October E-NEWS: How NOT to Take Criticism

	OCTOBER 2014 EDITION
	Article: How NOT to Take Criticism Article Written By: Sarah Vermunt | Careergasm Last night, in the company of 5000 other women, I heard Hillary Clinton offer advice I took to heart. She said, “Take criticism seriously, but not personally”. For such a simple sentiment, it struck me as profound. In fact, it’s not too much of a stretch to say that those six words knocked our collective socks off. The room grew rather still. I could tell that there were other recovering perfectionists, like myself, in the room for whom that struck home. Clinton spoke as part of the Unique Lives and Experiences lecture series. It was warm and intimate despite the warehouse-like setting in the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. I have personally always found it very hard to take criticism, and I know I’m not alone. In professional contexts I have found myself sitting across from a superior, trying to maintain my composure as I’m delivered a mixed bag of feedback – some good, some bad. Instead of receiving negative feedback for what it really is – a review of performance and notes for improvement – I typically hear only the following: You are not good enough. Palms sweaty and heat rising up my neck, I often struggle to keep my cool. READ MORE CAREER RESOURCES • My Account • Upcoming Events • Search Jobs • Career Resource Centre • Recruitment Openings • "Tales from the Recruiter" • Job Seeker FAQ • Salary Wizard CONNECT WITH US

 

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Article: The Pros and Cons of Volunteering   Article Written By: Marc Belaiche, CPA, CA Whether your work experience is rich or minimal, there are many advantages, and some disadvantages, of volunteering if you are searching for a new job. This article explores both sides. PROS Learn a new skill: Volunteering is a great way to learn or develop a new skill that otherwise may be difficult to obtain. Keep in mind that it’s never too late to enhance your skill set. Meet new contacts: Networking at any time is usually advantageous and making new contacts can lead to exciting career opportunities. Contribute to your community: Volunteering in an organization in your community such as a not-for-profit yields inherent personal and career benefits both for you and the organization you are assisting. READ MORE.

 

employment industry updates   Toronto region will need to fill 500,000 jobs in next five years The Toronto region is expected to create more than half a million jobs in the next five years, but some will be low-paying, temporary or contract jobs without benefits, warns a new report from the Toronto Region Board of Trade and United Way Toronto. READ MORE Jobless rate falls to 6.8%: Could steady job growth be Canada’s new reality? OTTAWA — If we stand back a bit and look at the big picture, North America seems to be in pretty good shape — certainly when compared to many other economies in the world. READ MORE Canada ranked in top 3 destinations for global job-seekers The global workforce is increasingly mobile with more than 35 per cent of respondents to a Boston Consulting Group survey saying they’d be willing to work in Canada. READ MORE