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January 12th, 2011

Link to Internships, Job and Career Fairs 2011

The Vancouver Internships Work and Travel Providers Blog is a good place to start if you’re looking for an internship or information on upcoming local job fairs.

Vancouver Internships Work and Travel Providers provides all-inclusive internship and co-op placements to university and college students from Canada, the United States, and Europe.

In addition to that, we work in close partnership with numerous Languages Canada-accredited ESL schools, PCTIA-accredited career colleges to manage their in-house internship and co-op programs, and we partner with local public colleges and universities to develop unique internship exchange programs to college students from around the world.

Check out upcoming Job Fairs here:
http://vancouverinternships.ca/blog/?page_id=838

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January 12th, 2011

Advice on Cold Calls

We all have a fear of the unknown. When it comes to talking to complete strangers about work, Employment News’ advice section on “How to talk to Strangers” is food for thought. You need to determine whether or not you want to make cold calls, but as Cohen says to ask yourself, “What is the worst that can happen on a cold call, and what is the best that can happen?” If you can live through either occurrence, then go for it.

Read on if you’re ready to make a cold call yourself…..
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice

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January 10th, 2011

Job Postings via twitter: Tourism Jobs BC


Even if you don’t have a twitter account, try using twitter when job searching, as most businesses have twitter feeds and use them for their latest positions and openings.

This one go2 Job Board: The Resource for People in Tourism is a good one to check out for BC Tourism jobs!

http://twitter.com/go2jobboard

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January 10th, 2011

Hot Careers for 2011 and Beyond

A comprehensive article with a long list and links to specific jobs with a positive outlook for future employment in Canada.

Compiled by:
Canadian Business: West, east to see favourable hiring fields: survey
Ottawa Citizen: Legal, finance jobs lead hiring and salary increases
The Star: Where The Jobs Will Be In 2011
Toronto Sun: Wood products industry sees turnaround: Report
Royal Bank (RBC): Economic Outlook 2011

Take a look!

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/company-industry-research/great-careers-for-the-new-year/article.aspx?WT.mc_n=Ycanada_YToday

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January 8th, 2011

Latest in Canadian Job Gains and Losses Across the Country

B.C. loses jobs as Canada gains in December; unemployment remains at 7.6%
Construction trade, health care, social assistance sectors suffer heaviest losses

Statistics Canada said that for 2010 as a whole, Canada’s job market expanded by 2.2 per cent, or 369,000 people. That compared to a decline of 1.1 per cent in 2009.

The article lists each province’s unemployment rate.
Click here for the full story:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/loses+jobs+Canada+gains+December+unemployment+remains/4076031/story.html

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January 5th, 2011

Trends and Outlook: Social Media Opening Up New Job Opportunities

An interesting read for those with or without Social Media savvy. Looks like the Social Media trend is here to stay and will continue to play an integral role in business and work, as more companies seek to include Social Media in their business model yet often do not yet know what purpose or potential it holds for them.

Read here:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/Social+media+opening+opportunities/4057746/story.html

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January 4th, 2011

Keywords for success with online resumes and social media

“More than 65 per cent of Fortune 100 companies use LinkedIn’s hiring solutions to find talent”

A recent article in the Vancouver Sun once again highlights the usefulness and importance of social media and online presence when networking for a job. But how to use these tools to your personal advantage?

According to LinkedIn’s records, “extensive experience, innovative, dynamic, motivated, team player, results-oriented, fast-paced, proven track record, multitasker and entrepreneurial” are Canada’s Top 10 employment buzzwords but if you’re hoping to stand apart from the crowd, it’s time to be more descriptive and personal with your buzzwords.

SkyHigh Resumes now offers services with LinkedIn profiles. A career coach can help identify your unique skills and best present them on paper and online. It’s never to late to join social media and update your resume for the new year!

Check out the full article “Freshen up that online resume with original keywords”:
http://www.vancouversun.com/business/workplace/Freshen+that+online+resumé+with+original+keywords/4050515/story.html

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