December Job Seeker E-News: Happy Holidays from TorontoJobs.ca

	DECEMBER 2013 EDITION
	Article: Five Things You Should Absolutely Never Put on a Resume Article Written By: Martha C. White Corporate recruiters spend four to five minutes carefully scrutinizing every resume that hits their desk — at least, that’s what they say. But when jobs site TheLadders set up eye-tracking software to record recruiters’ behavior, they found that headhunters spend a stunning six seconds on their initial evaluation of a resume. Here are mistakes to avoid in order to make those seconds count. Your whole life story. “All they’re looking at in the beginning is a couple of primary things,” says John Challenger, CEO of executive search firm Challenger Gray & Christmas. A hiring manager wants to know what your last couple of jobs were, when you worked there and if the skills you acquired fit with the position they’re trying to fill, so that’s what you need your resume to communicate — not your life story. Challenger also suggests having a second, more detailed resumé you can hand a hiring manager that gets more into the nitty-gritty once you land the interview.   READ MORE TORONTOJOBS.CA • My Account • Employment Agencies • Newsletter Archives • Search Jobs • Career Resource Centre • Job Seeker FAQ • Salary Wizard CONNECT WITH US

 

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Article: Should You Take a Seasonal Job?   Article Written By: Ashley Fidel There are no two ways about it: The most expensive—er, wonderful—time of year has arrived. Even with an inbox full of holiday deals, most of us are feeling our wallets pinch this month. But there’s a financial and professional silver lining that you may have overlooked: The holiday season brings a huge surge of seasonal job opportunities. While we usually associate seasonal jobs with traditional retailers (Walmart and Target together are hiring over 120,000 temporary employees this winter), other high-demand industries such as restaurants, travel, event management, and e-commerce also increase temporary hiring during the holiday season. What does this mean for you? Seasonal jobs offer a win-win opportunity to try out a new company or industry on a short-term basis while providing much-needed supplemental income during the holiday season. READ MORE.

 

employment industry updates   Employment Outlook Survey Reveals Canadian Employers Anticipate a Steady Hiring Climate for the First Quarter of 2014. Canadian employers expect a steady hiring climate for the first quarter of 2014, with employers in the Construction sector reporting the strongest job prospects according to the results of the latest Manpower Employment Outlook Survey, the most extensive, forward-looking employment survey in the world. READ MORE Kellogg, Heinz plant closures part of a trend The closures of food processing and packaging plants in London and Leamington are the fallout of corporate consolidation, changing consumer tastes, labour costs and government regulations that have conspired to create a $6.5 billion trade deficit in the Canadian food processing industry. READ MORE

 

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The 2014 Mississauga Career Fair is presented by TorontoJobs.ca! Job Fair Admission is free for all job seekers who pre-register. Pre-registration will influence preferred entry on the day of the event. If you haven't preregistered for the event, a $2.00 fee will be requested at the point of entry. All funds collected will be donated to charity. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU THERE! Interested in Exhibiting? Click Here to View our Full Media Kit.

 

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On May 14th, 2014, thousands of entrepreneurs will gather at the Mississauga Convention Centre to expand their professional network, hear from  experienced and knowledgable entrepreneurs on tips and opportunities and learn what it takes to become successful.   This is your organization's opportunity to reach a target audience of 1000+ Entrepreneurs, promote your products/services face-to-face & be recognized as a leader in your industry.   SAVE 5% ON ALL PACKAGES UNTIL FEBRUARY 14, 2014! BOOTH PACKAGES STARTING AT $755   TRADESHOW SOLD OUT IN 2013!

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2014 TORONTO ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW – MAY 14

2014 TORONTO ENTREPRENEURS CONFERENCE & TRADE SHOW – MAY 14

This event, presented annually by TorontoJobs.ca, is on May 14^th at the Mississauga Convention Centre.  Hear great speakers, visit the trade show and network with other business owners and entrepreneurs.  Free admission to the Trade Show!  Register now at:

http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=6da7sqeab&oeidk=a07e8qw1r0l13b8fd54. For sponsorship or exhibitor information please email marc.belaiche@torontojobs.ca.

MISSISSAUGA CAREER FAIR – FEBRUARY 27

MISSISSAUGA CAREER FAIR – FEBRUARY 27

The Mississauga Career Fair will be held on Thursday February 27, 2014 at the Living Arts Centre from 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.  More information and free registration at: http://www.torontojobs.ca/promo1/promo/2013/11/MCFTOJOBSsite/index.html

 

Interested in exhibiting?  Email marc.belaiche@torontojobs.ca. 

THINKING ABOUT STARTING UP A BUSINESS? STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR MONDAY PRESENTATION!

THINKING ABOUT STARTING UP A BUSINESS? STILL TIME TO REGISTER FOR MONDAY PRESENTATION!

 

Join me this Monday January 13^th as Marc Belaiche, President of TorontoJobs.ca and TorontoEntrepreneurs.ca shares with you an introduction to the world of entrepreneurship at the ICAO offices at Yonge and Bloor in a session called “Tales from the Entrepreneur”.  More information and to register visit:

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TORONTOJOBS.CA RECRUITMENT DIVISION OPENINGS

TORONTOJOBS.CA RECRUITMENT DIVISION OPENINGS

 

Here are some open positions that our TorontoJobs.ca Recruitment Division is working on:

 

•         Director, Investor Relations – Real Estate Industry (Toronto)

•         Account Executive Freight and Customs (Mississauga)

•         Commercial Insurance Sales Rep (GTA)

•         Trucking Sales (Brampton)

•         Property Management Administrator (Markham)

•         Freight Coordinator (Mississauga)

•         Printing Sales (Richmond Hill)

•         Real Estate Law Clerk (Markham)

•         Property Management Account Executive (Markham)

 

Email your resume to resumes@torontojobs.ca.  For the full job descriptions please visit http://ow.ly/jUgf5.

JOB NUMBERS ANNOUNCED

JOB NUMBERS ANNOUNCED

The job numbers for both Canada and the U.S. were announced for December.  The highlights are:

Canada - Statistics Canada says the Canadian economy lost 45,900 jobs in December and the unemployment rate rose to 7.2% as more people searched for work.

U.S. – There were 74,000 positions created in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 6.7%.

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