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How To Address Your Cover Letter (When You Don’t Know the Hiring Manager’s Name)
A CareerBeacon reader asked us about a job application dilemma she was having. She wants to personalize her cover letter for the specific...
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Study: How to become the best there is at what you do
One way to achieve maximum job security and open doors for the top jobs in your field would be to become the sought-after expert, the...
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The 10 worst job interview mistakes (study)
A new survey lists the worst job interview mistakes according to 300 hiring managers. UK job site, CV Library – surveyed 300 employers to...
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Study: What Canadian Hiring Managers Are Looking for in Candidates
A new study of hiring managers in the technology sector in Canada has revealed their top priorities when evaluating potential hires....
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Canadian employers reveal their hiring plans for the remainder of 2019
A new survey of the hiring intentions of Canadian companies indicates that two East Coast cities are expected to be the among the big...
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Starting Off Right: How To Answer the Very First Question in Most Job Interviews
First impressions count. Starting your job interview off on the right note can set you up for a successful meeting, so it’s important to...
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The Six Essential Life Skills That Everyone Needs
The World Health Organization has identified six critical life skills necessary for everyone to have to live a happy, successful and...
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How To Avoid Five of the Most Common Job Seeking Pitfalls
Some simple mistakes on the job hunt often hold people back from the career opportunities they want. Canada is experiencing a period of...
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The 10 most valuable university degrees in Canada for 2019
It’s almost time to hit the books, kids. Back to school season is fast approaching. Of course, not all fields of study pay off the same...
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The Fastest Growing Jobs for Women
A new report has listed the fastest-growing jobs for women. Women make up nearly half (47%) of the North American workforce. And,...
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Study: Canadian Employers Don’t Know What Workers Want
A series of surveys and reports have come out recently that all seem to reveal the same thing: Canadian companies really don’t understand...
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The top career paths (and most marketable skills) of philosophy and language grads
So, what are you going to do with that philosophy degree? A new study looks at the career paths of university grads and compares the...
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This Is More Important Than Your Education to Hiring Managers
Your level of self confidence is significantly more important to employers than your education. A new survey by TopInterview and Resume...
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Study reveals the best strategies for getting a raise
If you believe you should be making more money, you are certainly not alone. A recent Gallup poll found that four in 10 workers feel they...
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Overqualified? New study says you should probably hide it
The job search: you just can’t win. You work hard, improve your skillset, and add to your qualifications. Then what? Employers just think...
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11 Ways To Upgrade Your Resume and Increase Your Chances of Landing Any Job
You always want to make your job application materials to be the best they can be. Use these 11 tips to upgrade your resume and increase...
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Twelve up and coming professions to watch
Technology is changing, and the world of work is changing with it. A new report on futuristic jobs shows the impact that drones, AI, and...
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Five Things You Must Do Before Applying for Any Job
There it is. The job that you really want just became available online. Should you fire off that resume right away so that you are among...
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30 Affordable Places To Live and Work Remotely
If you live in a big city, it can often feel like all your time is spent working just to pay the bills, with little or no time or money...
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How To Write a Thank You Note in Just Four Sentences (With Examples)
Sending a thank-you note to an employer is a smart move. For one thing, it is just good manners to thank someone for taking the time to...
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