Wealth/investment management careers with accounting?
I am planning to work in wealth/investment management or capital markets upon graduation and I planned a few years ahead on what I should do, such as CSC and going on to attain the CIM designation....
View ArticleNeed someones advice here, job offers.
Last Tues I went into a staffing agency to register, meet with the recruiters and did my testing. They were impressed with my results and brought to my attention one of the jobs that was available and...
View ArticleCareer advice for newly immigrated young guy plz
Hi, I'm posting this thread on behalf of my uncle who just immigrated to Canada a few days ago and he's worrying about what to do in the future to support the family. (He can't speak in English.. yet)...
View ArticleCSC or IFC? or Both?
Someone who knows about these courses please help. I already did my CSC exams and passed the entire course. I was wondering if I have to also do IFC to sell mutual funds? Can CSC holders do that as...
View ArticleInterview questions. What are some good answers?
I have an interview for an internal job at work next week. Last year when I applied I bombed the interview. I have almost 0 interview skills as I've only had 3 interviews in life so far. One of the...
View ArticleCPA Merger On Again
Not long into the New Year and already we have CGA Newfoundland and CGA New Brunswick going back into merger talks, and CGA Ontario holding member forums. Meanwhile, BC CPA has launched with dates for...
View ArticleBook recommendation - risk modelling
Hey guys. I know I know. This is the careers forum. But, I know the type of guys/gals that hang around here and I figured this was the best place to ask this question. I am working on a side project...
View ArticleInformation on cfa.
Hello Everybody, I am planning to enroll for CFA level 1. so, I need information on the preparation of level 1 , any institution provides in the preparation. What is difficulty level if this exam? What...
View ArticleWhatever happened to Office Cubicle - share your stories!
I get it. Team collaboration, more communications, visibility are all desirable - but after gradual height reduction of cubicle wall, now any cubicle wall are almost becoming thing of the past and...
View ArticleHow to make a first lateral move?
A time has come to make a move. I am currently in a contract position but employed directly by the bank. Although my status has a "contract" word in it, it is referred to as a full time position and...
View ArticleFree resources like Codecademy and edx.org where I can learn the basics of...
Seems like I can outsource many development work/projects to locals or people outside Toronto for a not so distant project but I feel more comfortable (and seems the prudent approach) if I learn at...
View ArticleI did not receive my payroll back in September, course of action?
I back dated my payroll history from my bank account last Saturday, and realized that my employer did not deposit my mid-September payroll to my bank. I received pay stub from email, but no record in...
View ArticleI found a better career forum
Recently, I came across to a better career forum (similar to RFD but have more topic areas). The people there are more serious, mature, and respond fairly quick. I actually paid $5 bucks or so (one...
View ArticleHow serious are companies when it comes to typing speed??
Job im applying to says "Typing speed of 60 net wpm and data entry net keystrokes of 8000; " but my typing speed is 40-50 wpm, Does it really matter? Its not like they are gonna test me right?
View ArticleResume Feedback for new graduates with no experience, please!!!!
I feel my resume is very weak as I don't have any relevant experience to put on it. Can you guys please give me more feedback to make it look better so I have better chance of getting interview. My...
View ArticleLF: Salary Surveys for various associations?
For engineers in Ontario, the PEO/OSPE conducts a salary survey and has that information available for purchase. Is anyone aware if there are other official surveys for other industries/sectors? I'm...
View ArticlePT Job Opportunity - SQL Server 2008 SSIS/MS Access
Location: Toronto Industry: Major post-secondary institution Pay: Hourly basis. Negotiable (we're unionized - OPSEU, so infer from that as you will) Commitment: ~3 days per week. Actual hours worked...
View Articlewould u put in extra 30 min for free at work to get things extra things...
say you're a team leader and that day you need to get some extra work accomplished or set up work for your crew on how it should be done, would you go to work early and work say 30 min for free?
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