(CC0 Public Domain) Toronto Employment & Social Services (TESS) is hosting a job fair on October 19th, 2016 at North York Central Library. If you're 45 or older, this event should be on your to-do list. You will learn about the various job search resources available to you including community services and supports. The event […]
CCO Public Domain Think wearable technology like E-textiles — smartshirts, a sports bra that tracks your biometrics or a smart watch; social robotics interacting with customers such as Pepper robots which will now work alongside humans on cruise ships; or how about self-driving or autonomous cars? These technological creations are all what is known as […]
(CCO Public Domain – from pixabay) Job searching has never been more accessible than within the last few years. In the past, you were restricted to looking for jobs or working on your resume on your home computer. It is now possible and more convenient to job search while on the move with the […]
The Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA) is a provincial statute, which sets out the minimum requirements for the employee/employer relationship in the Province of Ontario. Here are some facts every Ontarian should know under the Employment Standards Act, 2000 (ESA): Employees are generally entitled to be paid at least 4 percent of their total wages […]
(image: flickr CC Attribution-NoDerivs 2.0 Generic) While financial gain is one of the prime reasons for people staying in their current occupation, this doesn't necessarily translate into job satisfaction or fulfillment. If you are bored, disengaged or feel unappreciated and undervalued in your job, chances are money will not make you happy in the long run. Today, companies […]
(courtesy of: http://www.flazingo.com/creativecommons) I often get asked by job seekers what are the best job and career websites, blogs and resources to read. Of course I always recommend reading Toronto Public Library's Career & Job Search Help blog; but if you would like further options there are quite a number of very informative sites […]
(courtesy of: http://www.flazingo.com/creativecommons) Employment gaps are always a challenge to explain on a resume. Should you include these periods of unemployment on your resume? Will this hurt your chances of getting the job you want? Will potential employers judge you unfavourably during the hiring process? These are some common concerns people have when constructing […]
photo credit: canadianimmigrant.ca Canadian Business recently published their yearly standing of Canada's Best Jobs 2015: The Top 20 Jobs. This list ranks occupations that are showing the biggest growth and pay. Using data from Statistics Canada, the ranking was based on job and median salary growth over time. The ranking clearly shows the top jobs vary dramatically and […]
(image credit: pinterest -smartcompany.com.au) In 2011, the Canadian census data showed that for the first time, there were more people in the age group where people typically leave the labour force (55 to 64), than in the age group where people typically enter it (15 to 24). Recent statistics show that by 2031, one-quarter of […]
(image credit: www2.fiskars.com) For young people, starting up your own small business can seem like a risky venture to take. With limited resources and business skills, this idea may be too daunting a task. Factor in the sweat equity it takes to make your small business a success. With so many variables to consider, young people might think […]