Career and Job Search Headlines, July 20, 2009
Woman assaulted during fake job interview, police say A cautionary tale
Headhunter sees positions opening up Some good news!
Out of work and going public Some are moving to public sector jobs.
Summer time, and the job hunting is crucial Don't take a break. Article tells you why.
Contract jobs can be a good first step Tips about contract jobs which could lead to a permanent job.
A job hunter decides now's the time to become her own boss In the past 12 months, self-employment has grown by about 3 per cent. That's just slightly above historical levels. Self-employment has been rising at a steady clip – about 2 per cent annually – for about the past 20 years.
Preparing for an important job interview Not really news but extremely good advice from Mark Swartz.
Single spelling mistake can derail job application Survey results show that you need to double-check.
Summer students want government to pay up for holidays Students working at Ontario Provincial Parks are not getting paid extra for statutory holidays.
Mixed news about the labour market:
Help desperately wanted
The bad news about the unemployment rate is skewed due to manufacturing
and construction jobs. There are fields that are growing.
Canada's unemployment rate rises to 11-year high
Canada sheds 7,400 jobs in June, less than expected
Canadian job losses slow: economist reaction
Young summer-job seekers face uphill battle
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