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Interview Advice

August 15th, 2023

11 Job Interview Strategies to Ensure Success

11 Job Interview Strategies to Ensure Success

Entering the job interview room can be daunting, but it’s often the pivotal moment in the job search process. Both the company and you evaluate mutual compatibility. For that very reason, being well-prepared is not just recommended, it’s essential. Here, we present 11 job interview strategies to ensure you walk out with a higher chance […]

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December 28th, 2022

How To Write an Elevator Pitch

How To Write an Elevator Pitch

A good elevator pitch: what is it? It is the one that is noticed and creates a genuine interest in you among individuals. You establish a long-lasting relationship with a strategic customer or land you the job of your desires. How To Write an Elevator Pitch You want to grab attention quickly, whether introducing yourself […]

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July 12th, 2022

When is the best time of the year to apply for jobs?

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A job search requires a lot of your labor and attention. It might be more tiring than the actual job. Wouldn’t it be nice to know when you have a chance of getting hired by your dream instead of applying for random organizations on the BCJobs board? There are times in the year when you […]

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June 6th, 2022

There’s More to a First Job Than the Salary

There’s More to a First Job Than the Salary

When you’re fresh out of college, it’s common to get distracted by the huge monthly pay and hourly rates. If you crack this interview, you wouldn’t have to worry for the rest of your life.  However, that’s an absurd idea. While money can buy happiness, it can’t do so at the cost of your mental […]

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March 31st, 2022

Business Casual Attire — A Guide

Business Casual Attire — A Guide

The outfit you don in a formal environment is known as business attire. You may pick how to appear for an interview or a conference based on the sort of workplace you operate in. The goal of a casual corporate outfit is to appear tidy and well-dressed while maintaining a laidback and sophisticated attitude. Business […]

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December 16th, 2021

How to Prepare For A Sales Job Interview

How to Prepare For A Sales Job Interview

Sales jobs are still quite popular, as can be ascertained from the many candidates opting for these roles worldwide. In the US itself, more than 13 million people are engaged in sales and related occupations at present (according to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics).  A career in sales may seem quite promising, but be aware […]

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March 9th, 2021

Best Way to Plan a Remote Interview

Best Way to Plan a Remote Interview

Remote interviews have become quite popular due to the recent pandemic. Interviews are an extremely useful tool to judge a candidate’s expertise and capabilities. However, most of us aren’t very familiar with taking remote interviews because they weren’t necessary before. An interview helps you to judge whether a candidate is the right fit for your company. […]

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February 22nd, 2021

Outstanding Tips for a Successful Remote Interview

Outstanding Tips for a Successful Remote Interview

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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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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May 14th, 2020

Success! 10 Tweaks To Ace Your Remote Job Interview

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 […]

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