Nailing that first interview – 10 tips for coming across well in job interviews
by Guest Author, Charlotte Grundy You might think you are the perfect candidate for the job, and, chances are, if you have reached the interview stage, your future employer thinks you are too. On paper at any rate. But, there’s a big difference between selling yourself on paper, and selling yourself to a roomful of…
Read MoreWhat should you do if you’ve been fired or laid off?
by Guest Author, James Battiston Amid economic uncertainty, you need systems to help you get back on your feet quickly. The pandemic saw a huge shakeup in the employment sector. Some industries crumbled under the effects of lockdowns, while tech companies thrived and grew as Canadians moved online for their needs. Shopify was one example,…
Read More9 Tips for Finding a Job After Age 50
by Guest Author, Kathleen Coxwell If you are older than 50 or already retired, these tips can help you find the perfect job to keep bringing in cash. Working as long as possible is a recommended retirement strategy for almost everyone. There are so many benefits to working as long as possible, and they are not…
Read More8 Effective Tips to Secure the Highest Possible Salary
by Guest Author, Laura Gesualdi-Gilmore The pandemic, and the Great Resignation that came with it, may have put a lot of people in the market for new jobs. In 2021, an average of more than 3.98 million workers quit their job each month. This marks the highest rate of workers willingly leaving jobs since the…
Read MoreThis Is Kevin O’Leary’s No. 1 Job Interview Tip
by Guest Author, Maurie Backman Since the start of the pandemic recovery, Americans have been quitting their jobs in droves and seeking out better opportunities. If you’re looking to get a new job, you may have to update your resume and do some networking to get your foot in the door. But from there, there’s another…
Read MoreIt’s Time To Up Your Social Media Job-Search Game
by Guest Author, Jack Kelly By now, you’ve seen the writing on the wall. Layoffs, hiring freezes and job offers being rescinded are the unfortunate new corporate trends. Businesses are in cost-cutting mode, fearful of the adverse effects of a possible global recession. Some companies, such as the Mom Project, are letting go of people in anticipation of “economic uncertainty”…
Read MoreHow To Explain Employment Termination During a Job Search
by Guest Author, Miles Oliver It is hard to be terminated from a job, but it is often even more difficult to explain why you were terminated during a future job interview. If an interviewing manager asks you about what happened, it can be easy to quickly get defensive or try to make up stories…
Read MoreHow to Research a Manager Before a Job Interview
by Guest Author, Leslie Stevens-Huffman Studies show that a competent boss is linked to higher employee job satisfaction, success, promotions and work-life balance. Yet many job seekers don’t see the job interview process as a prime opportunity to evaluate whether a prospective manager is right for them. Unless you scope out the manager beforehand, you may miss…
Read More13 Bad Interview Habits That Will Keep You From Being Hired
by Guest Author, Gabrielle Olya Getting called for a job interview — especially now, in an extremely difficult job market — is a major feat in itself. Of course, you want to make it to the next round or, even better, get a call offering you the job. Unfortunately, it doesn’t always work out that way. Sometimes…
Read MoreHow To Showcase Your Critical Thinking Skills During a Job Interview Process
by Guest Author, Frankie Wallace When you are looking to secure a professional or executive-level position, you need to have more than just a few years of experience and a brightly-colored resume. You also need to impress during the application and interview stages. You can do that by showing off your skills and demonstrating how…
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