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BCJobs.ca Team

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July 12th, 2022

When is the best time of the year to apply for jobs?

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A job search requires a lot of your labor and attention. It might be more tiring than the actual job. Wouldn’t it be nice to know when you have a chance of getting hired by your dream instead of applying for random organizations on the BCJobs board? There are times in the year when you […]

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June 17th, 2022

5 Online, No Experience Legitimate Jobs

5 Online, No Experience Legitimate Jobs

There is no way you haven’t come across one of those comments on an article where the poster claims you can earn $1000 in two hours with no experience or some equally ridiculous amount. If you keep up on the news on job scams, you probably roll your eyes and go about your day as […]

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June 17th, 2022

How to improve your LinkedIn profile?

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You might be applying for jobs with your resume on BCJobs, but your potential employer would still be checking your LinkedIn profile. The interviewer gets more detailed information about you and can check if your profile matches the job description. Therefore, improving your LinkedIn profile significantly raises your chances of getting that interview call. You […]

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June 17th, 2022

Transferable Skills: What Are Employers Looking For?

Transferable Skills: What Are Employers Looking For?

Employers are always looking for specific keywords in your resume, no matter the position you’re applying for. This typically ranges from words such as creative to leadership and communication skills. We call these transferable skills, as these skills can be used and transferred from one job to another. They enable candidates to take up job […]

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June 14th, 2022

Online employment and job scams – How to know you got scammed?

Online employment and job scams - How to know you got scammed?

Online job hunts and consequential remote employment have been on the rise since the pandemic. This is advantageous because you could accept jobs from anywhere in the world. But sometimes, this means conducting the entire onboarding process remotely, which naturally increases the chances of scams.  Job searching websites such as BCJobs conduct thorough research before […]

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June 6th, 2022

There’s More to a First Job Than the Salary

There’s More to a First Job Than the Salary

When you’re fresh out of college, it’s common to get distracted by the huge monthly pay and hourly rates. If you crack this interview, you wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of your life.  However, that’s an absurd idea. While money can buy happiness, it can’t do so at the cost of your mental […]

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May 30th, 2022

How to Use LinkedIn When You’re NOT Looking for a Job

How to Use LinkedIn When You’re NOT Looking for a Job

LinkedIn has long evolved from a simple website for job search to professionals’ social media. It’s the one trump card you have to ascertain you always have work lined up even when you’re not actively looking for a job. It’s a tool for career advancement as it is for simply forming strong connections with people […]

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May 23rd, 2022

The Journey of Healing After Leaving a Toxic Workplace

The Journey of Healing After Leaving a Toxic Workplace

Leaving a toxic workplace is like letting go of an emotionally abusive ex. You’re sort of battered, and your confidence is at an all-time low. Sometimes, you think you weren’t doing your job correctly, not that they were being unfair. Trying to look for a new job with this mindset can be taxing. There’s also […]

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May 16th, 2022

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

We all need some skills if we want to grow in our personal and professional lives. Sometimes, having some of these personal skills helps our professional life and vice versa. Let’s look at the six skills you should have before you begin your job hunt.  6 Skills for Personal and Professional Growth 1. Time management […]

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May 9th, 2022

Importance of employee empowerment to your work culture

Importance of employee empowerment to your work culture

Do you know what all successful businesses have in common? Motivated, responsible, and engaged employees can run the business in your absence. You can only achieve this through employee empowerment. When your employees feel the organization values them, trusts their decision, and rewards them handsomely for their effort, you can see the result in their […]

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