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Employment increased for the second consecutive month
Employment saw a rise of 22,000 in December, while the unemployment rate remained steady at 7.6%. Full-time employment continued to rise, with a gain of 38,000, accounting for 81% of total employment in December. Notable areas of increase were seen in manufacturing, transportation, warehousing and natural resources. READ MORE
Why Canada's recession wasn't as brutal
An analysis of the recession finds that it was milder than previous recessions, citing the probable reason as steady household spending.
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Businesses ready to start hiring
According to a quarterly Bank of Canada survey, Businesses are putting aside anxiety over sales growth and plan to hire more staff this year. However, the outlook is not entirely glowing. Firms still expect to face headwinds in the form of modest, rather than robust, demand and strong competition from domestic and foreign rivals.
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Start 2011 off right by staying informed!
With 2011 in full-swing, it’s time to strengthen your Job Search and Career Strategies.
By reading the TorontoJobs.ca Jobseeker Newsletter, you are well on your way to becoming a more informed Jobseeker. This is great news, because a well informed Jobseeker is a more successful Jobseeker!
Whether you are looking for employment, or looking to make a career change, TorontoJobs.ca is dedicated to bringing you current, relevant and informative content to aid you in achieving your career goals for 2011.
Please look for the TorontoJobs.ca Jobseeker Newsletter each month for relevant and up-to-date articles, information and links!
We wish you a successful and prosperous 2011!
The TorontoJobs.ca Team |
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Interview Fashion Blunders
Colleen Clarke,
Career Specialist and Corporate Trainer
When setting out for a job interview, the last thing you want to concern yourself with is how your outfit is going to hold up during the interview.
There are distinctive differences between male and female faux pas, but also some generalities. Often the mirrors in public washrooms aren’t long enough to show you from the waist down. When you are checking yourself out before you go into the interview, remember to check your fly, both genders please.
Interviewers start at your shoes. They size you up starting at your feet when they greet you in the reception area. Ensure your shoes are polished, clean and that the heels are not worn down. Ladies, leave your 5, 4 and 3 inch heels in your closet. Men, try to match your shoe color to the color of your belt.
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Top 10 Tips for Career Changers
Ross Macpherson, President, Career Quest
How many of you reading this, right now, can look at your career and find yourself saying things like, "I hate what I do" or "If I had my way, I'd rather be doing ____________" or "I just sort of fell into this" or "I never thought I'd be here this long." If these sentiments sound familiar, then chances are you've already considered changing careers.
There was a time when changing a career was virtually unheard of. Sure, a person might change jobs or even companies now and again, but what they did day-to-day generally stayed the same - they were in sales, or finance, or logistics, or retail. But this was also back in a day when working with one company from cradle to grave was the benchmark of a fine career.
In today's work world, the benchmark is different. Changing your career is quite common, very possible, and often recommended. In a full-time job, we spend roughly 50% of our waking hours every week at work, getting ready for work, and travelling to work.
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| TorontoJobs.ca Welcomes Karen Virdi, Recruitment Manager |
Karen Virdi has been providing loyal, courteous and effective client services in the banking sector since 2000. She has undeniably proven she is conscious and consistent in identifying the daily needs of her clients, ensuring they are receiving the best possible service, to achieve their bottom line.
Her smile, eagerness, and professionalism, along with her welcoming demeanor, have been proven to be a few of her many assets and reasons why clients enjoy conducting their business with her at all times. |
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Karen graduated from Humber College where she successfully obtained a certificate in Human Resources Management. She will encompass this certificate with her degree in Psychology from York University, to ensure she can accurately place and present candidates for the desired roles. She is extremely passionate about Recruitment and Selection and this excitement and dedication will in turn, create loyalty and contribute to her success.
In short, Karen understands what differentiates a good recruiter from an exceptional one and is dedicated to providing the services associated with that.
To contact Karen, please email: karen@TorontoJobs.ca |
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