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Preparing for a job interview can be daunting, but with the right strategies, you can significantly enhance your chances of success. Here are the top 10 insider tips from professionals at The Centre for Skills who either conduct interviews or coach for interview skills.

Ever wondered why some interview questions are difficult and catch you off guard? In today’s article, Centre for Skills Development’s Employment Specialist, Klara Kabelik, will provide you with some Trick or Treat tips for this spooky season. 

Trick: Tell me a little bit about yourself… 

The moment you’ve been waiting for has finally arrived, and the resume you submitted last week, caught the attention of a potential employer! As the excitement begins to wear off, you feel a sinking feeling in your gut, and the nerves begin to kick in. You start to wonder, what on Earth are you going to say and do at the time of your interview. Well, thankfully Centre for Skills has got you covered! 

The employment rate in Canada returned to pre-pandemic levels and the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) is finished for the most part. The good news is, there are plenty of jobs out there. Local companies are looking to hire full time or part time staff and many small businesses are having a hard time recruiting new employees.   

“For workers reluctant to get back to the workforce, perhaps it’s not just about finding a job. It might just be about finding the right job.”