The pandemic continues to force people across the world stuck to remain indoors. To slow down the spread of the deadly virus, most governments have urged their citizens to avoid gatherings in groups of 10 or more. Naturally, the operations of companies and other workplaces have been adversely affected. To compensate for the sudden halt […]
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Interview Advice
September 7th, 2020
Answering The Difficult Question: “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”
The current job market — both for BC jobs and abroad — observes talent scarcity among job applicants. That is, most interviewers and hiring managers find that at least 42% of applicants for any given job opening are categorically un- or under-qualified. This scarcity has forced recruitment teams to assign other characteristics (besides hard skills) […]
Read MoreMay 14th, 2020
Success! 10 Tweaks To Ace Your Remote Job Interview
Remote job interviews have become increasingly commonplace, but they pose more challenges than interviewing face-to-face. They’re a completely different experience, so it’s only reasonable that the way you prepare and what you do during them must be carefully considered. Being interviewed in a video call is daunting enough, and the last thing you want to […]
Read MoreMay 6th, 2020
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 […]
Read MoreMay 5th, 2020
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 […]
Read MoreApril 12th, 2020
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 […]
Read MoreFebruary 5th, 2018
8 Tips for Your Next Phone Interview
A great resume is no longer enough to get you a dream job. Many companies are now using external recruiters that first conduct a thorough telephone interview before inviting you to visit the company. Recruiters who go through a pile of resumes will usually identify from 10 to 20 most interesting candidates and call them. […]
Read MoreOctober 13th, 2015
4 Methods of Effective Interview Preparation
As a job seeker in today’s information age, there are numerous resources and articles that can be foundon tips and tricks associated with effectively interviewing for a position. In order for candidates to best equip themselves for an interview, they need to first assess their current interviewing skills and then determine what tools are needed […]
Read MoreJune 18th, 2015
Interview Basics
Despite the etiquette, formality, and inevitable fear factor, job interviews can actually be enjoyable as well as extremely informative.
Read MoreFebruary 25th, 2015
Cold Calling Your Way to a New Job
Next to public speaking, cold calling might be the scariest thing people try to avoid doing at all costs.
It can also be a very effective and underutilized method for career-minded individuals like yourself to separate yourself from other job searchers who don’t think about doing it.
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