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Find Jobs in Canada in this Economic Climate

oilrigworker — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:33:48 +0000

Leonard G. just graduated from the University of Toronto, armed with a Bachelor’s degree in IT. He’s smart, enthusiastic, and hardworking, but he’s being turned down by every company he has applied to when he looks for jobs in Canada. Some don’t ever call him up for an interview even. It’s been three months since he graduated and still he only receives rejection letters. Most of his friends are facing the same despondence, and some are known to be the cream of the crop. Why is this happening? What can they do?


: job postings in different industries

Source: Techcrunch

Looking at the above chart, all industries are hiring lesser staff, some less than others. IT job listings are down 43 percent from a year ago. Healthcare is holding up the best with only an 8 percent decline, but nevertheless still a decline. Job postings in banking and financial services have decreased 48 percent (to 144,569), and media and newspaper job listings are down 47 percent (with only 24,104 postings).

The global economic recession has, without a doubt, taken its toll on job seekers’ hopes, as we are now experiencing what is called the employers’ market. Job opportunities have plunged, and it still can’t be seen when the number of jobs available will rise, although many contemplate it should be soon, since the only way to go after hitting rock bottom is up.

Some people choose to wait the recession out, but who knows for sure when the economy is likely to pick up, and what can one do in the meantime?

1. Look at industry data

Despite the recession and the shortage of jobs, there are still research industries and job sectors that are encountering a shortage of workers or are still undergoing job growth. This is an area you may want to concentrate on in search of a job.

2. Upgrade your skills

Skills are what employers look for when hiring, so the more specialized skills you have, the higher your chances of being hired. It would be a good idea to use the time you have while waiting for a job to pick up a new skill or hone an existing one.

3. Try part-time or freelance work

If you’re not able to clinch a full-time job just yet, why not try working part-time or do freelance work instead first? These will definitely help with your expenses while you wait for a full-time job, and your future employer might very well take into account your enthusiasm and the skills you pick up while engaging yourself in such work. Moreover, you never know if your part-time or freelance job can lead to an attractive full-time one!

4. Network, network, network

As much as we all complain about small talk and other networking pains, one cannot deny the impact it can have on one’s social and professional life, and even more so in such an economic climate. Think about it, with no one hiring, possibly your only chance of getting your foot in the door is by knowing someone on the inside and convincing them how you’d be a perfect fit in the company.

5. Self-assessment

Before you even try to convince your employer about your strengths and how you’d be perfect for the job, perhaps you need to convince yourself first. Take some time to evaluate your interests, skills and strengths and how these can be a good fit with a company. Do a role play with someone objective and experienced to practise your answers to interview questions. Body language would also be a crucial deciding factor during the interview, so do make sure you are familiar with the dos and don’ts.

6. Be active

No job is going to fall on your lap if you just sit around waiting. Getting your desired job requires you to be proactive in the search and application process, from start to finish. Do your homework before the interview by researching on the company and the position you applied for, and do a follow-up email after the interview to thank your interviewer(s), and at the same time, show your enthusiasm for the job. It may also be a good idea to let others know that you’re job hunting so that your friends and acquaintances can also keep a lookout for you. Keep trying!

7. Learn to accept rejection

Many people wallow in their defeatist attitude and seriously, nothing ever comes out of that. Of course, nobody likes being rejected, and receiving countless rejections can lead to strong dejection, but think about it this way, people emerge from failures and rejections much stronger than before. Be ready to face countless rejections, but pull yourself up quickly because acceptance might be just round the corner.

8. Start early

As they say, the early bird catches the worm! Start your job search early, even while you’re in school. Job hunting takes plenty of time and it would be useful to start your hunt early, and maybe even beat the crowd of graduates to a great opportunity.

9. Be realistic

This usually means be willing to settle for less, especially so in this economic climate. People are getting laid off, companies are cutting costs a great deal, so be prepared for a slimmer paycheck during this period of time.

10. Polish your resume

Be sure to update your resume! Moreover, remember how you thought you didn’t look good in that one-size-fits-all apparel? More so for a resume that must be tailored differently for every job application. To make your resume stand out to the employer, always place the most relevant experience or qualification first for every different job application.

Gone are the days where we actually need to physically go to individual companies or snail mail them our resumes. With everything done electronically these days, your best bet for getting a job is through an online job portal. Jobsites in a way help match make employers and employees by providing a platform for them to find each other and discover the good fit they make. Most jobsites are 100% free and it makes applying for jobs and submitting your resume very easy and convenient. Many fresh graduates like Leonard G. find their jobs successfully through online Canada jobs sites, and have found very fulfilling and rewarding jobs, thanks to the great accessibility provided by these job-seeking platforms in Canada.

Remember, be active in your job pursuit, and be realistic. Best of luck!

Job In Middle East For Tony Blair

oilrigworker — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:28:19 +0000

After standing down as Prime Minister of the UK, Tony Blair was appointed as peace envoy to the Middle East .Now, he has been involved in this special job in Middle East for two year. How’s going with this famous politician?

It’s an enormously challenging role, from a leader job in the UK to the diplomat job in Middle east, but one he feels even more engaged with thanks to his own faith.

