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Today, the vast majority of business professionals and job seekers are using LinkedIn as their resume to proactively learn about new opportunities that can advance their careers. As a result, LinkedIn has quickly risen to the top of the recruiting chain. With its millions of users and targeted groups, this social platform is a key tool for recruiters to find and hire top talent. Are you maximizing your odds of being noticed on LinkedIn? Grow your network and career with your profile on LinkedIn. By keeping your profile filled out […]
By Sharon Graham. Up-to-date information for 2016. Statistics Canada provides in depth Labour Market Information (LMI) that is valuable for Career Professionals and our clients. LMI is abundant and Canadians should be using it for their overall career development. Yet, many workers and job seekers are not aware of the information. Some may not grasp the value of these resources and are unable to use them properly. Career Professionals refer to the Statistics Canada’s labour market activities feed for broad geographic and demographic information on the Canadian population. This resource provides a range […]
By Lee-Anne Geseron. With a new year comes new energy, new hopes and new dreams. We all know that setting S.M.A.R.T. goals keeps us on track and focused. This is equally important to our clients when they are kick starting their job search. Whether you are working on an employment plan together or simply offering the tools and resources, you can set S.M.A.R.T. goals. Here is how I explain S.M.A.R.T. goal setting to my clients. S – Be SPECIFIC! You may have heard the saying “if you cater to everyone, […]
By Lori Jazvac. As a career practitioner, I have worked with many newcomers to Canada. I have found that a positive attitude combined with patience and flexibility goes a long way. Those newcomers who are most successful exhibit a take-charge approach and determination to progressively meet their goals. They hone in on a specific career target, leveraging important networks and various methods for career success. Ottawa World Skills interviewed five newcomers who overcame obstacles to career success in Canada. Here are some of their recommended strategies: Identify an appropriate immigrant serving agency. The newcomers employed a service organization and employment […]
Here are some links to websites for career practitioners and their clients based in Yukon. If you are a career practitioner and you want resources for the labour market in YK, then make sure to bookmark these sites. Careers and Employment for Clients Employment Central: Job listings and news. Yukon Labour Market Information: Business trends, job demand forecast, career planning information and other resources. YuWIN: Yukon information about current jobs, the labour market, and career planning. Education and Training for Clients Yukon College: 13 community campuses across Yukon. Yukon Government: Information about trades […]
By Sharon Graham. The 2016 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey asked one question to 1,900 employers across Canada: “How do you anticipate total employment at your location to change in the three months to the end of March 2016 as compared to the current quarter?” The responses from Canadian employers show that they anticipate a moderate hiring climate for the first quarter of 2016. Here is a snapshot of the 2016 Manpower Employment Outlook Survey Results: Employers’ plans for the first quarter of 2016 9% plan to increase staffing 7% expect cutbacks 81% expect their current staffing levels to remain the same […]