An Easy Way To Deliver More Confident, Polished Answers in a Video Job Interview
Conducting job interviews via webcams instead of in person became the norm over the past the year out of necessity, and it doesn’t look...
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Peter Harris
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Canadian employers reveal increased hiring intentions for the spring of 2021
A new survey of the hiring intentions of Canadian employers across the country reveals which regions are expecting to see the greatest...
Peter Harris
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Want To Write a Winning Resume? Do This First
Before sit down to write your resume, take the time to do some research. Spending even a few minutes looking into the company you want to...
Peter Harris
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How To Handle COVID-19 Gaps in Your Resume
Having unexplained periods of unemployment in your work record has often been seen as a red flag to potential employers. Many recruiters...
Peter Harris
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Less is more: Why you might want to have fewer people in your professional network
It may sound counter-intuitive to suggest that you might benefit from having fewer professional contacts and a smaller network, but it is...
Peter Harris
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Employer survey: The graduates and degrees in the highest demand for 2021
Wondering what to study for the most lucrative return on your educational investment? The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and...
Peter Harris
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Want To Nail an Interview? Have These Four Specific Examples Ready To Go
A good deal of the job interview time is dedicated to the employer formulating an assessment of your personality. They want to get a feel...
Peter Harris
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The Best Places To Live and Work in Canada Right Now (Are in Atlantic Canada)
The top workplace trend of the past year has to be working from home. Across industries, most workers who can perform their jobs remotely...
Peter Harris
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‘Breadcrumbing:’ The New Job Search Hurdle To Overcome
Have you been ‘breadcrumbed’ by a potential employer? Competing for a new job in Canada’s current market can be challenging enough, and...
Peter Harris
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The Important Job Interview Question Employers Aren’t Asking – But You’re Answering Anyway
In a job interview, employers are evaluating your most important character traits that will impact how you will perform on the job. You...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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4 changes to make to your resume every time you apply for a job
Customizing your resume for each job you apply to is key. Here are 4 changes to make to your resume every time you apply for a job. It’s...
Peter Harris
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Why Most Employers Are Giving the Cold Shoulder to Your Cover Letter
Are you still including cover letters with your job applications? Because nobody reads them. Traditionally, the standard was to apply for...
Kate Dole
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Has working from home has gone too far? Economists are concerned
Are we headed for an employment and real estate crash? Some Canadian economists see dark clouds on the horizon. Many Canadians have...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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The Top 10 Qualities Hiring Managers Look for in New Hires
Who you are as a person matters as much as what you can do. Here are the top 10 qualities hiring managers look for in new hires We’re...
Kate Dole
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How to turn your duties and responsibilities into accomplishments on your resume
Most people are listing “duties and responsibilities” on their resumes. A more effective way of representing yourself is framing these...
Peter Harris
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One Powerful Tip for Making a Personal Connection During a Virtual Job Interview
January is traditionally one of the top months of the year for hiring. Companies are launching their projects and plans for the new year,...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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How to use numbers in your resume
Using numbers in your resume is one of the best ways to get a hiring manager’s attention. Here’s how to include numbers to impress....
Peter Harris
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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....
Elizabeth Bromstein
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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...
Peter Harris
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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...
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