On starting a new job

We have had quite a few clients who have started new jobs recently. We are very excited and happy for them as they get an opportunity to use their skills in the Canadian workplace.
With this in mind we should look at an article that provides some tips on how to make your first week on [...]

The 1 Day Dream Job Challenge

24 Hours Vancouver recently ran an article that contains an interesting twist on the job search process. Those of you who are feeling frustrated with the lack of progress in your quest for employment will be particularly interested in this.
The idea is to commit to one day of intense job-search activity which is aimed at [...]

On Assessments

An article in a recent edition of the Globe & Mail looks at the increasing number of companies that are using personality assessments during the hiring process. There is little validity to using this type of assessment as a screening tool but that will not deter companies who are in many cases just as susceptible [...]

Regulated or not

Most occupations in Canada are not regulated. The employer can assess a foreign credential and decide on whether the applicant has the required skills and experience to do the job. There are specific occupations however, where people who wish to work in a field need to be registered with an association or organization that oversees the [...]

7.5 and 3.1

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The two numbers in the title of this post are meaningless without context. They also happen to paint a very interesting picture in terms of the Victoria Labour Market. If you scroll to the bottom of this post from Reed Construction Data you will see two tables side by side that contain data that should [...]

Cultural tutor

This article from Career Pro news points out that as the shift towards globalization continues employers are starting to hire cultural tutors. A cultural tutor can help a company conduct business in a foreign country. Often the tutor is multi-lingual and has business ties that can help companies navigate the sometimes confusing waters of differing [...]

Immigrant employment up

A new study released by Statistics Canada reveals that employment among immigrants in Canada increased in 2007. Employment among immigrants aged 25 to 54, increased by 2.1%. This was stronger growth than experienced by people of the same age who were born in Canada. Job growth was strongest in the Immigrants made notable gains in transportation, accommodation and food service [...]

Oops !

This article from cnn provides a list of what not to do at a job interview. Remember your performance at an interview does not have to be perfect. You want to confirm to the interviewer that you are qualified and avoid any deal-breaking mistakes as outlined in the article.

About the labour market

Every month StatsCanada releases a labour force survey that provides information about employment. The survey for April shows that 19,000 new jobs were created across the country last month.
In Alberta and British Columbia, the continued strength of the labour market resulted in record high employment rates in April for both provinces. Employment growth in British [...]

More mentorships

Last month we looked at the new trend of speed-mentoring. A new article looks at what happens when good mentorship arrangements go bad.
Related: The Power of a Mentor