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Canadians teens get $100,000 to opt out of university

Nicole Wray| Jun 14, 2013 9:45 AM
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Along with 18 other teens from around the world, British Columbia’s Nick Liow, 18, and Ontario’s Nelson Zhang, 19, will spend the next two years using $100,000 to work on self-directed tech and science projects. The catch: they must drop out of or postpone attending university.

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Jackman and Peter Harris

Three keys to success: The only career advice I would offer my child

Peter Harris| Jun 6, 2013 10:00 AM
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#ThingsIWillTeachMyChild is trending on Twitter this morning. I think about what the future will hold for my son all the time. I also spend most of my days thinking about career paths, and the changing world of work. This is the only career advice I would offer him.

Category: Career dilemmas, Student
The truth about how HR pros see Millennial workers

The truth about how HR pros see Millennial workers

Christina Bruce| Jun 6, 2013 9:20 AM
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Millennials get a bad rep, they really do. With youth unemployment in Canada at double the regular rate,could we — the hiring managers of the world — actually have a bias against young workers? A new study released shows that HR professionals definitely do not have a great impression of young workers.

Category: Career dilemmas, Student
Senior and teen

Generation clash: Teens face stiff competition from seniors for summer jobs

Elizabeth Bromstein| Jun 3, 2013 9:28 AM
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As teenagers enter the job market at the same time as many people over 60 are looking for work, the two will be duking it out for seasonal and part-time jobs. Here's a look at what each can do to give themselves the edge.

Category: Job search strategies, Student
What employers are really looking for in new grads

Study reveals what qualities employers really want in entry-level candidates

Peter Harris| May 25, 2013 1:25 PM
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A new survey of hundreds of Canadian business owners reveals what they are really looking for in student and entry-level candidates. Surprisingly, education, experience, references and recommendations all rank near the bottom of the list. Here's what they do care about.

Category: Latest news & advice, Student
How to find a job when no one's hiring for your degree

How to land a job when your education won't open any doors for you

Colleen Clarke| May 21, 2013 10:59 AM
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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
The most in-demand jobs through 2020

What to study: Preparing for the 20 most in-demand jobs from now through 2020

Ozzie Saunds| May 14, 2013 9:31 AM
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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
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How to kick start your career with retail opportunities that are available right now

Peter Harris| May 7, 2013 10:18 AM
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Canadian retailers are hiring for a wide variety of positions. And any of these can be used as a great spring board to launching your career - whether or not you stay in the retail sector. Here's how.

Category: Job search strategies, Student
50% of Canadian businesses plan to hire students

Half of Canadian businesses say they plan to hire students, recent grads

Peter Harris| May 2, 2013 12:59 PM
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A recent survey of Canadian business owners reveals that more than 50% are planning to hire young people for summer jobs, internships and permanent positions this year. Which regions and industries are predicting the brightest prospects?

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The ten best jobs in Canada for 2013

The ten best jobs in Canada for 2013 (and how to get them)

Peter Harris| Apr 17, 2013 11:08 AM
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Earlier this week we took a look at the worst jobs in Canada right now. Well, that was the bad news. The good news is there are numerous other fields that offer increasing pay and lots of opportunities. Here are the ten best this year.

Category: Latest news & advice, Student

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