Career and Job Search Headlines, July 8, 2009
Some recent news and blog articles about the labour market, hiring practices and the world of work.
Eyeballing Canada's post-manufacturing economy Where the jobs are.
Video game maker Ubisoft to set up studio in Toronto Part of a deal with the Ontario government to create at least 800 jobs in the province of Ontario
Ways to energize your job search A Toronto marketing consultant says the "Click and Apply" tactic is the least likely way to get a job.
Minister Finley helps students find work with Odd Job Week in Ontario 94 Service Canada Centres for Youth (SCCY) throughout Ontario will host events to create networking opportunities for students and employers.
New assignments a stretch not a yawn Best candidates for new assignments? "While they may need to learn new skills, they will have a base of strengths to build on, like being resourceful, trusting themselves, being willing to ask for help and having the courage to be bold when they need to."
JobWings.com ranked among top 100 employment sites on the web Canadian site for finance and accounting jobs.
Being the boss never looked better Mid- and senior-level business managers and executives are applying their skills to "white-collar franchises," according to franchising experts and recruiters.
Ontario lauded as North American wind power leader Ontario's Green Energy Act is expected to create more than 50,000 direct and indirect jobs by the end of 2012.
Green jobs abound but few takers Despite the endless possibilities of sustainable energy, the number of green graduates is not keeping pace with job creation, says Don Young, dean of applied science at St. Lawrence College in Kingston, Ont.
Social recruiting 2.0 – the pains of a new time Blog post: the difference between recruiters and hiring managers. Passive hiring.
Getting back to work ReConnect: Career Renewal for Returning Professional Women
Too much room at the inn Canada’s travel sector accounts for 10% of all employment in Canada and about 2.5% of gross domestic product, but does not see subsidies comparable to other sectors.
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