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 CareerBeacon Team
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Three Reasons You Should Hire Job Hoppers
Human Resource professionals and hiring managers are conditioned to screen out folks that demonstrate a lot of movement between jobs. ...
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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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Why You Shouldn’t List Irrelevant Skills in Your Resume
In the era of Applicant Tracking Systems that scan resumes for keywords, it can be tempting to pad your resume with as many credentials...
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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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One Behaviour That Turns Employers Off, and How To Avoid It
We know for a fact here at CareerBeacon that enthusiasm is one of the key deciding factors for employers when it comes to hiring. You...
The CareerBeacon Team
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One Really Good Interview Tip: Prepare the First Thing You Say
The most important sentence in any job interview is the very first thing you say. Despite this fact, most people don’t prepare for it at...
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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...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Your references aren’t who you think they are
Your professional references are your three most recent bosses, right? Wrong. Of course, almost all employers will ask you for a list of...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The Worst Question You Can Ask in a Job Interview
At some point during the job interview, the interviewer is going to ask you “Do you have any questions for me?” And, you must be prepared...
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New Research Demonstrates How Your First Impression Can Make or Break Your Chances
First impressions really last, and they can be difficult to overcome. Even just the expression that you have on your face when you first...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Five Resume Red Flags Employers Are Concerned About (and How To Fix Them)
Your resume is the first impression you make on a potential employer, usually well before you even meet them. (And if you blow that first...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The Sectors and Jobs Where It Takes the Most (and Least) Amount of Time To Get Hired
How long does it take to get hired for a new job in Canada right now? Depends on what line of work you’re in. Whether you are between...
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Top 10 Industries for High-Paying Jobs Without a Degree
If you think you’re worthless on the job market without a Bachelor’s degree, think again. True, the picture can seem bleak, with a...
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The Trouble With Cover Letters
Cover letters are debatable. Many people think that they are no longer necessary, while others are convinced that you must send one with...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The First Things Employers Look for in a Resume
It’s a fairly well established fact that hiring managers and recruiters only spend very short amounts of time on a resume. You don’t have...
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Networking for Introverts (No Schmoozing Required)
Are people always telling you that you need to “come out of your shell?” Find yourself leaving social gatherings early (or wishing that...
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How To Follow Up After a Job Interview
You’ve just finished the big job interview for the job you really want, and the employer says they should have a decision for you in a...
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Benefits of an Online Presence
If I Googled you or looked you up on social media, what would I find? A personal website? A Twitter account, a LinkedIn profile, an...
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Answers to the Most Frequently Asked Job Interview Questions
While every job interview is different, and will almost certainly contain some questions about the specific role you’re competing for,...
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