Why trying too hard hurts your odds of landing a job
Desperation kills any chance of being taken seriously
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The uncomfortable truth about today’s job market
Employers get the blame, but it’s job seekers’ own behaviour that affects their chances of getting hired
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In today’s job market, being qualified is not enough
Today’s job market runs on visibility and connections, not résumés and job postings
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The way you talk about your job search is costing you opportunities
Blaming a “broken” hiring system for your job search struggles can become a self-fulfilling prophecy
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Balancing fun and professionalism at the Christmas office party
Ten tips to ensure you make a great impression
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Want to know why you aren’t getting hired?
It’s not the state of the job market. It’s you
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You can’t get hired if no one knows you’re looking for a job
Telling friends, neighbours and colleagues you’re job searching is still the most effective way to find work
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The workers employers avoid may be the ones they need most
Older workers are vital to Canada’s economy, but employers rarely take advantage of what they offer
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7 habits of highly unsuccessful people
These seven habits will test your patience and wear down your meetings, your team and everyone’s morale
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Ghosting is the clearest sign that civility is in decline
Once seen as cowardly, ghosting has become routine in workplaces and relationships
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