May 27th, 2011

Canada Post Relocates to Richmond Causes Job Loss in Downtown Vancouver

Canada Post has announced a plan to relocation up to 1,200 jobs to Richmond.Canada Post has announced a plan to relocate up to 1,200 jobs to Richmond.

Canada Post has announced that they would move their base of operation from Downtown Vancouver to the neighbouring city, Richmond. Although this is a very good news for the residents of Richmond, many have expressed their concerns over the potential job loss in Downtown Vancouver.

Mayor Gregor Robertson
Mayor Gregor Robertson

This does not bode well especially for Vancouver Mayor, Gregor Robertson, who has promised to create as many as 20,000 jobs in Vancouver area. Empty promises and empty buildings can only foreshadow a bumpy ride for Mayor Gregor during the next election.

Source: City Caucas
Pictures: SolarBC,

May 27th, 2011

Perks of promoting from within


Here is a great article from BCjobs.ca on promoting staff from within.

January 18th, 2011

Advice: Social Media Searches

A little advice from Workopolis and Employment Paper on how to better navigate social media while job searching!

Read Here:
http://www.employmentinvancouver.com/index.php/advice/53-howto/705-social-media-searches

January 17th, 2011

Job Hunting Emails: Stay Professional

A reminder to always maintain a professional style when emailing regarding jobs or inquiries.

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/getting-started/formal-language-in-job-hunting-emails/article.aspx

January 17th, 2011

Advice: Job Hunting Etiquette

Being appreciative, following up and saying thanks. Good advice in life and in job hunting, whether dealing with your recruiter, resume writing services or anyone else you encounter along your search.

Read on:

http://career-advice.monster.ca/job-hunt-strategy/professional-networking/on-job-hunting-recruiters-and-minding-your-manners/article.aspx?HPS=4_5C3JobHuntStrategyTips

January 17th, 2011

Find Jobs with Your iPhone

Monster and many job search engines have ways to keep you connected to the latest job postings (even iTunes is previewing an interview app)…
Here’s Monster’s step-by-step instructions on how to get their iPhone app.

http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-monster_iphone_app_find_jobs_with_your_iphone-1475

January 17th, 2011

Debate: Does networking work?

Workopolis, a one-stop, job search engine, has a fairly interesting article in their blog (with many comments) on “networking”, pros and cons. Read on to see if you agree on their take on “networking” and whether or not it is useful in your job hunt.

“When Networking Doesn’t Work”
http://blog.workopolis.com/en/2011/01/when-networking-doesnt-work.html?intId=531%3A19L%3A13897