1 Year term in government or permanent position private sector?
If you are currently working at private sector with 45K a year pay and are offered a 1 year term in the government for 53K a year, you would jump ship? Some more relevant info: -Current position in...
View ArticleMaster of Finance (Queen's, Rotman, York)
Hello, I am currently applying for Master of Finance program. I am still debating myself where to choose between Queen's and UofT Rotman or York. Queen's one year program (lower tuition approx $35k)...
View ArticleStarting your own business or going to school?
Which route is the better one to take in life? I have some ideas with business, I was planning on doing a little education and then starting my own business, rather then doing lots of school and...
View ArticleACCA or George brown?
I did a 2 year Business associates program from washington state in a community college and since I'm an international student, I would like to come to Toronto. I think there are more opportunities for...
View Articlejob market for publicists
how is the job market for those who have aspirations of becoming a publicist, is this worthwhile career to get into.
View ArticleOREA - Career as a Realtor and Exams/Tests
Hey Folks, I am shifting my career as a realtor and just registered for the 1st course with OREA - Real estate as a professional career. I am writing this exam next month. Can someone please provide me...
View ArticleHas anyone signed a job offer before and backed out??
Receive 1st offer, sign it, receive 2nd offer few days later, sign it, contact 1st employer to let them know that you won't be there on the starting date because you found a better opportunity.
View Articlewhat exactly is a “young professional"?
I notice lots of people using the term young professional to imply someone with an office job. Do ppl in the trades or someone in retail qualify as young professional?
View ArticleCA and CPA
I am aware that ICAO is moving towards the one designation - the CPA. What happens to all those who are starting this September at CA firms. Will we be the last people who are eligible to become CAs...
View ArticleDoes it mean I am successful because I was given a corner office?
I work at a company on Bay St, I used to have a cubicle, but recently my employer told me to move into a corner office. It was surprising because I'm a software engineer that graduated after the...
View ArticleEngineer, relocating to Toronto, salary range
What could be the expected salary range for a computer engineer (P.Eng.), with 7-8 years experience, in the GTA? Current salary would be in the mid 80's, or low 90's after performance bonus. The...
View ArticleSuncor Co-op
Hi all, I'm a mechanical engineering student and I have accepted a co-op position at suncor for 8 months (sept-april) in calgary, alberta. I have been recently notified that I have to find my own place...
View ArticleCSC - before or after being hired?
I was talking to a friend of mine who is a job counselor, and she said it's highly recommended to take the CSC as it increases the chance that any finance-related employer will hire me. I just...
View Articlereference for CRA
Hello everyone, I am in the process for a SP position at CRA. I have passed tests and interview and now at the stage of reference checking. But I don't have references apart from teacher's, but they...
View Articleonline excel courses?
I'm considering taking online excel course just for the remaining month of summer to further my skills in excel... anyone ever try any of the courses online yet? if so, which ones and any...
View ArticleCouple of questions regarding CSC exam
I was talking to a friend of mine who is a job counselor, and she said it's highly recommended to take the CSC (Canadian Securities Course) as it increases the chance that any finance-related employer...
View ArticleKijiji looking for developers - via coding contest
Came across this via Facebook newsfeed: http://kijijiblog.ca/so-you-think-you-can-code-eh/ Contest prizes: 1st Prize – 15–inch MacBook Pro with Retina display 2nd Prize – 32GB iPad with Retina display...
View ArticlePeople who dress sexy at the office
What do you think of people who always dress sexy at work ? There is this young woman, I don't know wha'ts her job, name or desk location, but she often passes by my team's cubicles and everytime she's...
View ArticleAnyone Familiar with the Land Agent Career?
I've heard about this type of job: A Lang Agent. Doesn't seem to be a popular one. And there isn't a whole lot of information online about it. Dos anyone on here have this job or know someone who does...
View ArticleHow much do Car Sales Managers Make At A Busy Dealership?
I am curious to know around how much the manager(s) at a used car dealership make. There are soo many varying answers. And I know it all depends on how many sales go through but still.
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