How-To’s for everything from writing resumes to your first day on the job.
As the winter continues to trudge along and we Ontarians patiently wait for the first signs of spring, many industries will begin to hold job fairs for both seasonal and full time employees. Job fairs can be a great opportunity for both employers and employees to see what their options are and try and snag […]
An apprentice is a person who is learning a trade from a skilled employer, having agreed to work for a fixed period at low or subsidized wages. And with our Apprenticeship Forum being held just this past Tuesday, I wanted to recap some of the advantages of hiring an apprentice. Many workplaces go through hiring […]
Most employers know that employee turnover is one of their greatest expenses. Severances, training new employees, lost productivity are just a few of the issues that cost you dearly as an employer. So it seems fairly straight forward that if you can decrease employee turnover you will save money and increase profits. So the question […]
To be a great leader takes many different skills. And each skill set will very depending on each person and their profession. In fact, it is this knowledge of ones skill set that can be the makings of a great leader. Knowing where you are strong and more importantly where you are weak will help […]
The workplace of today is truly a living ecosystem. Your co-workers and employees become a second family for the amount of time you spend with them. And in many cases their attitudes and emotions have a large effect on all aspects of your life. Off the top of your head you can probably think of […]
Thunder Bay Literacy provides exam support classes every Tuesday and Thursday night! Do you need help with your Red Seal or entrance exam? Get the support you need from the Thunder Bay Literacy Group 475-7211
Happy New Year! Welcoming in the new year always brings around feelings of change and inevitably millions of people setting their New Year’s resolution. Most people have an idea of their goals for the coming year, whether it is weight loss, being better with money or learning a new language. But few employers consider making […]
Now for the last and most important points on our list of way to NOT get the job. 5) Answer your cell phone. The interviewer will totally understand that you had to answer your phone because it was your best friend who just broke up with her boyfriend of three years. And everyone texts while […]
With an interview approaching here is a top 10 list of what NOT to do to get the job. Keep these in mind to help you prepare. And remember these are things you should NOT do! 10) Lack enthusiasm. You really don’t want this job anyways. It’s not a big deal if they call you […]
So you finally made it through your interview. All the stress and worry is over and paid off! You know you did amazing and now you’re almost at the end of process. First off, similar to checking to make sure your resume has been received, you should do a follow up to the interview. Again, […]
