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Employer survey reveals detailed plans for bringing staff back into the workplace
Earlier this week, we reported on how many Canadian employers were looking forward to bringing their remote staff back into the office....

Peter Harris
2 min read


What Not To Say in the Job Interview
You want to impress the hiring manager and land an offer. Here’s what not to say in the job interview. Your goal in a job interview is to...

Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read


When Should You Follow Up After a Job Interview?
How often can you contact an employer if you haven’t heard back after an interview, when should you reach out, and how do you get in...

Peter Harris
2 min read


Seven signs of a toxic workplace culture
Can you spot the signs of a toxic workplace culture? Doing so before accepting a new job can make a lot of difference to your happiness...

Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read


Top 10 skills employers are looking for
Work is changing due to the rise in technological advances and the COVID pandemic. The World Economic Forum lists a set of skills...

Elizabeth Bromstein
2 min read


What to do when someone steals credit for your work
Many of us have had it happen; you work your butt off on a project only to see someone else claim all the glory. It’s not fair. Here’s...

Elizabeth Bromstein
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How to clean up your social media for the job search
Most managers check you out online and that could cost you opportunities. Here’s how to clean up your social media to get the job. Your...

Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read


Job seeking while unemployed no longer the worst thing you can do
Being unemployed once made you unemployable. Thanks to COVID-19, job seeking while unemployed is not the worst thing you can do anymore....

Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read


The Highest Paying IT Certifications for 2020
Considering a career change amidst the economic turmoil of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic? It turns out that despite everything else going...

Peter Harris
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Two Dangerous Words That Can Sink Your Job Interview
Experienced hiring professionals can tell a top performer from a weaker candidate just by listening to the way that they describe their...

Peter Harris
3 min read


Four Cover Letter Red Flags To Avoid
Your cover letter is more important to the success of your job applications than ever right now. Last week, we reported on a survey of...

Peter Harris
3 min read


Decoded: The Five Words Most Often Appearing in Job Postings
What are employers looking for in candidates? Analysis of online job postings can reveal the most often repeated skills and attributes...

Peter Harris
2 min read


The best places to work in Canada for 2021
Sure, it would be great to land a new job at an employer that offers great benefits, an awesome workplace culture, and the opportunity to...

Peter Harris
3 min read


How To Increase Your Chances of Landing an Interview by Over 300%
Recruiters receive many more applications for their advertised jobs than they can possibly read in detail. That is why their initial scan...

Peter Harris
2 min read


Eight High-Paying Creative Jobs for 2021
Want a role that lets you make a living using your creative skills on the job? Good choice. New research from the placement experts at...

The CareerBeacon Team
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A New Scientific Study Reveals the Most Intimidating Job Interview Questions
New research measuring the changes in the heart rate (beats per minute) of candidates being interviewed for a job reveals which are the...

Elizabeth Bromstein
2 min read


How To Impress Employers Looking To Hire Remote Workers
It looks like working from home is here to stay for many companies and workers. This adds a whole new challenge for your resume to...

The CareerBeacon Team
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The most in-demand soft skills in the world
A new study looked at millions of job ads and found that the most in-demand soft skills include effective communication and leadership. A...

Elizabeth Bromstein
2 min read


The Big Resume Mistake I See All the Time – That Spell Check (and Even Proofreading) Won’t Catch
A family member recently asked me to help him revise his resume. He was a successful sales and marketing executive who hadn’t had to look...

The CareerBeacon Team
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Recruiters value your professional development
A new survey has found that employers are more likely to hire those who spent the lockdown time on professional development. You might be...

Elizabeth Bromstein
2 min read
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