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...
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The CareerBeacon Team
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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 –...
Peter Harris
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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...
The CareerBeacon Team
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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Five things to do right away when you lose your job
Obviously being let go from a job is a setback, but it doesn’t have to derail your career. We had an enquiry from a reader who had...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Job interview checklist – 18 things to do before the interview
When the time comes to wow ’em, refer to our job interview checklist and make sure you do everything on it! Heading to a job interview?...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Getting a reference from an employer who fired you?
Can you use a previous employer as a reference if they terminated your employment? One reader wanted to know. Hi CareerBeacon! I worked...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Survey: Candidates Are Telling the Wrong Lies in Their Job Applications
It turns out that most people lie in their resumes and during job interviews, and companies hire them anyway. Those are the findings of a...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The 17 biggest job interview mistakes
Don’t make these 17 major job interview mistakes that could cost your the position, even before the end of the interview. Prepping for a...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Some of the Best Summer Jobs for 2020 Are Hiring Now
It’s time to find your summer job for the 2020 season right now. Wait, what? You may be thinking that it’s February, there is so much...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Questions to be ready for in a teaching job interview
So you want to be a teacher? Good call. You have the chance to work with children and young people, share your passion for learning, and...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Essential career tool: Prepare your elevator pitch
Whether you are actively looking for a new job or are just open to potential opportunities that come your way, it is a good idea to have...
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