How to be Considered for a Management Role
There are many good reasons to aim for a management role: you want more of a challenge, you have done your time on the tools, or simply a want to make more money. Before making the move, you should know…
A Career in Heavy Duty Mechanics
Heavy Duty Mechanics, also known as Heavy Equipment Technicians, are responsible for the repair, maintenance, and testing of mobile heavy equipment. HDM’s employ their preventative maintenance knowledge and troubleshooting skills to prevent breakdowns and diagnose and repair heavy equipment. Almost…
Open Letter to Justin Trudeau from an Entrepreneur
Dear Mr. Trudeau, I hope you have had an enjoyable summer and are now back in Ottawa working hard on what matters to Canadians. This letter does not matter to all Canadians, but it does matter to over 10,474,800 that…
Make it a Law: Trades and Military Careers Should be Taught in Schools
With 1.8 Million youth in Canada not working, are schools failing to help kids get into the workforce? The state of Colorado just passed a law that says Career Counselors have to present Trades and Military careers to students, by…
What Not to Include on Your Resume
As most of us know, the aim of a resume is to highlight your greatest skills and accomplishments. A potential employer should be able to determine from a quick glance if you meet their basic educational and work experience requirements. …
Can Canada Double its Supply of Skilled Tradespeople?
Here at Red Seal Recruiting, we’re always overjoyed when we make a placement. And recently it was particularly thrilling because we placed a female candidate. It may be hard to believe even in 2017, but very few resumes from certified…
The Hottest Job In Canada and the US
There are over 3000 advertisements in Canada and 67,416 in the United States looking for HVAC professionals. HVAC stands for Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning and covers all aspects of both air temperature and air quality in every home, office and building in North…
Canada 3rd and the US 30th in World Ranking for Professionals
HSBC just published its world wide ranking of countries to work in for expatriates and Canada has thoroughly defeated its NAFTA partner the United Stated. Canada has climbed 3 spots from 6th to 3rd, while the United States was passed by…
A Career in the Electrical Field
Being able to maintain power is essential to running most businesses, households, and communities in this day and age. Electricians are the professionals that keep the electricity flowing for houses, offices, mines, construction sites, manufacturing plants, pulp and paper mills…
Construction is killing it and Manufacturing is strong
Canada had an unexpectedly strong month of job creation in May adding 14,000 Jobs. Construction and Manufacturing were two of the bright spots with Ontario and Quebec leading the way, likely with Toronto's strong housing market being the biggest driver.…