How Big Data Is Playing Recruiter
WHEN the e-mail came out of the blue last summer, offering a shot as a programmer at a San Francisco start-up, Jade Dominguez, 26, was living off credit card debt in a rental in South Pasadena, Calif.,...
View ArticleUpdating my resume: MYSQL vs. Project Management
So here is the situation. I currently have a job but would like to update my resume/education and are thinking of studying one of the following (and eventually getting a certificate for it) -MYSQL...
View ArticleStory about foreign workers taking the jobs of Canadians
By the time I finished reading this article, my blood pressure was boiling! It is a long read but worth the read. http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/britis...tsourcing.html
View ArticleOREA exam - Tips?
Hello All, Just wanted to know if anyone here has written the first OREA real estate exam? I'm not quiet sure what to expect , any help would be appreciated. What should I be focusing on and how should...
View ArticleVet Technician Info
Hi, I have a stupid friend who thinks they will be making $60k as a vet tech after they complete some course in college. Also under the assumption they will receive benefits and a pension! Can anyone...
View ArticleForeign worker program gets new rules, higher fees Changes follow CBC story...
The federal government is making it more difficult and more expensive for companies to turn to foreign workers to fill job vacancies in Canada. A number of changes to the temporary foreign worker...
View ArticleComputer science major - how do I get a finance internship?
I am a computer science student. Did an internship developing software, and this summer I'd like to try out a finance internship. I know it's late for many bigger companies, so I am open to something...
View Articleanyone work in office administration?
has anyone worked in office administration? how is the field? what skills do you need to have?
View ArticleBest practices for 'walk ins' ... applying for jobs in person?
Any tips on best way to improve your odds of landing a job? I feel like you have to walk in and meet someone who matters. But you will have a receptionist who will probably do their best to screen you...
View Articleif you claim to make $100K or more on RFD, post your tax return here.
any RFDer who has ever claimed to make more than $100K, prove to us that you do make $100K or more by scanning your tax return from the CRA. to preserve your privacy, you can blank out your personal...
View ArticleWorking for Childrens Aid Society as a summer student!
I have an interview with Childrens Aid Society as a summer student. It is a coordinator position for the children and youth summer programming. Can anyone give me any information about the kind of...
View ArticleSmall versus Large employer
Do you prefer to work for small or large companies ? And why ? I have yet to work for a large company and I think it would bring better job security, hours, benefits, training and more opportunities to...
View ArticleSalary: how do you know?
For those of us working in private sector industry how do you know you're earning at least as much as if not more than your coworker who does the same job? What about salary increases? What if you get...
View Articleproject management or risk management?
which pays more? I know it all depends on the person, the industry, the employer, etc. Both of them interest me, but I'm unsure which one to fully pursue.
View ArticleAccounting - CMA course requirement
Hi, I am currently a 4th year accounting student in University of Ottawa and I have intention to pursue a career in CMA. I just notice on their websites that they required at least a 60% or a C- (there...
View ArticleHow much impact have your university marks had on your career success (or...
It seems like there's a lot of conflicting info out there on just how important university grades are in terms of career success and status. Why don't you tell us how important university grades have...
View ArticleCant perform my job anymore! What do I do? EI?
Hey All, My mother has been working at the same job for 10 years and is having a major problem. The company has replaced some of their main machines with new industrial ones. Her job now requires her...
View ArticleCCNA - Is it Worth it?
HI, I was wondering if it is worth doing the CCNA Exam. I have a 2 year Computer Networkign and Technical Support diploma from College and also currently finishing up my BA ITEC Degree from York...
View ArticleNurse earns over $315,000 by working overtime
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 02:38 PM EDT | UPDATED: MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2013 02:51 PM EDT MONTREAL — A part-time nurse at a Montreal hospital has earned over $315,000 in the past year through overtime and...
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