Clearing the last hurdle: How to avoid job reference red flags
May 23, 2013 9:05 AMCollecting a reliable set of employment references is an ongoing process. Supplying them is usually the last hurdle you have to clear when securing each new job along the way. Here's how to avoid getting tripped up at the finish line.
Category: Job search strategies
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Four tips for a 'sexy' resume - and four big turn offs to avoid
May 22, 2013 11:20 AM0 Comments
In a tight job market - where employers can receive 100 applications for every opportunity they post, you need an exceptionally attractive resume in order to catch their eye. Here's how you can make yours stand out - while avoiding the biggest blunders.
Category: Resumes and cover letters
How to land a job when your education won't open any doors for you
May 21, 2013 10:59 AM2 Comments
When you have a very specific education in a field that no one is recruiting for, or you have a very vague education in a little bit of everything, you are going to have to rely on more than just your degree to get you in the door of your first job.
Category: Student
What's in a name? The size of your paycheque, apparently
May 16, 2013 1:23 PM1 Comments
Parents, choose wisely. A new report says that what you name your child can have an impact on his or her future career success and earnings. It turns out that having a shorter name can also give you an advantage.
Category: Latest news & advice
15 tips for landing a job in Canada: A guide for New Canadians
May 16, 2013 11:57 AM3 Comments
Whether you are reading this article in your home country or have just landed here, these guidelines will help you understand the ins and outs of looking for a job in Canada.
Category: Job search strategies
What to study: Preparing for the 20 most in-demand jobs from now through 2020
May 14, 2013 9:31 AM5 Comments
The Canadian Occupational Projection System has developed a 10-year report which outlines projected Canadian labour market supply and demand between now and 2020. Here's what you need to land the most in-demand jobs.
Category: Job search strategies, Latest news & advice, Student
Interviewing remotely: tips for Skype (or other video) job interviews
May 13, 2013 9:50 AM0 Comments
Increasingly employers are using video conferencing tools, such as Skype, to remote conduct interviews. How can you prepare to make a positive and professional impression without leaving your home?
Category: Job interviews
Bosses more likely to be psychopaths, study says
May 10, 2013 10:55 AM2 Comments
Maybe you’ve had a bad boss. But what about one that’s downright evil? Turns out that bosses are actually more likely to be psychopaths. Same goes for lawyers, surgeons and chefs. Find out the industries that are most likely to have a psycho at the helm.
Category: Life @ work
Few jobs created in April, unemployment rate holds steady
May 10, 2013 8:56 AM0 Comments
The overall national unemployment rate remained steady at 7.2% in April as there was little change on the job market in Canada. A few regions and industries saw growth, while most remained stable or experienced losses last month.
Category: Latest news & advice
'Kick me' prank at work leads to convictions, firings and a lawsuit
May 9, 2013 3:17 PM15 Comments
Two workers have been convicted of misdemeanor battery and fired from their jobs at chip maker Intel over a juvenile prank they pulled on a co-worker. Here's what happened.
Category: Latest news & advice
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