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- About the Author
- About the Illustrator
- About the Book Designer
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- Media Releases
- Recent Press & Online Coverage
- Appearances, Signings, Talks, Articles
About the Author of Not for Sale!
Cathy Keates, MA (Counselling Psychology) has coached students, new graduates, and job seekers of all ages to strategically create careers they will love...full bio
About the Illustrator: David Dang
David Dang is an illustrator working in the advertising industry. He specializes in image designs, and has created images for high-end fashion and automotive clients. In his spare time, David writes, illustrates and publishes a critically-acclaimed children's cartoon book, *Brilliant Boy*. Take a look at www.daviddang.ca.
About the Book Designer: Peter C Wong
Peter C Wong is an award-winning and accredited Registered Graphic Designer (RGD) based in Toronto, Canada and is a graduate of the renowned York University / Sheridan College Bachelor of Design joint program (B.Des). Having had experience working at advertising agencies and boutique design studios, as well as freelance work, he has been involved in a broad range of design projects for local, national, and international clients. With an affinity for clean, clear, simple, effective, and unique design solutions, a selection of his work can be found at www.pcwdesign.com.
- Not for Sale! book cover image [jpg]
- Table of Contents [pdf]
- Introduction [pdf]
- High resolution photo of Cathy Keates [tif]
- News Release, Career Considerations, April 30, 2009 [pdf]
- Queen's University Media Alert, April 14, 2009
Selected Press & Online Coverage
- "Avoid sales pitch in job search, author says", The Journal, January 22, 2010
- "Books Can Open New Career Chapters", Toronto Star, December 19, 2009
- "A Literary Feast by Kingston and Area Writers", Kingston Whig- Standard, December 12, 2009
- "Career Experts Offer Fresh Perspectives," in SNAP Kingston, November 2009
- Book review: Campus Career Counselor magazine, September 2009 issue
- Book review: Your Workplace magazine, July/August 2009 issue
- Book Club, Contact Point Bulletin, Summer 2009 issue
- Book review: Not for Sale! New Job Search Mindset by Paym Bergson, Career Advice feature writer at Suite 101
- "Find a Job Without Selling Yourself", Career Resource Centre at WorkCabin: Canada's Outpost for Environmental Jobs; also at JobTrekker.ca
- "Sales Mindset", (article 2 of a 2-parter), Workopolis.com
- "Find a Job Without Selling Yourself", (article 1 of an 2-parter that reviews the 5 Sales Mindset rules outlined in my book) Workopolis.com
- "Novel Ideas for Navigating the Job Market", Queen's Gazette (see back cover)
- "Students Inspire Authors", Kingston This Week (print version only)
- "Making the Job Hunt Fun", Kingston Whig-Standard
- "Queen's Reads", Queen's Gazette (see page 10), April 13, 2009
- "No Logo for Job Seekers", University Affairs, March 9, 2009
Appearances, Signings, Talks, Articles
Coming:
- Women's Career Retreat, Orangeville, Ontario (details coming)
Listen online:
- Podcast of interview "Job Hunters: Stop Selling Yourself" with Chris Russell, Secrets of the Job Hunt, JobRadio.fm, July 20, 2009
- On-air guest, Career Buzz Radio Program, July 17, 2009 (rebroadcast)
- Podcast of interview with Alan Kearns, Career Joy, June 2009; also posted at Red Canary
- On-air guest, Career Buzz Radio Program, May 8, 2009 (mp3 of the episode available on the Career Buzz site)
Past Appearances and Talks:
- On-air radio interview and call-in, Newstalk 1010 Toronto, August 5, 2010
- Learning Outcomes - taking it to the next level (webinar), Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers, Monday, April 19, 2010.
- Meet the Author & Book Signing, CANNEXUS National Career Conference, Monday January 25, 3-3:30-pm, Ottawa, Ontario
- Are You For Sale? Rethinking Job Search Advice, Speaker Series, Ban Righ Centre, Queen's University, January 20, 2010, Kingston, Ontario
- Book signing and author chat, Chapters Kanata, November 7, 2009
- Book signing and author chat, Chapters Kingston, October 17, 2009
- Authentic Networking presentation to Kingston Business and Professional Women, October 14, 2009
- Book Signing and Author Chat, Indigo Books & Music, Kingston, Ontario, Saturday June 27, 2009
- Job Search Advising: Are We Selling Students Short? In Service Session for Career & Co-op Staff, Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC, June 25, 2009
- On-Air Guest, FLY FM Breakfast Club with Brian and Shauna, 98.3 FM in Kingston, June 24, 2009
- Book signing, Canadian Association of Career Educators and Employers National Conference, Vancouver, BC, June 21-24, 2009
- Webinar (an online seminar): Rethinking Our Job Search Advice - Are we selling our students short?, Brainstorm Consulting, 1pm Eastern Time, June 3, 2009
- Keynote Presentation, Annual Conference of the Canadian Career Information Association, May 28, 2009
- Lunch & Learn for Career Development Practitioners, Centre for Career and Employment Services, Orangeville, Ontario, May 27, 2009
- Lunch & Learn for Career Staff, York University, May 26, 2009
- Queen's Alumni Spring Reunion and MiniU, May 22, Queen's University, Kingston, Ontario
- Book Launch, Queen's University Career Services, April 16, 2009
- Valuing the Human over the Commodity (presentation), CANNEXUS 2009 national career conference, Toronto, Ont, April 6-8, 2009
Articles and Other Writing:
- GlobeCampus (Globe and Mail online)
- In Your Final Year and No Idea What to Do?, October 15, 2010
- How Can I Make the Most of My Boring Summer Job? August 3, 2010
- How To Find References Without Relevant Work Experience, April 22, 2010
- How Can I Network if I Don't Know Anyone?, Feb 12, 2010
- How To Figure Out What To Do With a Liberal Arts Degree, Dec 19, 2009
- Students: Holiday Preparation for a Job Hunt in the New Year, Dec 15, 2009
- TalentEgg Career Incubator "Ask Our Career Counsellor"
- What is job shadowing? February 3, 2011
- How do I get a job on campus this year? September 7, 2010
- How do I make the most of an academic conference? August 9, 2010
- Should I list my marks on my resume? July 30, 2010
- I'm nervous about my first day at my first "real" job. Help! June 24, 2010
- How can I make the most of my boring summer job? June 8, 2010
- Outdoor summer job options. April 12, 2010
- Work ideas for students with a shortened summer. March 29, 2010
- How can I network if I don't know anyone? Feb 5, 2010
- What can students do over the holidays to prepare for a job hunt in the new year? Dec 9, 2009
- How to figure out what career path to pursue if you have a liberal arts degree? Dec 2, 2009
- Which 3 Qualities Are Essential to Entry-Level Job Search Success? Oct 30, 2009
- How Can I Stand Out When Applying for Jobs? Oct 2, 2009
- When Should I Meet with a Counsellor at School? Sept 24, 2009
- Job Interviews: Conversations not examinations, in Career Options, Sept. 2010
- 5 Tips for Getting Into Graduate School, in What's Next? 2010/2011
- Job Interviews: Conversations, not examinations! in What's Next? 2009/2010, Queen's Career Services Magazine
