Imposter Syndrome is a real thing. How to stop it from stopping you
Are you a relatively successful professional adult who is terrified you’re about to get exposed for the fraud you are? Do you think the...
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Hot career path spotlight: Creative and technology jobs employers are struggling to fill right now
A new survey of hundreds of advertising and marketing hiring decision makers has revealed the key roles for which they are experiencing...
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Employer Survey: The Top Seven Mistakes Recent Graduates Make in the Job Search
It’s that time of year again. A new cohort of graduates will hit the job market with newly minted degrees, polished resumes, and high...
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10 Cool and Unusual Jobs That Are Actually Viable Careers
If you’re looking to enter the job market, or change careers, and none of those common, everyday gigs interests you, maybe we can help....
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How to Cold Email a Potential Employer
Here’s something you should know about the job market – a lot of it is hidden. How much depends on who you ask. Some say 80% of jobs are...
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The One Skill That Really Matters on a Resume for a High-Paying Job
It’s not the fancy school that you went to or the latest programming language you’ve learned that will land you the fattest paycheques....
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Five Proven Methods for Calming Your Job Interview Anxiety
A job interview is a stressful situation. You have a lot riding on this one meeting. Being hired for a new job can be life-changing, and...
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How To Read a Job Description (What Savvy Job Seekers Should Look For)
There is valuable information hidden in job descriptions that many candidates fail to take advantage of. Here’s what you can watch for...
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Study Reveals What Hiring Managers Are Looking for in Sales Job Candidates
Workers in low-wage jobs sometimes have few options for moving up the ladder. Many better jobs require education and experience that are...
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Why skip university and go into skilled trades instead
Skilled trades are hurting for workers, which is driving up wages in those jobs, while people are flocking to university to get degrees...
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Eight skills you can learn in a month or less for free or cheap
We all know that in most cases, the broader our skillset the greater our value in the job market. But the idea of learning new skills can...
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The Worst Cover Letter Ever (and How To Fix It)
Some of the most commonly asked career advice questions are about writing cover letters. People wonder if they still need to send one at...
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The Highest Paying Jobs in Canada and the USA
Two sources, The Edmonton Gazette and 24/7 Wall Street released lists of the “highest” paying jobs this week in both Canada and the...
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Employers Need To Stop Ghosting Candidates After the Interview
Do you call job candidates back after every interview to let them know whether they got the job or not? If not, you might want to start....
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Five Essential Career Skills You Gain From Customer Service Training
If you can’t find that first job in your chosen profession, but there is a service industry position available, take it. People sometimes...
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How To Get the Career and Salary Benefits From Job-Hopping (Without a Negative Reputation)
One of the surest ways to boost your paycheque is to change jobs. A new company that is trying to hire you will cough up more money than...
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Should I tell my boss? 7 top tips for job searching while employed
Even if you are employed, at some point, you’re probably going to have to start job hunting. This is partly because most companies in...
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By the Numbers: Canadian Employers Reveal How They Screen Job Applications
Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes after you apply for a job opening? A new survey of hundreds of Canadian employers reveals how...
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How To Write Your First Resume
A resume is a marketing document. It should highlight your interest, skills, and qualifications for a specific job – to sell your...
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What everyone at a company makes
Do you ever wonder what everyone around you is making? Where do you stack up? Salaries at most companies are extremely wide-ranging. And...
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