Unskilled Workers: What Does it Cost?
We have all worked with people who didn't have the skills to do the job they were asked to do. In the best case, these unskilled people realized they were over their head and asked for help or training and…
Canada and the US Employment goes up Bigly!
Preliminary employment numbers released November 3, 2017, show the best job numbers in Canada and the US that we have seen in almost a year. With employment increasing by 261,000 in the US and 35,000 October 2017 is the best…
Natural Resources Sector adds 4,650 Jobs in first quarter of 2017
http://www.statcan.gc.ca/daily-quotidien/170619/cg-a005-eng.htm Statistics Canada has released their Natural resource indicators report for the first quarter of 2017 and nearly 5,000 jobs were added in just three months. This can be useful for those actively seeking work, or those considering a career…
How to Write a Resume – Video Series: Experience (Part 3)
This video clip focuses on the Experience section of a resume. More often than not, your resume will initially be screened by an Administrative person. Be sure to highlight your strengths and outline the equipment, techniques, diagnostic systems or programs…
September hiring storm starting on lakes and on patios everywhere!
We are going to see employers scrambling to fill jobs as the economy picks up and many top employees moving on to greener pastures. Some of the top employees we know are getting ready to jump ship after continuing to take on more work and responsibilities and seeing their employer slash or eliminate bonuses and overtime.
Over 300,000 skilled workers are needed by the construction industry in Canada between now and 2017!
It appears we are about to see another boom in construction over the next three years, largely due to projects funded by the federal government. This is great news for those out-of-work skilled workers who have been looking for work in the last few months. The recent slowdown in the number of residential construction projects means that this public works bonanza will be a big shift for some workers, but a small shift for others.
Green Recruiting – great concept!
Why should companies like Red Seal Recruiting, which specialize in recruiting for high salary jobs, construction trade jobs, power line jobs – among others - and dealing with candidates seeking construction and maintenance positions and skilled trade jobs find out if their potential match is concerned about the environment?