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Tips for Job Searching

Susan Farrell — Thu, 10 May 2012 23:42:00 +0000

Some job titles seem obvious, however, a lot of companies use their own specialized job titles. If you are searching by job title, you might miss some good job ads!

Work Placements: The Pros and Cons

Susan Farrell — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 02:14:00 +0000

Work Placements: The Pros and Cons

A work placement or internship refers to a type of work, usually for a specified period of time, intended to familiarize a student or potential new employee with a work environment. Sometimes, a work placement or an internship can also lead to a permanent position. They are more common in some industries than others.

UPDATE: JOB POSTINGS

Susan Farrell — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:16:00 +0000

Attention human resources & health information management students! Your job postings can be located with the Office Administration jobs.

Not seeing your region? Drop an email to careerguidance@cd-ed.com.

Job Search Productivity Quiz

Susan Farrell — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 23:35:00 +0000

There are many factors that can impact your job search productivity. Submitting a resume is simply not enough. There are other factors you might be overlooking.

Take the following quiz and see if you're accidentally overlooking something!

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SIGGRAPH's Computer Animation Festival

Susan Farrell — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 23:56:00 +0000

In 2012, SIGGRAPH's Computer Animation Festival celebrates its 39th year as the world's most innovative exploration of computer-generated animation and visual effects. This four-day, international event is a glimpse into the most talented technical and artistic minds of our industry. It showcases everything from student films to blockbuster visual effects!

All entries must be uploaded by 9 April 2012 (22:00 UTC/GMT). Only finished works will be considered for inclusion, and all submissions must be uploaded at final resolution.

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Employment scene & the modern Job Search

Susan Farrell — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 01:53:00 +0000

Let’s take a quick look at the current employment scene in Canada and see how this impacts a job search. A job search today is very different than a job search 5 years ago or even last year, for that matter.

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How to Pay Off your Student Debt, a loonie at a time

Susan Farrell — Tue, 03 Jan 2012 23:27:00 +0000

Student debt

How to pay off your student debt, a loonie at a time

gillian livingston

From Tuesday's Globe and Mail

Published Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2012 9:11AM EST

Last updated Tuesday, Jan. 03, 2012 9:32AM EST

After a holiday break at home, many university and college students are heading back to school and into the home stretch of their postsecondary careers. But as the excitement of getting the degree and pursuing the career of their dreams gets closer, so does the one thing they may have stuffed to the back of their minds: debt, debt and more debt.

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Follow Up After Sending a Resume

Susan Farrell — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 01:39:00 +0000

When You Should Follow Up With Employers

By Alison Doyle, About.com Guide

There isn't an easy answer to the question of whether you should follow up after submitting a resume. I posted the question on the (very useful) Answers section of LinkedIn to see if I could get some insight into whether you should (or shouldn't) follow up after sending a resume. I received a variety of good answers, both in favor of, and against, following up. In addition, if it makes sense for you to take that extra step in the hiring process, there are good suggestions on how to best follow up after sending a resume.

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How to Find a Job By Building Relationships

Susan Farrell — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 02:40:00 +0000

Networking Tips

Finding a job in today’s economy can be tough, yet there are opportunities if you know where to look. Your best bet for finding these opportunities is not through online job boards, the classifieds, or employment agencies—it’s by talking to the people around you. Your network of friends, family members, colleagues, and acquaintances is the most valuable job search resource you have.

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Article about Facebook Etiquette

Susan Farrell — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 01:47:00 +0000

This article is from 2008 but it's definitely worth a read in case you missed it the first time around!

Facebook Etiquette: Five Dos and Don'ts

By C.G. Lynch, CIO

Balancing your work and personal life on social networking tools such as Facebook has become more complex than ever -- and the dangers go beyond the well-publicized examples of posting party pictures to your profile.

A more subtle faux pas can affect your online reputation and even future job path, as your friend list on Facebook includes both personal and professional contacts. Information you post can mess up your work relationships and personal ones in one quick swoop.

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