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I've been out of the military for about 5 months now and been actively looking for work. I'm a second year electrical apprentice and to find a job in my trade is almost impossible. I would like to do...
View ArticleAccounting Co-op Program at Pures College
Hi everyone. I am thinking to apply for the Accounting Coop Program at Pures College. On the phone, I was told that they help students to develop experience with multiple accounting programs, and give...
View ArticleAccounting Co-op Program at Pures College
Hi everyone. I am thinking to apply for the Accounting Coop Program at Pures College . On the phone I was told that they help students to develop experience with multiple accounting programs, and give...
View ArticleI haven't found a job in....
How bad is it right now for people who haven't found a job? I'm just looking to see if things are slightly better in 2014 than they were in 2008 and 2009. How has it been for you?
View ArticleTypical workload of a summer intern/student?
Just wondering if anyone here has any experience working as a summer student/summer intern and could shed some light as to what the typical workload is. Right now I'm a summer student working for a...
View ArticleQuestion about Ontario labour law
Went into work today and was told that I was being let go. I asked for my severance and the owner graciously said that he is willing to let me work the 3 weeks I am owed. Do I have any options or what...
View ArticleAdvice for someone who was terminated??
I came into work today and was told by my boss I was being let go. I have worked there over two years and he said that rather than pay me my 3 weeks termination pay he will let me work the three weeks...
View ArticleWhat job has guaranteed employment and lifetime job security?
I know this sounds like a ridiculous thread, but is there any type of ultimate field you can go into where: 1) Guaranteed job out of school that pays well 2) Guaranteed jobs for life 3) Well paying 4)...
View ArticleRelocating for work... got tons of questions
Hey everyone, So an amazing opportunity has come to fruition and I'm about to accept a job offer that would see me relocating from Toronto to New York, specifically Long Island. I'm wondering if anyone...
View ArticleJob cuts - Know anyone ever affected?
Everyone talks about Job Cuts. Does anyone here have any personal first hand knowledge of someone who has lost a job due to government cuts?
View ArticleJobs for Business Administration - Management diploma from Seneca
Hi there, I have a Business admin management advanced (BS) diploma (graduated in 2013). I am currently studying at ryerson for finance, evenings part time 1-2 courses per semester I try to put that on...
View ArticleIs it appropriate to ask for a reference when your job is ending?
I'm about to finish my work term in my first contract position. Is it uncommon that people ask for a reference before leaving? I'm planning to ask for my manager to write a page or so, as if I were...
View ArticleThe problem isn't because there is a lack of jobs
There really isn't a lack of jobs, there are lots of low paying jobs (barista's, warehouse labourers, sandwich artists, waiters/waitresses, etc... you get my point), its that the youth ONLY do research...
View ArticleOffice sports pools and angry bauces
So here's the deal - my work is a pretty anti-social place, most people just come in, do their work and go home. Not much social interaction (and the bosses like it that way because they think that'll...
View ArticleIs succession planning inherently ageist?
I am a Federal Government employee and recently I've been faced with an ongoing issue that I feel is blatant discrimination. My current director has openly stated that he is in the process of planning...
View ArticlePay inconsistency btwn description and offer letter
I got a job offer letter recently and the gross salary is lower than what's said on job board's description. Is this normal? Should I ask the employer about it?
View ArticleCPA for International Student
Hi there, I have completed my Bachelors of Commerce and MBA - Finance from India. I am very much interested to do CPA in Canada Alberta. I have also got IQAS assessed and got MBA equivalency. Now while...
View ArticleSerious Injury at Work
Hi RFDers, Is there a place or a governing body that I can report unsafe working conditions to? One of my colleagues got seriously injured at work and the employer insists that he returns to work...
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