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The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
Workers are experiencing career burnout at a surprisingly young age – and COVID is making it worse
At an age when it seems like most young professionals should just be hitting their stride, it turns out that many are already burning...
Elizabeth Bromstein
2 min read
Rejected From a Job? Here’s What To Do Next
Have you been turned down for a position? Don’t send a nasty note! Here’s what to do when rejected from a job. What should you do when...
Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read
“Why should I hire you?” How to answer this question
One of the most common interview questions is “Why should I hire you?” Do you know how to answer it? At some point in the job interview,...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
The jobs most at risk of being decimated by COVID-19 (and those that are safer)
New research has determined the career paths most at risk by the effects that the coronavirus is having on the economy – as well as those...
Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read
Improve your resume with these 10 quick changes
Do your job application materials need an overhaul? Try these 10 quick changes you can make to improve your resume, save space, and make...
The CareerBeacon Team
5 min read
Hiring Managers Share the Best Questions Asked by Candidates in Interviews
We asked hiring managers to share the best questions asked by candidates in interviews. Here’s what they had to say. At some point in the...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
How To Sneak Extra Skills and Accomplishments Into Your Resume
It’s the classic job seeker’s dilemma, particularly at the outset of their career. A Catch-22. You can’t get a job without experience –...
Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read
Don’t ask about pay in the job interview. It could cost you the job
You need to know what a job pays before you know if you should consider it, but don’t ask about pay in the interview. A new study says it...
Kate Dole
2 min read
Stats Can: Canada’s Highest (and Lowest) Paying University Degrees
The data crunchers at Statistics Canada have just released the latest numbers on how much graduates from various disciplines and degree...
The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
Hiring Managers Share What Makes Job Candidates Stand Out
We asked hiring managers to tell us what makes job candidates stand out for them. This is what they said. Competition for jobs right now...
The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read
5 virtual networking strategies
Try these 5 virtual networking strategies to advance your career while keeping your distance. Much of the job search is reliant on...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
The 3 Biggest Job Application Deal Breakers (According to Employers)
Finding a job can be challenging. It’s hard work. It’s made even more difficult if you commit one of the classic blunders that can make...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Six tips for successfully closing job interviews
First impressions are important. Do you know how to close a job interview in a way that leaves a great impression? Follow these tips. As...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Skills you need for working remotely
What hiring managers are looking for has changed. Prove you have these skills for working remotely to advance your career. Remote work...
Peter Harris
2 min read
Your desk job isn’t as mind-numbing as you think
Ever feel like you might be mindlessly going through the motions at your desk? Filling out TPS reports, reading memos, and getting hit...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
How To Answer “Where Do You See Yourself in 5 Years?”
“Where do you see yourself in 5 years” is one of the most common interview questions. Here’s how to answer it professionally and...
The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read
Advice From Hiring Managers for Successful Virtual Interviews
A new employer survey reveals how they really feel about remote job interviews. Here’s what bugs them the most and their top tips for...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
A Couple of Easy-To-Fix Reasons Why You Might Not Hear Back From Employers
My neighbour asked me to review her teenaged son’s resume. He was trying to get hired for a service industry job as a host of local...
The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read
3 Things Not To Say in the Job Interview and What To Say Instead
When you want to make a good impression, some words and phrases are more powerful than others. The job interview is one of those times....
Elizabeth Bromstein
3 min read
Jumpstart your motivation. 7 tips for getting going when you don’t feel up to it
The pandemic might have done a number on your “get up and go.” Here are some tips on how to jumpstart your motivation and get on with...
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