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More jobs are using candidate assessment tests
Candidate assessment tests are being used by more companies. Be prepared for another layer in the hiring process. If you’re looking for a...

The CareerBeacon Team
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The Future of Work Is Remote, With Better Leaders
The coronavirus pandemic may result in big workplace changes. According to a new survey by Adecco Group, there has been a shift in...

The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read


Survey: Five Things That Can Kill Your Chances of Getting Hired (and Four That Can Give You a Boost)
A survey of over 1,500 recruiters and hiring managers has revealed the five things that are most likely to discourage them from hiring a...

The CareerBeacon Team
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3 Questions You Will Be Asked in Every Job Interview
Job interviews tend to follow fairly predictable patterns. While specific questions related to your profession will vary by industry, the...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


The Top 10 Highest-Paying Brands in the World
Want to rake in the really big bucks? Good choice. One of the ways to go about it is to launch your career in one of the highest-paying...

The CareerBeacon Team
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10 Skills You Need in Your Resume
New analyses of millions of job postings across industry sectors have revealed a shortlist of transferable skills that are sought after...

The CareerBeacon Team
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The Most Insidious Job Interview Question
There are many different kinds of job interview questions. Some are straightforward inquiries about your past work experience, and others...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


Kickstart Your Career: The 10 Most In-Demand Entry-Level Jobs Right Now
Let’s face it. June 2020 is a strange time to be graduating from school and looking to launch a career. Much of the economy is still shut...

The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read


Which programming languages command the highest salaries in the world right now?
Considering a career in tech? Good choice. The sector is red hot, offering plenty of opportunities to work remotely, work with the latest...

The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read


New Research Says Your Job Could (Literally) Be Killing You
Have you ever had to work for a micromanager? It can feel very demotivating. Well, it turns out that it’s even worse than that. It can...

The CareerBeacon Team
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What employers want to see in your personal brand
It’s no surprise that many Canadians are between jobs right now. While unemployment had been historically low – and still declining –...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


Don’t use your time off to render yourself unemployable in the future
Are you and your friends keeping each other company on social media? I love my network. We’ve all been sharing such entertaining content...

Peter Harris
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What should I post on LinkedIn?
Stuck for ideas as to what content to post on Linkedin? Here are some suggestions for posts that will help you connect with others and...

The CareerBeacon Team
4 min read


6 Technical Skills To Add to Your Resume To Earn a Six-Figure Salary
Analyzing job posting data can provide great insights into what employers are looking for. The common thread of what technical skills,...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


Why and how to volunteer in Canada
National Volunteer Week in Canada usually takes place in April. This is a time to celebrate the volunteers who generously donate their...

The CareerBeacon Team
3 min read


This Myers-Briggs Type Makes More Money Than Others
Does your Myers-Briggs personality type affect your earnings? Some research says yes. Many of us have taken the Myers-Briggs Type...

The CareerBeacon Team
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Study: The career risks of working remotely – and how to mitigate them
One of the factors that had kept many people from experimenting with working from home was the fear that it would hurt them...

The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read


Pro Tip: How To Reduce Stress and Increase Productivity While Working Remotely
Finding it hard to focus on the job while working remotely? The longer the COVID-19 situation drags on, the more and more of us are going...

The CareerBeacon Team
2 min read


How to keep your kids busy and actually get work done during the pandemic
A lot of us are working from home during the COVID-19 pandemic. And the kids are home, like my six year old daughter, because schools are...

The CareerBeacon Team
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More companies asking staff to work from home (how to make it work for you)
You may have to get used to working from home. It’s becoming a major trend during the COVID-10 outbreak. Earlier this week we noted how...

The CareerBeacon Team
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