Second Career Information Session Sept 12 (Toronto) + Ask me Anything
I work as a Resource Specialist with an Employment Ontario funded agency and I deliver Second Career Information sessions for individuals who are interested in returning to school via government...
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With the poor increase in jobs and the poor economy in general, job hunting is becoming increasingly difficult. What do you think about more 'aggressive' tactics used while job hunting such as cold...
View ArticleAre Software Engineering and Computer Science degrees losing value?
With the increase of self-taught coders? According to this article, it is: http://magazine.good.is/articles/tur...de-in-drop-out There seems to be an increase of non-degree holders looking for the same...
View ArticleP.Eng app. Experience examiner status complete
Hi everybody: I applied for my p.eng and i submintted everything and now when I check online it says: Experience examiner complete Oct 2014 Case to board In progress Oct 2014 So is this something...
View ArticleStarting salary and progression for new grad/career
Just some general questions about salary from your experience as a new grad or new to a field/career. I'm personally more interested in CS/Software/Eng types of jobs... but anything goes really. 0)...
View ArticleOverseas credentials?
I have a nephew that has over 20 years of experience working in an industry but is having difficulties finding jobs because he doesn't have the "credentials" required. He applied for entry level...
View ArticleAnyone familiar with Buchanan Technologies?
I was wondering if anyone is familiar with Buchanan Technologies or works/has worked for them in the past? Buchanan recently opened an office in Charlottetown PE. I did an initial meet/greet/interview...
View ArticleDo good looks overcome bad grades for Big 4 recruiting?
I'm not an accountant or accounting student, but the recruiting session is something that interests me. 1 for Big 5 (including Grant Thornton) and another for mid sized firms. My friend was at one...
View ArticlePharmacy Delivery jobs ?
Hi I am wondering if anyone here have any experience working Pharmacy delivery job ? part time ? how much do they usually pay ? is it per delivery or hour based ? is there any better part time job...
View Articleresume advice
I have two history degrees (MA and BA) and my resume needs work. What is the best way to format your resume? Chronologically by job, or as a list of skills? Is paid resume evangelization worth it? Or...
View ArticleHow to reach Wabasca, Alberta?
Hi Guys, I wanted to know how to reach Wabasca, Alberta from Toronto, Ontario? (I know there are flights to Edmonton, Alberta, but after that I am completely lost) I am also trying to find out if there...
View Article2014 Big 4/CPA Recruitment Thread - Interviews/Offers
With fall CPA recruitment in full swing for the Big 4, mid-sized firms, and ATO firms, I thought I'd go ahead and make a thread so we can all post updates on interviews and offers. Please post your...
View ArticleCommercial Insurance- How to? (Not another Eng Thread)
Hello all, sorry to disappoint but this is not another engineering thread... lol so I've been thinking and realized that the saying "do what you love" isn't very realistic and that it's better to have...
View ArticleNeed Accountant's advice
I have worked for CIBC, Scotiabank and a credit union as a teller, helping customers deposit and withdraw money, cross-selling products and reaching sales goals. I have also worked for a corporate...
View ArticleAny Alberta Experts here?!
Okay a little about us...We're both 26. I'm a 3rd year electrical apprentice my girlfriend is a pharmacist, she just finished school and has no pharmacist work experience. We currently want to move...
View ArticleCity of Toronto EMD Interview
Is there anyone who is either employed as a City of Toronto EMD or has gone through the interview? Do you have any feedback or useful advice for preparing for it? (tests, interview questions, etc) Thanks
View ArticleAdvice for a chemistry B.Sc. working as an environmental lab tech?
Hi I'm currently working as a lab technician in Ontario, Canada. I've been there for over a year now, and the pay is pretty bad. I'm wondering if the best way to advance in this field is to go back to...
View ArticleLegit Casting Agencies?
Greetings everyone! It's my first post here. :) I recently decided I wanted to try out being a background actor / extra in Toronto, my search actually lead me here. I've been making a list of agencies...
View ArticleCPA PREP Financial Accounting Module 5
Anyone here enrolled in the online lecture for the CPA PREP Financial Accounting course? I usually record the lectures but my recording got messed up yesterday. I was wondering if anyone else had it...
View ArticleCarpal Tunnel
Has anyone had it? filed for WSIB? How long do you miss work for? I think I may have it, still waiting to get x-ray and ultrasound. I don't really want to miss too much work but it is becoming very...
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