Few jobs are calling you back, and the ones that do aren’t interested in hiring you. It’s hard to deal with, but it’s not the end of the world, and it’s certainly not the end of your career journey. Pick yourself back up, re-evaluate your application and interview, and figure out why you’re not getting […]
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Your cover letter could be the one thing standing between you and your dream job! Yes, cover letters should be short and concise so you may think you can write a quick one and get away with it, but those three paragraphs are important and every little detail may be scrutinized. Here are four cover […]
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The interview can be one of the most emotionally taxing aspects of a job search. Nerves can get the best of even the most extroverted and confident among us. So, what can you do to help ease those nerves and enter your interview composed and confident? Confidence comes from a place of being self-assured in […]
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“Can you explain this gap in your work history?” It’s a job interview question dreaded by many, specifically those who have that gap after being laid off. But you can leverage this question into something positive that could secure you a brand new job. 1. Be Honest You should never lie on your application or […]
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Hiring managers have plenty of things that they look for during an interview, and some of them are things you can’t plan, rehearse or, sometimes, directly answer a question with. Here are four things that hiring managers secretly want to see from their applicants. 1. Demonstrate that you’re prepared A ton of research should go […]
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Writing a follow-up email sounds so simple until you actually sit down to do it. This email may be your final chance at a good impression with the company – you have to make sure it’s a good one. But how exactly do you do that? Here are some answers to commonly asked questions about […]
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I remember once sitting down to an interview for a company I desperately wanted to join. The role was for a very well-known Canadian fashion brand I had wanted to work with since I was a junior in high school. I also remember exactly how the hiring manager began the interview. She started off by […]
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Everyone makes mistakes, and yet, they can still cost you a job before you even have it! Maybe you submit your job application and only realize after that you addressed your cover letter to the wrong company, or you’ve made a few typos throughout your resume. Maybe you nail all of those things, head into […]
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You’ve studied up on the company culture, you know everything there is to know about the field, but then your interviewer asks a question that stumps you: “tell me about yourself”, maybe, or “what are your hobbies?” We’ve all been there before – it’s not a matter of not knowing yourself, but how should you […]
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Executive-level interviews are the biggest job interviews you could possibly have. It’s not as daunting as it sounds, though – if you’ve got years of leadership experience and plenty of industry knowledge to back up your skills, it can go over smoothly. As with any job interview, catalog your own experiences, learn everything you can […]
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