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Interesting article, I have always felt employers are misunderstanding the value of vacations, what do you think? "Canada ranks third last among economically advanced countries in the amount of paid...
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Hi guys, I am an 2nd year accounting student. I go to Kwantlen polytechnic university. I found a job at a property management company as a junior accountant, which is pretty much bookkeeping stuff. My...
View ArticleWhere did you get your first job?
Hello everyone. So currently I am a grade 11 student wondering ,where would a be a good place to start working? I have standard first aid, and CPR -C.
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I was told that the cga pa1 and pa2 exams are as hard as the ufe. Can someone confirm?
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I'm in a position where soon I will be offered a permanent position after a year of service at a low salary. As stated previously, my contract pays me $36k without benefits. Once I get the FT position,...
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I went to school to become an Accountant, but it feels like I don't fit in. I am currently a bookkeeper (in between jobs) and it feels like I am not professional enough to work in a good accounting...
View ArticlePompous Job Descriptions/Requirements
A lot of people run into situations these days where they see a job that they are highly qualified for, but the job description is so pompous and exaggerated that it would appear that they're...
View ArticleWhat kind of educational/vocational course would be most suitable for general...
I am trying to find out what kind of skills upgrade would be best for my spouse who has worked for few years as general helper/sewing machine operator/serger etc. Educated upto grade 8, can speak/write...
View ArticleEquity research and investment banking salaries in Canada
A cousin of mine was asking me the question. As far as I know, if you have an MBA, a first year associate (with bonuses) can make around 180K if you work at the right bank. If not, may be around 100K...
View ArticleCMA June 2013 Entrance Exam
Hi, I just decided to start a forum for the CMA June 2013 Entrance exam, since there is one for past year but not for this year. I heard that the actual EE is easier, and that CMA bell curves. Does...
View ArticleCommissions to be paid when you leave a job
Hello, I have a very basic question, hopefully someone will be able to answer or share their experience. Within my current role I get a base salary + Commissions. Our process typically follows: Obtain...
View ArticleReference checks if you are fired
Hi there, Let's say you are fired from a place and you still put that work experience in your resume as you still committed some time there. Afterwards, you manage to find a job after and the...
View ArticleWhat unskilled/labour positions are there in Alberta's oil industry?
Hi all, My dad is interested in moving out west, thing is he has no skills other than being a deliveryman for the last 20 years. Are there truly any unskilled labour positions in the oil industry, if...
View ArticleAsk me anything about Investment banking
Hello RFD; I have always been a lurker here - I have siblings who are active - but decided to open an account here to give back a bit. I am an I banker in Canada at a junior level. If anyone has any...
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