What it takes to land your next job in 2021 with Dr. Sue Haywood
Release Date: 09/16/2021
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What really happened in job search in 2021!
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2021 has shown us that the job market has changed. Employers' hiring practices are different, and if you want to succeed, you must change your approach.
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Dr. Sue Haywood leads the Business Sherpa Group's Human Resources solution and is an Adjunct Professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen's University. Sue's career includes service with the Canadian Armed Forces and HR roles within healthcare, municipal government, crown corporations and the private sector. She serves as an elected member on the HRPA board of directors and enjoys learning about the world from the perspectives of her toddler son and Great Dane.
In this episode, Sue shares her insights on:
- What's different in today's job market
- How to be professionally authentic
- What employers are looking for in today's remote environment
To learn about Dr. Sue Hayward, visit https://www.linkedin.com/in/suehaywood/
or visit the Business Sherpa Group website: https://www.businesssherpagroup.com/
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