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...
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Kate Dole
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
The CareerBeacon Team
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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
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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
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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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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
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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...
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