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Female applicants are more likely to be hired – here’s what men can learn from their success
Women are 16 per cent more likely to get hired for the jobs they apply for. Those are the findings of a new gender insights report from...
Peter Harris
2 min read
Considering a career change? Ask yourself these questions first
Are you in a funk? Not the good, George Clinton kind of funk, but the bad kind where you feel like your life is going nowhere and you...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Five Valuable Digital Skills You Probably Already Have (That Ought To Be in Your Resume Now)
You don’t need to be an IT professional or a computer science grad to be proficient in some of the most sought-after tech skills in...
Kate Dole
3 min read
6 ways to decrease stress when it’s too much
Feeling stressed? Join the club. Life is hard, particularly if you’re looking for work. Then again, it’s also hard when you have a job,...
The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
Life hack: science says you can learn in your sleep, for real
We all know that dedication to ongoing learning is one of the best ways to increase your value in the job market. Well, have you ever...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
How many years of experience you need to land an ‘entry-level’ job by industry
Our recent post revealing that candidates are required to have an average of three years of experience to get hired for an entry-level...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Four ways to get the most out of your job (any job)
Whether you’re starting a new job or just showing up for your regular gig, there are ways that you can use any day at work to make your...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
The 14 most popular jobs for graduates (are all available right now on CareerBeacon)
In just a few months, a brand new crop of college and university graduates will be entering the job market. Many will be looking for...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Three reasons good employees get fired
People get fired for all kinds of reasons. Many of them are perfectly reasonable. These include but are not limited to stealing, frequent...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
What to do when you’re blamed for something that isn’t your fault
Not too long ago I got blamed for something in a professional capacity that wasn’t my fault. It was pretty annoying. I sat down and I...
Peter Harris
3 min read
Nine tips on how to quit your job
Give notice Two weeks is pretty standard. Your contract may specify something else. According to Robert Half, “In most provinces,...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
The one thing you can do to be happier and more successful at work
Do you want to feel less stressed and more productive, and be generally happier and more successful? Of course you do. Who doesn’t?...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
90 percent of Canadian Managers Hire for Fit: Tweak Your Resume so That You Are It
The vast majority, 90 per cent, of Canadian managers say that a candidate’s fit with the organizational culture is equal to or more...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
9 resources to improve your communication skills
Communication is consistently listed as one of the top in-demand skills for just about any job with any employer. According to...
The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
Three tips for negotiating a higher salary
The current labour market in Canada favours job seekers as employers are struggling to fill job openings. The low unemployment rate we’re...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Don’t worry. Getting fired is often a great career move
It might sound counter-intuitive to suggest that getting fired is a positive thing to happen for your career, but I’ve seen it happen...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
129 ways to get a job
An article is going a bit viral this week. It’s from a 1958 issue of McCall’s Magazine and is titled 129 Ways to Get a Husband. As I’m...
The CareerBeacon Team
5 min read
Take THAT meanies: study finds it pays to be kind and generous
You know what they say: “nice guys finish last.” But the good news is they might be wrong, at least when it comes to making money. We...
Peter Harris
3 min read
11 things you should never do on social media
You probably know that your social media presence has a big impact on your career. But sometimes people need a reminder. I’ve seen some...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Canadian employers boosting wages to attract the staff they need
A flurry of new reports have just been released offering an eye-opening look at the Canadian labour market – and what employers are doing...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
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