As we see peak employment in 2019, it’s interesting to watch the recruitment process of companies and note how different they are in terms of effectiveness, effort and duration. Take for example a company that conducts one interview and hires…
With icons of industry like Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerburg, and Muriel Siebert (the founder of the first women-owned brokerage firm in the US) all leaving university before obtaining a degree, it clearly shows that education does not prevent you from…
Imagine receiving a resume that says "Detail-oriented Manager with experience successfully managing a modern agricultural production, distribution, and retail operation. Ensured the marketing, delivery, and sale of branded products to thousands of happy repeat clients throughout Canada. Delivered consistent profits with annual…
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…
“East Block, Parliament Hill” by Brian Gratwicke is licensed under CC by 2.0 Canada has 35 million people, yet we have 375,000 job vacancies. Why is it so hard for companies to hire people? The first reason is: relocation. Canadians don't…
VICTORIA, BC – Approximately five hundred people were hired in January 2017, tying BC’s capital with Quebec City for the second-lowest unemployment rate in Canada. According to Statistics Canada, the number one spot belongs to Brantford, Ontario. In part, we…
Manufacturing and health care led Canada's employment growth in May, adding 22,000 and 21,000 jobs respectively. Despite solid job gains in May, unemployment remains unchanged at 6.8% due to an increase in the number of people seeking work. Employment is…
Just the other day, Statistics Canada released their quarterly job vacancy report. Although the numbers are down from last year, with 200,000 job vacancies in Canadian business for 2013, the numbers are grim. For job seekers this is bad news,…