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A Guide to Writing Your Next Cover Letter

Imagine you are applying for a job, and you nailed your resume, but then you notice a cover letter is required with the application. You think about how much time you spent on your resume and are dreading having to...

Benefits of on-the-job training and what is it

If you made it through your interview and landed the position, there is still a ways to go. Whether you left your old job or are starting your career, new employees have to undergo some form of training. More specifically,...

Technical Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

If you are entering the IT industry, most likely, you will experience a technical interview. A technical interview is not like your typical job interview. While the two share some similarities, that are additional steps needed to prepare for your...

Five Tips for a resume walk-through

You made it to the final round of interviews and you hear: “Walk me through your resume.” This question might seem simple enough, but it is one you should spend time preparing for. Even though it’s tempting, avoid regurgitating your...

“Why are you leaving your current job?”– How to Answer and Examples

If you are transitioning from one job to another, you have probably also been researching common interview questions and came across the dreaded question of "why do you want to leave your job?". To answer this question, begin to look...

6 Common Online Interview Questions and How to Answer Them

With the plethora of questions out there, it can feel like a daunting task to prepare answers for your online interview. Fortunately, we have collected some of the most common interview questions and have suggestions on how to answer them....

Tips to Ace your Video Interview

Covid-19 has played a significant role in changing hiring practices. If you are used to preparing for in-person interviews, don’t let the idea of a video interview psych you out. Keep in mind that video interviews are not much different...

5 Tips and 3 Warning Signs for a Successful Phone Screening

With an increase in jobs going remote, telephone screenings can be an excellent tool for sorting through candidates. Phone screenings can allow an employer to limit physical contact and not waste time on lacklustre candidates. For starters, let's look at...

Hiring in a Tough Candidate’s Market

Historically economic ups and downs were the determinants of the intensity of the competition between candidates. Since the beginning of 2020, there has been a lot of economic uncertainty for employers and employees. Many companies are downsizing and laying off...