically applied to
Barb De Wit
May 26, 2024
How to Respond to the “Overqualification” Objection in Job Interviews
My purpose as an English language teacher is to help newcomers reestablish their careers in Canada. I currently assist a group of six newcomer professionals
Barb De Wit
March 2, 2024
How Using Plain English Can Help Your Career
If you need to communicate in English professionally, your speaking skills can affect your career progress.
Barb De Wit
December 31, 2023
Sophisticated Question Types for Professionals
“Wh- questions” and “How questions” in conversations among professionals enhances the quality of communication, fosters intellectual engagement, and contributes to effective decision-making and problem-solving.
Barb De Wit
December 31, 2023
What Makes Customers Happy
Want to know the key to keeping customers happy while working in a service based industry? Here are some tips and tricks.
Barb De Wit
November 10, 2023
Barb De Wit
June 2, 2023
What is Your Greatest Weakness?
You really need a job and the interview is going well. Then, all of a sudden, you are hit with this question, “What is your greatest weakness?” Many newcomers to Canada answer, “My English.”
Barb De Wit
May 10, 2023
The Importance of Punctuality
Punctuality is supremely important in the North American workplace. Punctuality means you meet deadlines, start work on time and return to work on time after breaks. Being punctual says a lot about your respect for other people and the standards you set for yourself.
Barb De Wit
March 10, 2023