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Career Planning

July 10th, 2020

BCJobs.ca Research: Top Job Trends 2020

BCJobs.ca Research: Top Job Trends 2020

As out-of-sorts as 2020 has been so far, we know many are eagerly looking forward to when the job market and employment go back to normal. Though we’re not sure the world will ever be the same post-CoVID, in anticipation of some normality, we’ve put together top job trends for this year. The job trends […]

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June 22nd, 2020

Jobs in Marketing That Are High in Demand

Jobs in Marketing That Are High in Demand

Before we launch into areas of demand, let’s explore what marketing is. The term covers a wide variety of skills, positions and goals – so it’s easy to get lost. Marketing most commonly promotes business, product or service sales, but is also used to increase engagement with an organization, business or company [1]. Though you […]

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May 25th, 2020

Careers Where You Can Work From Home

Careers Where You Can Work From Home

With continued uncertainty about how CoVID-19 will shape our present and future, there is a rise in remote and at-home positions and careers. Though some employees feel frustrated and fatigued from working from home, others have discovered the many joys working from home can bring. If you’re now looking into working remotely as a permanent […]

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May 21st, 2020

Top Careers That Allow You to Travel the World

Top Careers That Allow You to Travel the World

Most of us are not lucky enough to have travel agent parents with the ability to travel the world. We may wish we were Lexie Alford (the girl who traveled to every country by the time she was 21), but the sad truth is most of us spend very little time traveling, and lots of […]

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May 19th, 2020

How to Get A Job With No Experience

How to Get A Job With No Experience

If you find yourself in the position of looking for a job and realize you have little to no experience, you may feel overwhelmed. Be realistic about job opportunities. There are lots of entertaining movies about accidentally landing great jobs, but don’t be fooled. Trading Places is funny – but isn’t reality. The key is […]

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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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April 30th, 2020

How to Live Without A Job

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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 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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April 25th, 2019

12 Ways To Appear More Professional & Confident At Work

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Is it important to appear professional and confident when you already know the tricks of the trade? Yes, it’s eminent if you want to move ahead in your career. Being confident isn’t inherent. It is not something we are born with. But we can achieve it through diligence and everyday practice. If you want to […]

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February 27th, 2019

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

4 Tips to Be An Engaged Remote Employee

Remote work can be a dream scenario for some. In fact, it is often expressed that those who desire to work solo, in quiet environments, and on their own schedule are the most successful remote employees. Recently, we’ve discussed tips to stay productive at work. However, working remotely serves up its own unique set of […]

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