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If you’ve been searching unsuccessfully for a permanent job for what seems like an eternity, the thought of taking on a temporary job has no doubt crossed your mind. But you probably dismissed it quickly as being of no value. After all, the idea of accepting a job that will end shortly is hardly exciting… Read more »
Do you want to have a safe 2018 at work? Silly question! Of course, you do! Your loved ones depend on you for your paycheck and for all those activities that go along with being part of a family — amusement parks and Blue Jays games in the summer, ice skating and Maple Leafs games… Read more »
HR professionals say that the first ten minutes of an interview are often the most important. As soon as you walk into the room, your prospective employer is already making tons of snap judgments about you that will inevitably influence their hiring decision. How are you dressed? What’s your energy like? Did you arrive on time?… Read more »
If you pay attention to the news or just talk with your friends, you’ll know that that two of the biggest sources of stress are finding a job and student loans. Both can easily be avoided with a skilled trade job. Skilled trades allow you to get into the workforce faster, earn a good income… Read more »
Sometimes you do everything right and still don’t get the results you were hoping for. Take job hunting, for instance. You’ve put together a great resume, your LinkedIn profile is complete, and you’re getting interviews. The only thing that’s missing is a job offer. Unfortunately, that’s the most important thing! But don’t get too down… Read more »
One of the curses of the smartphone is that no matter where you are, it allows you to be somewhere else. When you’re at home relaxing in your recliner, watching tv, you can scroll through work emails. Conversely, when you’re at work, you can be distracted by any number of apps that keep you from… Read more »
You have all the qualifications to be a forklift operator: You’re experienced, licensed, and have the latest certification. But you haven’t you been able to find a job or get a promotion at your current job. What gives? Don’t those credentials count anymore? Well, the answer is yes, they do count, but they might not… Read more »
Whether you’re searching for a job in Brampton, St. Thomas, or any points in between, if it’s your first time as a job-seeker you’ll be facing challenges. You might not know how to look, where to look, or what to look for. You’re already saddled with the biggest hurdle – namely, no experience – and… Read more »
You already know that you’re supposed to research a company before you interview for a position there. The reasons for doing this are probably obvious by now: It helps you to ask and answer questions during the interview, and it shows the interviewer that you are taking this opportunity seriously. But did you also know… Read more »
Machinists and machine operators have become harder to find in recent years. Apprenticeship programs, training grounds for machinists that are typically four years (or 8000 hours) in length, have been curtailed or eliminated by many businesses, and a push for high school students to attend four-year colleges, rather than to pursue a trade, has decreased… Read more »