Should I Follow Up? What Should I Write?
Hi I am getting frustrated with how it seems like many companies don't have the professional courtesy of letting you know if they are not interested in you. I now ran into this a few times and it is...
View ArticleAre these craiglist jobs legit?
I've been looking for a summer job, I see [this](http://toronto.en.craigslist.ca/tor/ofc/4468369616.html) posting come up a lot. I'm worried that it's probably like you pay money to get licensed, and...
View ArticleUbc pgcv
Hi, Anyone currently enrolled in the UBC PGCV program in being a certified AIC Appraiser in the coming year? I would like to meet up in the GTA/Toronto area if anyone would like to set up a study group...
View Articlequick question aboout salary expectation!
I recently had an interview for an entry level buyer position and the recruiter needs my salary expectation. I'm going to graduate from engineering this May and have one year of co-op experience that...
View ArticleBig four & interview expenses
Can anyone confirm if all big 4 arrange and pay for interview expenses (airfare, hotel)? Position I'm interested is middle management/senior consultant type. Pretty happy at my current place but would...
View ArticleHow to deal with recruiters?
I get emails from recruiters through LinkedIn almost every day, sometimes several a day, requesting to have a word with me regarding open positions. It's about half third party agencies and half...
View ArticleNeeded Positioins in Animation, VFX and Gaming Studios Anyone in these...
Hello all Been debating on stepping back into the Animation industry and with the changes over the years to the pipeline, I'm looking for more information. Just wondering, with most colleges and...
View ArticleHow do you handle professional/career disappointments?
I recently applied for a management position with my current employer (government). I have been with this organization for over 10 years, and I am effectively at the top of operational employment. The...
View ArticleGot a job in Alberta, have a career at home
Hi all, I'm a recent grad working with a big fortune 100 company in the GTA. The pay is very entry level (35k with good benefits) and the work is way below my skill set but there is obviously...
View ArticleCareer in Anti Money Laundering
Hello I am a recent graduate with a B.A in a law oriented program. I recently came across AML/ATF as a potential career path. I have always loved law, especially regulations and was considering...
View ArticleIn Person Offer Discussion? How to Prepare?
Hi A company that I applied for has made their discussion and they want me! The problem is they want to discuss the offer in person. This sort is unexpected for me as I thought it would be by phone. I...
View ArticleAnnual Increase 2013
What was your annual increase for 2013? State your industry as well.
View ArticleTermination, dismissal = Fired?
Hi Everyone, here is my situation, I have been working in a retail company for almost 2 years as full time position. I was currently being terminated, on the termination day, I talked to HR, why, they...
View ArticleWhat is % success rate of an employer hiring you
Hello, are there anybody on this forum who can tell me What is % success rate of an employer hiring you when they tell you they are checking your references? Thank you.
View Article~15 FI-03 positions PWGSC open - National Capital Region, existing federal...
There is a pool being posted for FI-03 positions at PWGSC. The posting indicates 1 (one) position is open, but I was in this same process last year and it is actually a pool being created to staff all...
View ArticleWhere can I learn/gain access to marketo?
Hi, I would like to know where I can learn or gain access to Marketo, the marketing automation software. I'm getting asked a lot during interviews whether I've had experience with the thing....
View ArticleConfused about annual review. Need some advice.
So I had a mini review today...I was told there MAY be a formal review in the coming days. It was generally very positive. Lots of praise and thanks for my great work over the past year. This was my...
View ArticleReference problems
I have been working for the same company for the last 2.5 years. This is the first job that is related to my field. It is a small company with less than 10 employees. The only person who oversees me is...
View ArticleEmployment Agency required me to provide my own Credit Check
I found this kind of odd that they required me to provide my own credit report. I'm a bit hesitant to send this to them but they seem like a reputable agency. Has anyone else here required to provide...
View ArticleAuxiliary Police Officer questions?
Does anyone know anything about Toronto Police Auxiliary officers on here? I know blue line forums but I don't have a non-anon email address right now which they require for sign up.. If anyone has any...
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