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February 10th, 2021

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs With a High School Diploma

Top 10 Highest Paying Jobs With a High School Diploma

Did you know that there are multiple rewarding and good paying job opportunities for people with a high school diploma? In addition, many of these jobs train candidates while on the job and do not need any special skill sets or additional college education. If you are on the hunt for a career choice that requires […]

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December 18th, 2020

Remote Working Tips: How To Become Friends With Your Co-workers

Remote Working Tips: How To Become Friends With Your Co-workers

If you’ve started a new job in Vancouver in 2020, you may find yourself struggling to connect with co-workers. The COVID-19 pandemic that has so many Canadians working from home has clearly changed work life. Beyond re-structuring the job market and limiting our new job search, the pandemic has us more isolated from colleagues than […]

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December 7th, 2020

8 Certifications to Impress Recruiters in 2020

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Whether you’re searching for jobs in Vancouver or abroad, certifications can help your resume stand out among the crowd. A certification will not only validate your skills but even allow you to earn 5-10% more on average than uncertified peers. But with the abundance of online programs now available, which certifications actually make a difference […]

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November 16th, 2020

Careers Canadians Don’t Want To Leave

Careers Canadians Don't Want To Leave

As many as 38% of Canadians currently holding jobs in Vancouver and other provinces have switched careers at least once. Moreover, more than one-third of those that have yet to do so are actively considering it or already conducting a job search to do so. Though this is an impressive reflection of the current degree […]

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November 6th, 2020

How to Find a Fulfilling Career in 5 Simple Steps

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We might wish that finding a fulfilling career would be as simple as a fairy godmother popping out of thin air, waving a wand and bippity boppitty boo, you’ve got the perfect job! But in reality, it involves a little more work and some career-oriented soul-searching. Finding jobs in Vancouver or BC can daunt, let […]

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October 20th, 2020

10 Questions To Ask Yourself When Choosing A Career

10 questions to ask yourself when choosing a career

Globally, most people will spend approximately one-third of their life working. Choosing a suitable career, therefore, can have a significant impact on your lifestyle, achievements, and overall happiness. Most People’s Job Market Access & Job Search Skills Are Insufficient There is some significant evidence that many people do not (or do not have the ability […]

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October 13th, 2020

How To Stay Focused On Your Career Goals

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The majority of people do not regularly set goals and 90%-97% fail to achieve them [1]. This is true whether a goal pertains to personal or professional achievement, whether or not it informs a person’s job search, and — perhaps most importantly — regardless of how important the goal is believed to be. How to […]

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October 4th, 2020

7 Professional Networking Tips for a Successful Career

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Nearly 80% of professionals agree that professional networking is a valuable tool for career progression [1]. Even so, one-quarter of currently-employed adults do not engage in active professional networking, and 38% of those who do struggle to maintain contact with their network. What is the most significant cause of this networking neglect? Insufficient time for […]

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September 30th, 2020

What You Should Do to Guarantee Your Career Success in 2020

What You Should Do to Guarantee Your Career Success in 2020

This has been a rollercoaster of a year, and you may wonder if it’s better to curl up in bed and Netflix the rest of the year away – or continue to work towards career success. Lucky for you, this year isn’t a complete wash! There are quite a few ways for you to keep […]

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September 18th, 2020

8 Tips to Follow for a Successful Career in 2020

8 tips to follow for a successful career in 2020

With the job market reeling from the effects of COVID-19, people are embarking on a very different job search in 2020. This is true whether it’s jobs in finance or education, jobs in Vancouver or in Tokyo, and working from home or returning to the office. It’s clear that the pandemic has fundamentally changed the […]

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