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Resume writing tips and tricks to land more interviews
As the COVID-19 pandemic changes the business landscape, networking opportunities for young professionals may be limited. For many, the only way to make an impression with a potential employer is with their resumes. This is no easy task. According to Glassdoor, for every job opening, an average of 250 resumes are submitted, and only four to six candidates are called for an interview. With the odds stacked against them, it’s essential for prospective hires to create a professional resume that stands out from the rest. These tips will cover ground beyond the basics, as there are countless templates online to format a resume. Instead, the focus will be on fine-tuning a…
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Coping with screen time-induced stress during COVID-19
As Canadians adapt to the COVID-19 pandemic, using technology has become essential for communication and entertainment. However, this increased screen time has taken a physical and mental toll on many users. As companies embrace telecommuting, for many, the average workday now consists of eight hours at home sitting at a computer. Leisure time has also become increasingly digital, with a July health report by Statistics Canada stating that two-thirds of Canadians increased their consumption of TV and internet since March shutdowns. At first, the effects of these changes may have passed unnoticed, but as weeks turned to months, people have felt many physical and mental symptoms of extra screen time, including digital…
