It has happened to most of us. You think you have the perfect joke, you share it work, and it fell flat, or worse, it actually caused offense. In this week's podcast Meghayu and Erica discuss the topic, and tips on how to use humor correctly.
As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.

<description>&lt;p&gt;It has happened to most of us. You think you have the perfect joke, you share it work, and it fell flat, or worse, it actually caused offense. &lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;In this week's podcast Meghayu and Erica discuss the topic, and tips on how to use humor correctly.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

How to Use Humor at Work 

Procom Jobcast - Episode 43 - September 23rd, 2013

Most people, especially those in contracting, have periods of unemployment. You may have gone back to school to hone your skills, taken a break to travel, or, even simply struggled to land your next opportunity.
While these are all understandable, they don't make pleasant reading on a resume. Tune in to this week's podcast to learn how you explain those gaps.
As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Most people, especially those in contracting, have periods of unemployment. You may have gone back to school to hone your skills, taken a break to travel, or, even simply struggled to land your next opportunity.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;While these are all understandable, they don't make pleasant reading on a resume. Tune in to this week's podcast to learn how you explain those gaps.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Explaining gaps in your resume

Procom Jobcast - Episode 42 - September 16th, 2013

Double submission means automatic disqualification from a job. Simply put, a hiring company won't know which recruiting firm to pay. the ultimate loser is the job seeker. Download this week's podcast for tips to ensure you are avoiding double submissions on jobs you are interested in.
As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Double submission means automatic disqualification from a job. Simply put, a hiring company won't know which recruiting firm to pay. the ultimate loser is the job seeker.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Download this week's podcast for tips to ensure you are avoiding double submissions on jobs you are interested in.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Avoiding double submissions

Procom Jobcast - Episode 41 - September 9th, 2013

Erica receives a LinkedIn request, followed by several recommendations from a total stranger, resulting in a conversation on how to use LinkedIn correctly and professionally.
As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.

<description>&lt;p&gt;Erica receives a LinkedIn request, followed by several recommendations from a total stranger, resulting in a conversation on how to use LinkedIn correctly and professionally.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Using LinkedIn Professionally...

Procom Jobcast - Episode 40 - August 27th, 2013

After Meghayu receives a call from an Account Manager regarding a consultant being fired for carrying out communications for their Real Estate business from a client site, online etiquette is a hot topic of conversation. And with Erica away, Meghayu invites fellow Procom Recruiter Greg Fernando on to the Jobcast to give his views on this topic. As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.
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<description>&lt;p&gt;After Meghayu receives a call from an Account Manager regarding a consultant being fired for carrying out communications for their Real Estate business from a client site, online etiquette is a hot topic of conversation.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;And with Erica away, Meghayu invites fellow Procom Recruiter Greg Fernando on to the Jobcast to give his views on this topic.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;As ever, if you have any questions, or would like to share any feedback with us, please contact us on podcast@procom.ca, and/or tweet using #ProcomJobcast.&lt;/p&gt;
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