how does bank hiring work? any former HR managers?
Heya gang, Got a basic question concerning employment at a bank. I am talking about CIBC, RBC, HSBC, TD, SCOTIA, BMO etc How does one go on about getting a job even with the required experience? For...
View ArticleConcerning contract and sole proprietorship
Hi, I was recently offer an interview with a well name company. They want to know if I am interested in becoming a sole proprietorship since they have a hiring freeze and this is a way around it to do...
View ArticleSeeking advice for the under-employed
Hi RFDers, I'm in a bit of a jam for asking my friends and family for job referrals. My situation: Recently let go from a job in a small finance company. I'm married with a mortgage and a baby to take...
View ArticleHuman Resources Management Post-grad
I've searched the threads and couldn't really find an answer to my liking. Hopefully you other RFDers can help. I've applied to the postgraduate program: Human Resources Management at George Brown,...
View ArticleOnline Programming Diploma/Degree/Certificate
Anyone know of any Canadian institutions that offer on-line programs in Computer Programming/Science. I have a B.Sc already but could really advance my career with some programming training. It has to...
View ArticleInterview for software tester
I have a couple days to go before my interview. i never done testing, i'm lost on how i should prepare... any input will be appreciated.
View ArticleTrade Settlements Administrator job prospects at a financial institution
Hi there, Are there good job prospects for Trade Settlements Administrator in firms like CIBC Mellon? I mean do you learn various systems and could it lead to settlements accounting, investment...
View ArticleAre Healthcare/Hospital Jobs considered Government?
Would being employed as a professional (Imaging Technologist) at a public hospital be considered government? My province (Manitoba) has a government placement agency which is made for...
View Articleare IT people the smartest people in any company?
Do we all agree that IT people are the smartest in a company? I mean, learning about computers is hard!!!
View ArticleAnother crossroad, leadership vs developer role
Gona be long post... I'm facing a crossroad. I'm just starting with a new company, new career for me. I was hired into a "leadership" role, somewhat unprecedently as I'm very new. Obviously, there's a...
View Articlestress leave and EI
Hello, I am just wondering if stress leave is covered under EI? If so, how many weeks and is it difficult to receive? Anyone else on this board been in that situation? Thanks
View ArticleWhat is it Like to Work at the Big 4 Accounting Firms?
I have heard absolutely terrible things about working at the Big 4 and wanted to know if it is actually that bad. My main questions include: 1) What are the hours like when it is not busy season? Is it...
View ArticleWorking for IBM Canada
Anybody have experience working for IBM on the client side? My company has signed a contract with IBM to handle all infrastructure/end user support (basically outsourcing all their subsidiaries IT...
View ArticleWorking at L'Oreal Canada
Anyone have any insight about this company? More specifically for accounting/finance positions. Thanks!
View ArticleCPA PREP- Advise needed
Hello everyone, I've searched hours and hours but couldn't find anything specific to my questions. I'm hoping someone might be able to answer my questions. A little bit of background info first- I...
View ArticleMake 10K more in a declining industry?
Hi all, I was laid off earlier(i'm 40). Now I got a desk job in a small logistics company making close to minimum wage. Pros - nothing really. Unless i stuck it out for a few years, gain some...
View ArticleOntario Class F License for employer
Where can I go in Mississauga for Class F vehicle licensing training? Anyone obtain this license? Is training on road beforehand really necessary?
View ArticlePotential long term careers in general labour.
Like, say, a typical factory/warehouse job? How volatile are jobs in the industry? Also, is it unrealistic in this day and age to expect to be working for the same company for 30-40 years even if you...
View Articleany jobs for young adults that aren't that bad?
well i work at a grocery store, for 5 years now, theres no room for improvement really, the managers make 15 an hour which isn't bad, but the youngest one is around 30, and that's not too good. i have...
View ArticleIs it bad to have a lot of temp work experience on resume?
I am a 2012 college graduate, and my first job in the field of study was a contract job through an agency (one year). Right now I am working at a different place with a different agency (one year), but...
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