Making Connections




'Tis the season for a new job

The holiday season brings many things -- Christmas carols, crowded shopping centres, and networking opportunities galore for savvy job-seekers.
2007, December

Job Fair a booming success

Thousands of job seekers flooded the Metro Toronto Convention Centre with the hope that they might walk away with a job.
2007, October

The big schmooze

Now that summer is over and we're solidly sitting in autumn, it's once again the season to schmooze.
2007, October

Thank-you cards: The ultimate networking tool

Dave Howlett taught me a very valuable lesson that I try to pass on as often as possible: Send thank-you cards.
2007, May

Administrative Professionals Week

Leading executives value a strong partnership with administrative professionals and often credit this as an important contributor to their success.
2007, April

Job Fair a booming success

Thousands of job seekers flooded the Metro Toronto Convention Centre for The National Job Fair & Training Expo.
2007, April

Schmoozing to success

Available jobs drop off as you climb the corporate ladder, so who you know can become as important as what you know.
2007, April

Great Canadian Job Gap

Politicians and CEOs treating themselves to fat-cat pay hikes, while average Canadians struggle to get pay hikes that keep pace with inflation.
2007, April

Employers are looking for you!

Norampac is the largest corrugated container maker in Canada. But that doesn't mean it's just looking for manufacturing help.
2007, March

Always growing, always improving

"Always growing, always improving" seems to be the motto of The National Job Fair & Training Expo, as it set an exhibitor record for the spring event.
2007, March

Diversity promoted on job

Greater cultural diversity is marking the plant floors and offices of London businesses
2007, March

LEDC assists foreign workers

Hiring foreign workers, or transferring staff from another country, just got a little easier.
2007, March

Gov't site helps job-seekers network online

Brings together job seekers, employers, schools and training under one online umbrella.
2007, February

Dress for success

A modest makeover could make the difference in landing a job.
2007, February

Jobboom unveils ground-breaking websites

The 2007 HRPAO conference and trade show proved the perfect venue to unveil two ground-breaking human resources websites.
2007, February

Why people in your dream career might discourage you

If you are hoping that everyone who works in the industry will welcome you and be willing to help, you may be disappointed.
2007, January

Resume dos and don'ts

There are three common resumé formats -- chronological, functional, combination -- and they don’t work equally well for all job-seekers.
2007, January



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