Canada – Hiring Trends for 2010
Over the past week or so, I have been immersed in job search through professional discussions related to corporate human resources’ interview processes, job search challenges, and the ’new market’ hiring practices and procedures in particular.
As I am receiving a positive response to my offer to help people in their job search endeavours with cover letter and resume preparation, career profile blog site creation, etc., job [...]
Canada – British Columbia Unemployment Rises – 8.4%
While I research various sources to keep my finger on the pulse of our economic picture, and more specifically, our ‘real’ unemployment statistics for Canada and the US, I am faced with a myriad of numbers that just do not seem to add up.
Analyzing this data is a cumbersome task at best. Analysts specializing in [...]
No Such Thing as ‘JS’
Over the past several years, this expression has been very popular, and uttered frequently amongst professionals at all levels. That is to say, there never has been any such thing as ‘job security.’
Given our current market conditions, I am confident that a number of my readers are concerned about their futures, and what will become [...]
What is Your ‘EVP’?
Much has been written recently regarding the high potential of employees currently gainfully employed ‘jumping ship’ when the economy turns around. A number of economists are suggesting that this turn around could take place over the next 6-9 month period. Depending on the circumstances within the firm, some employees may be inclined to ‘jump ship’ before we [...]
Meeting Employer Needs: ‘Independent Consultant & Virtual Assistant’
We are all aware of the state of affairs with our current economy, job market, and the painfully slow recovery process. Having said that, I read yesterday that British Columbia would ‘be on the podium’ as the lead province in economic recovery in 2010.
Unfortunately, the paragraph in close proximity to that heading of false assurance, is EA [...]
‘Pink Slip’ Blues
Are you feeling stressed and worried about your job security within your firm? Are you hearing rumours that are likely untrue, but nevertheless, unsettling?
In today’s job market, it is understandable for staff at ‘all levels’ to entertain the sobering idea of receiving the dreaded ‘pink slip.’ Unfortunately, it is a reality that cannot be escaped [...]
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