The pandemic has created desperate times and a climate ripe for job scams in Canada. Here are some signs that job is BS. The COVID-19 pandemic has created desperate times and this means a lot of people are on the hunt for jobs and in need of an income – making us all more vulnerable …
Hiring managers ghosting job candidates is way too common. According to a recent survey, more than a third of job candidates said the last company that rejected them did so by not telling them anything. And I suspect the numbers are even higher in some industries, because we hear so much about it. And job …
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A new study has found evidence that drinking protects your brain as you age. Light to moderate drinking may preserve brain function in older people. This is according to a new study from the University of Georgia that looked at the link between booze consumption and changes in cognitive function over time among middle-aged and …
A person’s name is to that person, the sweetest, most important sound in any language. Here’s how to remember people’s names Remembering people’s names is important when it comes to career success. People notice when you remember their names, and it makes them feel good about you. They also notice when you forget their name. …
Many people think a university degree is the only way to succeed, but that isn’t today’s reality. Check out this list of jobs that don’t require a degree. No degree? No problem. It’s been a long time coming but the world is slowly moving away from the whole “You won’t be anything if you don’t …
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Should you work for free? It’s hard to decide when to put in time for nothing and when to say no. Here are four times when you should consider it, and some examples of unpaid gigs that led to paid ones. So, someone has asked you to do work for free. Should you do it? …
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The Body Shop is embracing open hiring, meaning employees will be hired on a first-come, first-served basis, practically no questions asked. This is cool. The Body Shop will start hiring people to work in its retail stores on a first-come, first-served basis, with no interview or background check. According to Fast Company, the Body Shop …
Thirty per cent of people don’t wash their hands after using the washroom. And of the 70% that do, only 50% are washing their hands properly. If only they would, we could slow the mass spread of disease, like the coronavirus. In other words, everything you touch when you’re out in public is gross and …
Writing is a skill that is in high demand and can dramatically increase your hireability and value on the job market. A study conducted a couple of years ago found that 73.4% of employers are looking for a candidate with strong written communication skills. According to Inc.com, “Written communication was the number three most desired …
There are those who love to correct other people’s grammar, spelling, typos, and orthography. You know the type. They think they are very smart. Unfortunately for them, however, research has shown that severely incompetent people are the ones who think they’re the smartest. So, it’s probably best to be careful with this sort of thing. …