Leaving company but don't want to tell employer where I'm going
So I've accepted a position at another company, within the industry but different role. I haven't handed in my resignation yet as there is still time. My question is, how do I dodge questions from my...
View ArticleAm I being too optimistic, salary wise?
I'm a new grad, SFU Computer Science, and am currently completing my last semester. I am seeking a job earning 60k/year out of school. I have 2 month co-op terms of experience, 2 years as a part time...
View ArticleWhat was your first software development job like?
I'm currently an intern at a software company... and it's pretty difficult. I definitely did not expect that software development was this much work, and pressure.
View ArticleGeorge Brown VS Seneca for Post-graduate Human Resource Management Certificate
Hello all, Based on my research on here, most people are not very fond of HR personnel or the career in general. However, Id like to elicit some information/advice from those familiar with the...
View ArticleWorking in Hospital (Admin/Finance Role)
Just looking for anyone who has experience working for a hospital in the Admin or Finance Role? What is it like?
View ArticleNeed career advice regarding CGA/CMA, CFA or CFP
First of all, let me start with my basic background. I am 27 and happily married. I am an UofT graduate with an accounting specialist degree. I have been working at a small accounting firm for more or...
View ArticlePeople Coming in Sick to Work
After fist fight almost broke out between a couple of employees in my office, it got me thinking is it really in the interest of anyone for someone to come sick to work? In this particular case one of...
View ArticleWeek long interview on professors dime?
I have been placed in a very strange situation and would like to get RFD's opinion on this. I am a MSc student that will be finishing soon. A few weeks ago, the industrial partner (a large...
View ArticleMy company is planning to re-locate their office.
Currently we are situated close to Union Station in Toronto. Sometime in the next 2-3 years we are likely moving to either north of the 401, or possibly Mississauga. Just wondering if anyone has any...
View ArticlePossible second call to meet with President of Company!! Anyone have any...
Might get a second call to meet with President. Interview went good today from what I gather...anyone else met with the President for second interview? Will it be almost like the first one?? The...
View ArticleFrustrated with Employer Expectations (5 Years after Graduating)
Is this a rant? Is this just another thread that shows how bad The Career Sub-forum has become? Maybe, but I don't have a blog .... I really hate how HIGH companies expectations have become. I have...
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after reading about the BC guy living in his 500 dollar van he bought off...
Well after reading about this guy that paid 500 dollars for a van to live in. instead of using your vehicle to sleep why not use it to make money? the concept IMO should work but things like taxes,...
View ArticleHow bad is it career wise to fail probation? How to face it?>
Hello guys, it seems my company has extended my Probation; yet, I feel they are keeping me around because of the heavy workload coming in upcoming months as company just got a big contract that they...
View ArticlePeople using the ACCA designation along with their CGA designation
Ever notice this? I've seen a couple people out my way use both. Is it allowed? I understand CGA has a mutual recognition agreement with ACCA or whatnot, but I'm pretty sure you have to do more than...
View ArticleManagement Position at a bank.
Does anyone know the part-time pay rate for a management position at any bank, e.g. Manager Customer Service at TD Canada Trust or Manager Client Care at RBC? or the part-time pay rate for a Resource...
View ArticleJob offer signed, but don't want to join .
Hi all, My friend got an offer, company sent him email with subject "Offer letter" and the actual attachment has a subject "Employment letter" and also a "T&C of Employment" document. He signed...
View ArticleHow is the job market in logistics/warehousing
I was curious, for those of you who work as a forklift operator or general labourer, how is the job market and where would be the best place to look for jobs. Is there anything out there starting at...
View ArticleAny professional geologist here?
I am a recent geology grad from the University of Calgary. I completed summer work term with an intermediate size Oil & Gas company last summer under reservoir team and completed various petroleum...
View Articlefresh-ish grads w/ a Business Degree - How well are your jobs?
Hi fellow RFDers, Just curious here. I graduated in 2012 with a finance degree. Ive been interning at this company for 15$/hour and recently got full time at 35k. I thought it was kinda low, but 2 of...
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