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Jobs market strengthens, but who’s losing? Your kids[14 May 2012]
Canada’s jobs market has created 213,800 positions over the past year, with virtually all of the growth in full-time positions and none in part-time work. - Globe and Mail
Canadians confident in their job security, but less satisfied: survey[14 May 2012]
The survey conducted by Harris-Decima Research on behalf of Ceridian Canada suggests there are significantly more workers than last year who believe they will not be getting a pay boost, bonus or promotion in the next year. - The Canadian Press
Canada’s job growth soars above forecasts[11 May 2012]
Statistics Canada said Friday that while 58,200 more people found jobs last month, the unemployment rate edged up to 7.3% from 7.2% in March as others entered the labour market in search of work. - Financialpost
Canada Job Market Exhibits Enormous Disparities, People Patterns Report Says[9 May 2012]
Canada’s youth are still struggling with a recession, even as the country’s job picture is improving, says a new study. - huffingtonpost.ca
The Top 8 Internship Blunders[9 May 2012]
Internships are a learning experience, but that doesn't mean you should expect a lot of hand-holding. The truth is, you will only get out of this experience as much as you put into it. - Yahoo
Canada-wide building boom leaves labour pool dry 'A perfect storm'[9 May 2012]
Economists for the Construction Sector Council predict that Canada will create 111,000 new construction jobs by 2019, while 208,000 workers will retire, creating "unprecedented demand" on the labour workforce, says the president of the national construction association. - FINANCIAL POST(Canada.com)
How To Get A Job If You’re Overqualified[8 May 2012]
When we think of high-stress jobs, there are many professions that come to mind. Teachers, police officers, high-level executives and stock traders are just a few. However, when it comes to jobs with the highest stress levels and the lowest rates of pay, it may seem unbelievable that anyone would want to pursue careers in these jobs that top the list. - Yahoo
American Workers Being Sourced for Canadian Jobs [7 May 2012]
Canadian project management & industrial recruitment agencies are looking South of the border to fill requirements for upcoming industrial job sites across Canada. - Yahoo
10 Stressful Jobs With Low Pay [4 May 2012]
When we think of high-stress jobs, there are many professions that come to mind. Teachers, police officers, high-level executives and stock traders are just a few. However, when it comes to jobs with the highest stress levels and the lowest rates of pay, it may seem unbelievable that anyone would want to pursue careers in these jobs that top the list. - Yahoo
Why You Shouldn't Take a Counteroffer [16 April 2012]
Trying to leverage another company's offer against your current one will come off as blackmail to your employer. It doesn't reflect a strong sense of commitment or loyalty. In conclusion: "If you want a raise, then negotiate it on your own merits—or prepare to move on." *On the other hand, do pit companies against each other when buying moving services or appliances when moving for a job. - US News
How Do I Love Me? Let Me Count the Ways, and Also Ace That Interview [16 April 2012]
Simple. In an interview, represent yourself as strong, outgoing, and in control. This doesn't mean boasting about former accomplishments, but rather not shying away from taking responsibility for your excellent skills and achievements. - Science Daily
Apply for a Tech Position That Doesn't Exist [16 April 2012]
The importance of this article lays less with finding a hidden job market, and more with finding companies you want to work for, and pitching a position they don't currently have. Some of the newer tech savvy positions coming into the field include: Social Media Manager, Interface Scripter (flash, html5), and Cloud Administrator. These could obviously be positions within themselves, but you can also pitch these to your current employer to expand your responsibilities and make yourself more valuable to the company. - Wired
6 Crucial Job Searching Steps Most People Skip [16 April 2012]
This article touches on keeping on online job searching profile (in this case on linkedin) up to date with a current photo and work experience history. - Wise Bread
What Do I Do When My Employer Wants to Be Too Social? [16 April 2012]
Potential Employer Asking to be Facebook Friends?
"[T]hey should understand that you try to keep your work life and your personal life a little separate, but either way the situation calls for a little tact."
"respond by letting them know that your Facebook profile is for friends and personal acquaintances, and LinkedIn is for professional networking" - Life HackerThe Basics |
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