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BCJobs.ca Team

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May 6th, 2020

Top Companies That Are Hiring During The Coronavirus

Top Companies That Are Hiring During The Coronavirus

Current State Of The Job Market The coronavirus outbreak has, so far, had dramatic consequences for the job market. Almost overnight, social distancing and stay-at-home orders limited job search options and increased competition for the positions that remain open, thereby minimizing the chances of job search success [1]. Yet some companies — especially those categorized […]

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May 6th, 2020

Job Search Tips: Top 15 Words to Include on Your Resume

Job Search Tips Top 15 Words to Include on Your Resume

For many hiring managers, the wording of a candidate’s resume can make or break their chances of job search success. Using ineffective, misleading, or unvaried language leads to the rejection of as many as seven out of every ten applications for any given job posting [1]. Consequently, job consultants frequently recommend learning what words to […]

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May 6th, 2020

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

Things Your Manager Doesn’t Tell You

If you’ve ever spent time in a workplace where you have felt unsure, dismissed, or were passed up for a promotion, you may need some insider information. There are some things your manager will never tell you, though it may be in the best interest of the company and your career to know them. We’ve […]

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May 5th, 2020

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

Looking for a job can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Often, part of the stress is not knowing whether you’re moving on to the next hiring phase – or if a recruiter even likes you. To help ease that stress we’ve put together some signs that you may be exactly […]

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April 30th, 2020

How to Live Without A Job

How-to-Live-Without-A-Job

From permanently couch-surfing, to pulling a Michael Wigge and traveling the world for free, there are some crazy ways to live jobless. Tiring of the 9-to-5 experience is relatable. Perhaps you want to spend more time traveling the world, exploring a freer lifestyle, and richer social connections. Perhaps you want to bow out of the […]

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April 28th, 2020

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Important Things You Need To Include In Your Resume

Let’s face it, writing a resume can be tricky, it’s a piece of paper solely for you to sell yourself to potential employers. That’s why you need to be as confident as you can when writing it up. But not everyone has the ability do this with ease. Many of us tend to undervalue ourselves […]

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April 23rd, 2020

BC Jobs: Hosts 1st Virtual Marketing Career Fair

BC Jobs Hosts 1st Virtual Marketing Career Fair

On April 20, 2020, BC Jobs ran “Virtual Marketing Talent Day” from 1pm to 3pm. The focus of this premier virtual career fair was on marketing-related positions such as marketing analytics, customer success, content writing, design, and branding. In terms of candidates, we had a mix of entry-level candidates and experienced candidates from various backgrounds […]

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April 12th, 2020

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

7 Mistakes You Should Never Make in a Job Interview

A few sweaty handshakes, no glass of water and a chair that squeaks with every movement. We’ve all had that dreadful interview. Many things can go wrong between receiving an invitation and the end of your job interview. We have compiled a list of 7 mistakes that could tank your interview, from preparation to communication […]

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