“I enjoy being there, I find it exciting and enthralling,” Blair told CNN. “If you’re someone from the Abraham faiths, then to be in the Holy Land; to be in and around the places that you read about and grew up with in the Bible, is very inspiring.

Some have questioned his credibility in brokering peace in the region given his decision to send British troops into Iraq. Blair is dismissive of these accusations and reiterates the practicalities of politics.

“What one of the Palestinians said to me after I had been there a short time was if we didn’t have someone who had a good relationship with America, and could talk to the Israeli leadership, then it wouldn’t be much use to us.

Several months ago, Tony Blair received the Dan David Prize for “his exceptional leadership and steadfast determination in helping to engineer agreements and forge lasting solutions to areas in conflict”.

If anyone else took the peace envoy jobs in Middle east, could he be awarded like Tony Blair?

Europe Jobs Opportunities for Non-Europeans

oilrigworker — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:24:40 +0000

How to get jobs in Europe for non-Europeans? These kind of questions often pop up in my emails. If you are not a European Union passport holder, goes the stereotype, local regulations shut you out of the market, so you shouldn’t even think about it.

That may have been true in the past, but not any more.

Many European governments have begun to change laws, and are beginning to encourage immigration for non-EU citizens with university degrees and skills that are in demand. There are several reasons, but the most commonly cited one is that Europe has long suffered from “brain drain.” More and more Europe jobs require high quality techis.In turn, this lack of experts and highly educated people is affecting economic growth and European governments want to change that.

THere are some tips belowed for advice.

First, non-EU citizens do not have an automatic right to work within the European Union. You can be given this right by local governments. The simplest, and most recognized form, is the work permit.

Second, a residence visa or permit shows that you have the legal right to stay in a country. These permits are usually given for a certain purpose, such as being with your family, being with a partner/ spouse, studying, and so on.

Third, if you are hired by a European company,they will offer you work visa and accomodation, thus you can work in Europe naturally.

In a word, you can go work in a country under three conditions, namely that you have a job offer, acceptable university degree and a salary above a preset minimum. Currently nine countries have some form of this permit, and another two are considering the idea.

The European Union is undergoing a major reorganization, and powers are being transferred from the national level to the EU headquarters in Brussels. With its development, the individual nations’ laws and policies will be replaced by a united framework. And thus, land a job in EU would be easier when the 27 nations achieve a unanimous agreement.

Island Caretaker Mates: Best Part Time Job in Australia

oilrigworker — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:37:40 +0000

Yeah, Ben Southall is lucky to get the world’s best job in Australia. Now, as an island caretaker, the 34-year-old Brit is living in a fantastic house on a paradise island in Great Barrier Reef and waiting for to be paid $110,000 at the end of the year. He swims daily and writes a weekly blog.

Really enticing. Definitely envious. But these day, it is reported that the lucky Brit feels lonely. With his hectic schedule, Ben told doesn’t get as much time to socialise as he’d like.

Well, fortunately again, his employer, Queensland Travel Agency, makes good use of online marketing campaign, saying, “Six months isn’t enough time to sample everything, so we’re looking for some mates who can share in the experience with Ben so they can write about it, too.”

The four lucky folks who win will have their own Barrier Reef adventures, all expenses paid, then report back via guest spots on Ben’s blog.

Ben’s promising to kick off the selection process on the 26th of August, and his blog has already been inundated with nearly 300 requests for the role.

sWho will be lucky enough to land the best part time Australia jobs during the economic downturn? I can’t wait.

No Work Permit Required jobs in Canada

oilrigworker — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 08:34:51 +0000

It is hard to land a temporary job in Canada when a new immigrant moves to Canada. You know getting in as a temporary worker needs skills, experience, a great deal of perseverance and, yes, luck.

But there is exception that certain jobs in Canada are exempt from work permit requirements. These jobs include:

Business Visitors: People coming to Canada on business do not need a work permit. Business visitors must work for a company located outside of Canada. Business visitors cannot directly enter the Canadian labour market.

On-Campus Employment: Certain foreign students studying in Canada can work on their campus without a work permit.

Performing Artists: Foreign artists and their essential supporting staff coming to Canada to perform do not need a permit if they are only performing in Canada for a limited period of time and will not be performing in a bar or restaurant. Artists working in Canada in this category may not enter into an employment relationship with the Canadian group that has contracted for their services.

News Reporters: Reporters working for foreign newspapers, television channels, news agencies, or companies involved in reporting news events may work in Canada to report on events in Canada.

Clergy: Persons who are coming to Canada to work as ordained ministers, lay persons or members of a religious order, do not need a work permit to perform their religious duties or assist a religious group. These religious duties may include preaching doctrine, presiding at liturgical functions or spiritual counselling.

Examiners and Evaluators: Professors and academic experts may come to Canada to evaluate or supervise academic projects, research proposals or university theses. This applies to Canadian research organizations as well as academic institutions.

Health Care Students: Foreign health-care students can do their clinical clerkships or short-term work in Canada without a work permit if the work is for the primary purpose of acquiring training. Health care students must have written approval from the Canadian regulatory board responsible for their occupation.

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