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Mentoring is a general term that is used to describe any relationship in which one person (a mentor) provides expertise and guidance to a less experienced individual (a "mentee" or protege).

Networking has always been a great way of finding out about job opportunities that you might otherwise not hear about. Some studies indicate that up to 80-90% of jobs are found through the hidden job market, so it's important to know how, when and where to network. Networking involves making contact with people and nurturing those relationships.

Canadian employees who are working extra hours but aren't getting paid for their efforts are creating their own rewards, a survey revealed. 

A sabbatical can be a great way to recharge your batteries and get some time for yourself and see life from a different perspective. This article will cover some of the pros and cons and other issues to consider before taking a sabbatical

"Tis the Season for Holiday Parties"... As we all know there is always that one employee who stands out from the crowd and behaves completely inappropriately at the annual Holiday Party. We have all heard tips of "How Not to Behave" hundreds of times before; however, according to the statistics below, company staff still aren't listening to sound advice to stay out of trouble.

Making sure that your new employees are comfortable in their new workplace is a great opportunity to make sure that they start off on the right foot with you. However, many employers turn off new employees by making some simple, easy-to-fix, mistakes on the employee's first day(s) on the job.

A survey was conducted by TorontoJobs.ca to find out recruiters’ favourite interviewing questions. We spoke to a number of recruiters in the Greater Toronto Area and we asked a simple question: “What’s your favourite interviewing question?”

Active job seekers spend a great deal of time searching through job boards, recruitment sites and other employment resources in the hopes of finding positions that match their skills, knowledge and experience. It is not uncommon for candidates to apply to just one position that looks perfect, or dozens of positions that come close. This article explores an often overlooked area of the search cycle: what to do after applying for a job.
 

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.

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