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Has this ever happened to you? You've been instructed to list your career accomplishments, and you can't think of any. Or you're asked in a job interview, "What accomplishments are you most proud of?" -- and you freeze up. You know you have had accomplishments, but you just can't dredge them up.

The buzz word 'branding' usually applies to the retail sector. There's usually a label affixed to clothing that names the designer or a subsidiary brand name. Over the past 15 years, many have thought it trendy to wear apparel showcasing popular brands. For others, it doesn't matter - colours, fabric materials, textures and quality matters most. However, when a job seeker accelerates his/her chance of being noticed, it becomes apparent that he or she wants to stand out from the competition.

There has been a significant increase in the amount of online fraud in the last few years as more scammers prey on people looking for jobs. In the current economic climate, this is a trend that will likely continue more frequently as dishonest people try to profit from unsuspecting job seekers.

10 TIPS: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN'T FIND WORK FOR 3 MONTHS OR MORE

TorontoJobs.ca has put together a list of the top 5 things you can do if you are currently looking for employment as

The New Year is fast approaching and with a new year comes new aspirations, new opportunities and new growth in many areas of both your personal and workplace life. It's time to evaluate your current career objectives, whether you are currently working, or seeking full or part-time employment. 2016 is set to be a growth year for positions in many industries throughout the Greater Toronto Area and now is a great time to take a closer look at your current "work-life" balance and find ways to improve your life both personally and professionally.

It’s effective, ethical networking that gets you the results you need! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the luck? Why some people always seem to be at the right place at the right time when it comes to a job search? Is it Luck? No........

Go out and do a Google search on how to conduct job searches, and you’ll come up with literally a billion different articles and pieces of advice… with a lot of the ideas out there contradicting each other. One person says, “Do it this way,” and then the next person has a different take on what you need to do. Is it any wonder job seekers are so darned frustrated?

The labour market is fluid and ever-changing. A field with great job opportunities today may be stagnant in a few years time. How can you determine which sectors and careers will ride the tide? Study the labour market to find out if your chosen career is likely to evolve to experience long-term growth.

Whether your work experience is rich or minimal, there are many advantages, and some disadvantages, of volunteering if you are searching for a new job. This article explores both sides.