In each issue of our CareerWise Weekly newsletter, we share a selection of curated articles to help you stay up to date on all things career – from strategies and tools, to labour market information, to government announcements. While many of last year’s top articles were directly connected to the pandemic, in 2021, we saw strong reader interest in interview and resume information. We also saw keen interest in staying on top of trends, from in-demand jobs to essential skills to workforce technology shifts. Here, we count down the top 10 most-read articles from our 2021 newsletters.
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10. Executive resume writing trends for 2022 (Career Impressions)
Testimonials and elevated resume design are emerging priorities, while soft skills and results-rich content continue to be important.
9. Free career assessment resources (Career Professionals of Canada)
A variety of free, online self-assessments to assist individuals struggling with awareness of their skills, temperament and abilities.
8. 14 career counselling tests, forms and questionnaires (Positive Psychology)
When coupled with tailored questions, a career counselling assessment can help individuals find a career matched with their attributes and abilities.
7. Employers are flocking to TikTok for young talent (Forbes)
Companies from Shopify to the NBA are joining “TikTok Resume”: a pilot program through which users can apply for jobs with short videos.
6. 14 unexpected fields that offer work-from-home jobs (AARP)
From recreation to manufacturing, remote work opportunities can be found even in industries known for in-person duties.
5. 5 essential 2021 workplace soft skills (and how to recognize them) (Talent Culture)
The intangible qualities that focus on behaviour, personal traits and cognitive capabilities are more in demand than at any other time in the modern workplace. They are also harder to spot.
4. Canada’s top jobs with the fastest-growing demand in 2021 (Global News)
The shift to online shopping and work from home, as well as unprecedented demand in retail and health care, have created opportunities.
3. Five questions to ask during a job interview to help you stand out (Forbes)
These questions help transform a rigid question-and-answer session into a true conversation that gives the jobseeker more opportunity to shine.
2. How to craft the best Canadian resume (Career Professionals of Canada)
Resume writing requires comprehensive research, strategic planning and an ability to gather the right information, along with design and formatting know-how.
1. 51 behavioural interview questions & answers to master (Career Sherpa)
This guide explores what behavioural interview questions are, the most common questions asked and sample answers.
