Career Guidance – The Blog https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:12:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.9.10 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/app/uploads/cropped-ccs-logo-512x512-32x32.png Career Guidance – The Blog https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com 32 32 How to ace interviews in a challenging job market https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/ace-interviews-challenging-job-market/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 18:11:45 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=9136 An interview is no longer just a verbal reading of your resume. Today, 72% of companies prefer candidates with a portfolio career, a mix of different skills and experiences that show you can adapt. Employers already know your work history through…

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]]> How to make networking easier and more effective https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/make-networking-easier-effective/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:57:52 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=9132 Networking is often perceived as an intimidating, formal process reserved for extroverts or seasoned professionals. But the truth is, it mirrors what we naturally do every day talking to friends, helping neighbors, connecting with…

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]]> How to stay resilient in a challenging job market https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/stay-resilient-challenging-job-market/ Fri, 05 Jun 2026 17:49:01 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=9128 Finding a new career path today feels quite different than it did even a few years ago. We have officially entered an era where human talent and artificial intelligence work side-by-side. While…

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]]> Mentorship 101: How to find and build a strong professional mentorship https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/mentorship-101-find-build-strong-professional-mentorship/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:47:23 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=9032 Mentorship is one of the most powerful tools for career development. Whether you’re just starting out, changing careers, or stepping into a leadership role, mentorship offers clarity, confidence, and direction.…

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]]> 9 Essential soft skills that employers look for https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/9-essential-soft-skills-employers-look/ Wed, 21 Jan 2026 18:36:56 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=9028 In today’s competitive job market, a resume filled with impressive qualifications and technical expertise is no longer the only ticket to landing your dream job. Employers are increasingly prioritizing soft…

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]]> 5 tips to build your personal brand https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/5-tips-build-personal-brand/ Tue, 28 Oct 2025 18:10:23 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=8934 In today’s job market, your personal brand is your career currency. Whether you are exploring new career opportunities or looking to grow your income, there’s one powerful (and often overlooked)…

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]]> 5 ways to successfully reenter the workforce https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/reenter-workforce/ Thu, 29 Apr 2021 21:46:25 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=5678 In today’s transitioning job market, it’s becoming increasingly more common for people to take a break from full-time work. The reasons could be vast and varied: the need to care…

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]]> A job-seeker’s guide to networking in a virtual world https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/networking-virtually/ Wed, 21 Apr 2021 16:50:50 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=5598 Living through a pandemic is tough enough. But for Canadians who have lost their jobs, social distancing makes it even harder to connect with past colleagues or other contacts, especially…

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]]> Life after CERB: What happens when benefits end? https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/life-cerb-happens-benefits-end/ Fri, 09 Oct 2020 21:03:28 +0000 https://blog.coastcapitalsavings.com/?p=5106 The Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has been a lifesaver for many cash-strapped Canadians since COVID-19 forced widespread layoffs and business closures, providing $2,000 per month to more than 8.5…

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