February 7, 2012

Retraining For A Second Career

With today’s job market, things often look pretty bleak. Lay offs are commonplace and finding a new job can sometimes be more than a challenge when it comes to meeting the monthly bills. Retraining in a new field is often a next-step options for many people.

If your job has been downsized or even removed altogether, taking a decrease in pay isn’t a realistic option. Some businesses offer retraining in-house, or cover expenses for training programs elsewhere. But if not, you may find yourself looking for training on your own. Where do you start?

In Canada, Employment Insurance only goes so far. But if you qualify, at least you have an income while you are looking for work. While on EI, there are many free programs that offer help on finding work or finding retraining relevant to needs in the current job market. Availing yourself of these free programs is highly recommended. [Read more...]



Tips For A Successful Job Search

When it comes to job search many job seekers are not very aware of the time they need to use in the process as well as of the complexities that are involved in the recruiting system that might lead to longer job search than predicted. Apart from this there is present also the overestimation that job seekers think of themselves together with their abilities and knowledge. As such this can lead to a total failure even long before the job search starts.

5 tips to a successful job search:

  1. Perform a self-assessment. This tip is applicable to both the new comers in job seeking and those looking to change jobs. This self assessment has a lot of benefits related to the way of being very objective with yourself reflecting as such a light on the salary needs along with the skills and experience. This will allow you to target the job that is right for you, enabling you to get a realistic perception of your life and job. [Read more...]


Temp Services Find Jobs

employment-help-wantedMany people are looking for work now days. It seems like that is the hardest thing to do. There can be help out there. Using a temp agency has some advantages and there are many out there.

Temp services can help anyone from a student straight out of school to someone whom just wants to try a new position or job. A temp service helps people looking for work by matching them with companies that have openings available. When we are trying to obtain work on our own it may seem as if there are no jobs available but a temp service has an on going list of people needing work and companies needing employees. Some of these positions are not even known to the general public so that gives them a heads up in helping the ones needing work.

Temp services and agencies offer jobs that are on a temporary base as well as jobs that are hiring long term. The jobs that are on a temporary base can turn into full time employment if the employer and the employee are compatible. When using a temp service it will be like having a contact in the company hiring because the temp service will have already reviewed your resume, talked to you, did any testing needed and gave the basic interview so the company that you may be chosen for will already have the heads up on your abilities.

Using a temp service can help you to obtain access to companies that you may not have had access to. The temp services can also help you obtain a job in the pay range you are looking for instead of you only finding the lower pay jobs in the news paper.

One thing to remember is that there are many temp agencies out there so make sure when choosing one it is legitimate. One way to do this is always know a temp service should never ask you for a fee for finding you a job. The fees are always paid by the company looking for the employees.



Using a Temp Service to Find Work in Canada

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Working as a temp is an excellent way to earn without having to stick with just one business. For anyone who isn`t sure just what industry they want to work in, it can also be a good way to get some experience in a variety of industries. However, the majority of people will use temp agencies to find work while they are still searching for a full time job. If you`re between jobs, then temporary employment is a handy way to keep paying the bills while still searching for that perfect position. [Read more...]