The most in-demand soft and hard skills for 2020
A new report has revealed the most in-demand soft and hard skills for 2020. If you’re looking to add to your skillset or wondering what...
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The CareerBeacon Team
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New Report Reveals Canada’s Most In-Demand Jobs – And How Much They Pay
It’s a good time to be looking for a new job in Canada. The economy added over 300,000 new positions in 2019, and the unemployment rate...
Kate Dole
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The worst things you can do on a resume
These are the top ten worst things you can do on a resume. They probably won’t shock you, but it’s good to be reminded. It often seems...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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“Emma,” the Office Worker of the Future, Has a Hunched Back and Red Eyes
“Emma,” the office worker of the future, has some unfortunate health issues, says a report that claims we have to change our work habits...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Study finds this increases productivity by 15%
Everyone is trying to increase productivity these days, do more in less time etc. So, news that you can actually achieve more with little...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Report: How much a Master’s degree boosts your salary by field of study
Graduating with a Master’s degree can boost your pay by an average of 40% – 47% in Canada. Those are the findings of a new study released...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Four reasons why December is a great time for finding a new job
It’s that time of year again – we’ve reached the last month of 2019. Many people get busy with their holiday plans and upcoming vacations...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Nearly Half of Canadian Millennials Work the Gig Economy
Nearly one in five Canadians is, or has at some point been, engaged in the gig economy. And if you look only at millennials, that number...
The CareerBeacon Team
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12 networking don’ts
Don’t mess up your job and career prospects with these networking don’ts. Networking is a necessity for anyone who wants to find a job...
The CareerBeacon Team
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What hiring managers wish you knew
If you’ve ever wonder what potential employers are thinking, we hope this article on what hiring managers wish you knew will shed some...
The CareerBeacon Team
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13 tips on how to use social media to get a job
Social media can be a great job hunting tool, but you have to use it properly. Read on for 13 tips on how to use social media to get a...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Four Easy Ways To Make Your Resume More Attractive to Employers
Even in a robust job market, most employers still receive applications from many more candidates for each job than they can reasonably...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Study Finds Employers Can Determine Your Social Status After Just a Few Words
A new study has found that hiring managers are judging you on your social status, which they can accurately determine after hearing you...
Elizabeth Bromstein
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Job hopping is on the rise – and that’s a good thing
Job hopping is the new normal. New research has shown that older millennials (those born in the early 1980s) have already switched jobs...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Win the Job Interview in Under 10 Minutes
Most employers make up their minds about candidates within the first few minutes of the interview. So, starting off strong and making the...
The CareerBeacon Team
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The most common career regrets
Regrets, we’ve all had a few. So, what are the most common career regrets? A new survey of 1,000 people, by resume service Zety, asked...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Tech skills are king: even lawyers need data analytics these days
If you’re considering going into the legal profession, you better polish up those tech skills. It’s been long considered a fact that soft...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How To Prep Your References. Yes, You Have To!
Prep your references before the hiring manager calls. Don’t skip this step. Here’s how to do it. I recently heard another story from an...
The CareerBeacon Team
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How To Answer “What Are Your Salary Expectations?”
One of the most common job search conundrums is how to answer the “what are your salary expectations?” question. This question might come...
The CareerBeacon Team
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Make lists of your accomplishments to increase your success
Do you have trouble thinking of your accomplishments when called upon to do so? Do you struggle to find examples to demonstrate your...
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