Study finds which email openings get the best response rate (I’m shocked by the results)
I have always said that one should err on the side of caution when sending an email, and go more formal rather than less when it comes to...
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The CareerBeacon Team
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Five things you need to cut from your writing right now
Writing is one of the most sought after skills by employers, and the ability to write well will increase your value on the job market....
The CareerBeacon Team
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Iceland has made it illegal to pay women less than men
Iceland is no longer just awesome for its volcanic hot springs and warm wooly sweaters. Businesses in the Nordic island country are now...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How to fix your job (so you don’t have to quit it)
You might not have to quit your job in 2018 after all. Your current job just might be better than you think it is. Here are some...
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17 things every job seeker should know how to do
If you’re over 20 years old and looking for a job, or to advance your career, there are certain skills you should master. The ability to...
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Report: The most sought-after skills in candidate resumes right now
New analysis of job postings, employer and job seeker web searches, and hiring trends reveals the most sought-after skills in candidate...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The ten best jobs in Canada right now (how much they pay and how to get them)
The experts have weighed in on the top roles to be in this year. Based on salary, working conditions, employment outlook and more, these...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Surveys find job candidates are killing their chances by skipping this crucial step
If you don’t send a thank-you note (by which I mean “message” or “email”) after the interview you’re seriously hurting your chances of...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Six things to try when you can’t get a job
Job seeking can be long and tedious, and sometimes totally fruitless. It can be frustrating and disheartening, and very hard on your self...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How to get hired for a job that you are overqualified for
It seems counter-intuitive, but it’s possible to be too educated, too credentialed, and too experienced to get hired. (You can also, it...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Seven tips for going back to work after maternity leave
Going back to work after maternity leave or maternity-related time off can be stressful. Crazy stressful. Your emotions are all out of...
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The no. 1 trait hiring managers are seeking in a candidate
So, you’ve got the skills and experience listed in the job posting. That’s all you need to land the job, right? Well, you need more than...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Hiring for the holiday period is in full swing: How to line up your seasonal gig right now
Most of us don’t like to think about winter, Christmas, or the Holiday season until at least after Halloween is over. However, if you are...
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Ten experts you should follow on Twitter for the latest career strategies and insights
When you’re looking for career advice – or the latest strategies for getting ahead at work – Twitter can be a valuable resource for...
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Five skills that can help creative job seekers thrive in a competitive job market
Despite the recent upswings in the Canadian job market, competition remains fierce to land some highly-coveted positions. This is...
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If you didn’t get the job, it might not be your fault
If you didn’t get hired for a job for which you thought you were a perfect fit, it might not be your fault. Sometimes other factors come...
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What hiring managers are really looking for in a candidate (survey)
Job searching is hard. If only you knew exactly what the hiring manager was looking for, right? Well, we’ve got some inside information....
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The social media posts that will cost you jobs and job offers
The University of Tampa has fired a visiting professor who appeared to suggest on Twitter that Hurricane Harvey is karma for Texans...
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10 conversation starters you can use in any networking situation
If you want to advance in your career, you’re going to have to network – live, in person. I know. I can hear you groaning from here....
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Need more money? 17 side hustles and what they pay
Life is expensive. And these days it can be hard to make enough to enjoy the little extras, or even make ends meet, with just the...
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