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Finding a new job in today’s job market can be tough. Most companies are unsure of their financial future, so new openings are few and far between. If you are searching for a job, being chosen to fill one of those few openings is difficult. The 9.7% unemployment rate is definitely not on your side. Today’s job market clearly favors the employer. However, there is hope. Job losses have slowed and the economy is showing signs of stabilization. This means that the wait may be drawing to an end.
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You applied for a job, and now you’ve been called in for an interview! The tendency is to begin panicking. “What questions will they ask me? Do I have enough experience? What should I wear?”
First, take a deep breath, and look at this interview from a different perspective. Imagine that you are the interviewer. Look at your resume or application. Does anything raise questions in your mind? Are there missing dates in your work history? Does that description of your last job make sense? Take each section of your …
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Job interview do’s and don’ts have been written about and reported on for decades. Most of the information imparted to the viewers or readers is really common sense. If you need to learn the things spoken about in these reports you are probably not going to give a good interview. It should be pointed out that the interviewer holds a key veto in the process. You can come across as poorly dressed and not that informed, but for some reason your personality clicks with the interviewer or board of interviewers …
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With the national unemployment rate at… let’s just call it “uncomfortable” levels, it feels like most Wall Street traded companies are cruising around like silly little tug boats. Meanwhile, some companies overseas are cruising at high speed, like in one of those powerboats. Companies in Finland, Dubai, and yes, even Canada don’t seem to pay much attention to the global recession and are actively hiring.
In every country, certain regions are doing better than others. Take Montreal, Canada for example, you’ll find a growing industry in video game development. Another example …