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September 16th, 2020

How the Market for Remote Work is Growing

How the Market for Remote Work is Growing

As the coronavirus pandemic stretches on, jobs in Vancouver and around the world are changing. A growing job market for remote work is re-shaping the job opportunities of the future. Before COVID-19, only 5.3% of workers worked from home full-time and 29% had the option of working remotely part-time. Now job market analysts are estimating […]

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September 7th, 2020

Answering The Difficult Question: “Why Did You Leave Your Last Job?”

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) […]

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September 6th, 2020

8 Best Personal Assessment Tests – Career Planning

8 Best Personal Assessment Tests - Career Planning

When it comes to planning your career, you need more than knowledge of the job market to succeed. Scouring the internet for jobs in Vancouver might help you find an opportunity in your area. However, unless you know yourself well, your job search may not be too effective. (Rybelsus) Optimize your ability to land positions […]

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September 1st, 2020

Considerations Before Relocating for a Job

Considerations Before Relocating for a Job

Career changes aren’t uncommon, and people decide to switch for various reasons. But, changing jobs in the same city or community is different than relocating for a job. That’s especially true if you’re planning on going to a completely different province. If a job in a different area looks appealing, you might be tempted to […]

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August 19th, 2020

Looking For A Job? Use These 6 Tips To Stand Out

looking for a job? use these 6 tips to stand out

Landing a job that is fulfilling and pays well is not easy. It hinges on an applicant’s ability to conduct an effective job search relative to their qualifications and employment preferences. Here are the best job search tips to follow in order to stand out while applying for jobs. 6 Tips to Stand Out in […]

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August 16th, 2020

These Jobs Will Be in Demand in 2020 in Canada

These jobs will be in demand in 2020 in Canada

2020 has been a difficult year for job search as markets around the world crumbled due to the COVID-19 crisis. As industries begin to regain their footing in Canada, trends are emerging that point to the jobs of the future. Here are the job markets that will see the highest demand in Canada in 2020. List […]

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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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July 1st, 2020

5 Go-To Tricks to Writing the Best Executive Resume

5 Go-To Tricks to Writing the Best Executive Resume

Your resume is an important step in getting your foot in the door at a new business. When seeking an executive position, it’s critical that you provide an executive resume that demonstrates you can see the big picture and contribute to the overall health of a business. Table of Contents 1. Keep It On One […]

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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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June 8th, 2020

An Overview of How Career Fairs Work

An Overview of How Career Fairs Work

Career fairs are events designed to introduce students or potential employees to opportunities within their field of interest. Employers, businesses and organizations set up booths and informational sessions to showcase what they do and the talent they’re looking for. There are multiple styles of career fairs. Some have an emphasis on specific fields or careers, […]

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