Posts tagged ‘find a career’

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

November 28th, 2010

The Rise of Contract Work in Canada’s Job Market

According to a Globe and Mail report from Stats Can, the rise of contract jobs is a clear and steady trend with 2009 numbers showing nearly 1 million Canadians employed in this category.  While temporary work isn’t necessarily what we all want in terms of  job security, the article lays out the negatives and positives, and the positives are what we should choose to look at, especially going into the new year!

Temp jobs are generally seen as poorer in quality. On average, they don’t pay as much as permanent positions and have fewer benefits. They are less likely to be unionized, and more likely to be part time. Intermittent income also makes it tougher to build up savings for retirement.

But they also have positive aspects. Students, older workers or stay-at-home parents may prefer them for their work-life balance. They can be a foot in the door for immigrants. For young people, they can be a stepping stone to a permanent position. For employers, they allow more flexibility in adjusting to the waxes and wanes of demand.

Read the full Globe and Mail Report on Business, November 26th 2010, article here : Canada’s Shifting Job Market: The Rise of Contract Work

November 24th, 2010

Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Before or after consulting with SkyHigh Resumes services, it is important to recognize what job you want and who you would like to work for. Where you work is as important as what you will be doing: job satisfaction is key to a successful career.

Take the time to research some of the companies you would like to work for. Your enthusiasm, drive, and knowledge of the employers will tell you if it’s a good fit.

Keep an eye out for BC’s Top 100 Employers of 2011 soon to be announced in February 2011! In 2010, some of BC’s Top 100 Employers included Club Intrawest, Telus Corporation, Cactus Club, Mountain Equipment Co-op, Providence Health Care, and Nintendo of Canada Ltd.

For now, wherever you live across Canada, find out who the Top 100 Employers in your province are, at: www.Canadastop100.com

November 23rd, 2010

Tips for the Holiday Season Job Hunt

While snow may be falling from coast to coast it doesn’t mean all the jobs have gone into hiding.

Here’s an article with helpful tips on how to stay on top of your networking skills and not lose sight of your career goals. Tis the season to reconnect, reassess and rework, so that come January- you’re ready for the New Year. Don’t sing the blues, make the most of the happy holidays!

http://www.quintcareers.com/holiday_season_job-hunting.html

November 23rd, 2010

SkyHigh connects you with LinkedIn

There’s no doubt LinkedIn is the business networking site for industry professionals, and now SkyHigh Resumes offers a Linkedin profiling service to connect you with your peers or those in your desired career field.

July 20th, 2010

Job Forecast 2010 Canada

http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=3228817

Check out this article on expected job growth for Canada! Things are starting to look up:)

March 30th, 2010

Spring is here! Time for a Fresh New Resume!

SkyHighResumes has been researching and perfecting the latest and greatest resume templates and compositions which catch the Top Employer’s eye for 2010.

Don’t be missed in the pile with an old, out of date, unattractive resume. Your resume is your life on paper. Make the small investment and you will be greatly rewarded. We focus on what the Employer wants to see in the first 10 seconds! Realistically, that is all the time they have. Most Employer’s receive hundreds of resumes in a week.

We make yours stand out as being clear, concise, factual and easy to read with an attractive appeal.