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Balance Thursdays - Does Less Stress Equal More Productivity?

Work/life balance. We all want it but how do we acheive it? Let me tell you about a little experiment we're trying in our office this month called Balance Thursdays.I've been commuting to Toronto from Mississauga for longer than I care to mention. On a good day I can make the commute in 25 minutes. But the good days are few and far between. Usually the commute takes two to three times that long. And its not just me. Several people on my…See More
Jun 11, 2010
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Jun 11, 2010
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Resume SEO: How to Pump Up the Keywords Without Turning Off Recruiters

How do you pump up the volume of keywords in your resume and still make it readable? The secret is to insert keywords in ways that improve readability without making your resume invisible to search engines. If you insert keywords in the right places it helps both recruiters and search engines read your resume. What is Resume SEO? Recruiters use keyword searches to mine for resumes in job boards and resume databases. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for resumes means including enough of the…See More
May 20, 2010
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Tim Collins commented on Alasdair Murray's blog post 'One hit wonders or career-long money spinners? (Are you a bridge builder or a bridge burner?)'
"I couldn't agree more. It's so important to maintain relationships with clients and candidates even if nothing is happening right now."
May 20, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Mark A. Leon's blog post 'Glowing like the metal on the edge of a knife – The Keys to Personal Happiness'
"Thanks for sharing this Mark!"
May 20, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Dean Da Costa's blog post 'Little words that can change the way we communicate!!!'
"So true! Blaming someone is not very motivating and usually makes the problem worse."
Apr 18, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited'
"I couldn't agree more Katherine. I have been fortunate in that I have not had to use a resume for my last 4 jobs. they all came about from networking. In today's economy especially a person that attends networking events and gets to know…"
Apr 14, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited'
"must have the skills...one can write the great resume but people are not hiring great writers they want to see the skills. As I say"show me the real experience"
Apr 13, 2010
Martin H.Snyder commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited'
"Can't fool the parser with just keywords (per se). Matching a job title or geography helps too. Skill, Skill Level, Geo are still the lodestars of recruiting."
Apr 13, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited'
"Quality is the key as you say. I agree you must have the "hook" that is going to get the person interested in your profile on the first page. As most business writing courses will tell us less is better. Thanks for the grreat comment"
Apr 13, 2010
Chris Brablc commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited'
"I totally agree with you, Tim especially that your resume is a sales document! Length is not overall a concern if the quality of your experiences is great. The one lesson you can take from the 1 page rule is that you want to lead with your best.…"
Apr 13, 2010
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Apr 12, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Guy Kawasaki's 1-2-3 Rule of Resumes'
"It's true. The one page resume did not go over well with any of the commenters. Guy Kawasaki's recommendation was intended for people who are pitching for a job in Silicon Valley. It's probably not a good idea in most other…"
Apr 9, 2010
Sajith Vasudev commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Guy Kawasaki's 1-2-3 Rule of Resumes'
"It seems like lot of people disagree with you Tim ! It's little bit disaapointing that you pulled in Guy into this.He might have mentioned it in a different persepective .Your interpretations can be little bit misguiding too. My organisation…"
Apr 9, 2010
Tim Collins commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Guy Kawasaki's 1-2-3 Rule of Resumes'
"I agree Greg. The first page needs to be like a great book to engage the reader to go to the second page. I think there has to be some work experience on the first page. If somebody just lists there functional or technical skills on the first page,…"
Apr 9, 2010
Gregg Colson commented on Tim Collins's blog post 'Guy Kawasaki's 1-2-3 Rule of Resumes'
"I disagree with the one-page concept too; however, I believe the first page needs to have big impact. If it's not, the recruiter or hiring manager won't turn the page to even look at any others. I will generally make a quick decision on…"
Apr 9, 2010

Profile Information

Name
Tim Collins
Job Title
President
Company
Stafflink Solutions Ltd.
Which best describes your profession?
Agency Recruiting
How many years have you been in the business?
>15 years
Which industries do you work in now?
Financial, Government, Technology
How many employees in your company?
>10
College/University
Waterloo University
Are you interested in split placements?
Yes
What kind of networking are you open to?
Open networking
How do you introduce yourself to people you meet in business?
I own a boutique Torono recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Financial Services and government placements. Our social conciousness makes us unique. We donate a portion of our proceeds to local charities. We practice and encourage inclusive hiring.
Name someone you most admire
Guy Kawasaki, Seth Godin, Chris Anderson
Which blogs would you recommend people read?
http://www.ted.com/
http://sethgodin.typepad.com/
http://alltop.com/
http://www.squidoo.com/
http://www.stafflink.blogspot.com/
http://www.accessibility-training.ca/
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Tim Collins's Blog

Balance Thursdays - Does Less Stress Equal More Productivity?

Posted on June 11, 2010 at 10:22am 0 Comments

Work/life balance. We all want it but how do we acheive it? Let me tell you about a little experiment we're trying in our office this month called Balance Thursdays.


I've been commuting to Toronto… Continue

Resume SEO: How to Pump Up the Keywords Without Turning Off Recruiters

Posted on May 20, 2010 at 12:13pm 0 Comments

How do you pump up the volume of keywords in your resume and still make it readable? The secret is to insert keywords in ways that improve readability without making your resume invisible to search engines. If you insert keywords in the right places it helps both recruiters and search engines read your resume.



What is Resume SEO? Recruiters use keyword searches to mine for resumes in job boards and resume databases. SEO (Search Engine Optimization) for resumes means… Continue

Kawasaki's “1 Page Resume” Rule Revisited

Posted on April 12, 2010 at 10:19pm 6 Comments

What is the ultimate length for a resume? It depends. A one-page resume might be appropriate when you’re a junior candidate. But if you’re more experienced you’ll need several pages to show your stuff.



In my controversial blog, “My Take on Guy Kawasaki’s 1/2/3 Rule of Resume Writing,” I quoted Kawasaki’s resume rule #1:…

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Guy Kawasaki's 1-2-3 Rule of Resumes

Posted on April 7, 2010 at 6:30am 17 Comments

In Reality Check Guy Kawasaki urges people to "think of your resume as pitch for you, the product". Here's Kawasaki's 1-2-3 rule of resumes and my… Continue

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