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Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 05-08-2007, 10:51 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 142,343
Posted By Simon
If you are feeling stressed out and pressured you...

If you are feeling stressed out and pressured you should quit. You shouldn't let your job ruining your personal life and become part of it. Well, some managers like to think that you have to live and...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 05-08-2007, 10:47 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 107,489
Posted By Simon
I agree but from the jobseeker point of view it...

I agree but from the jobseeker point of view it is very frustrating when you have emailed 100 resumes and get no response. You start wondering if you are doing the right thing you know...Is your...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 02-05-2007, 09:56 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 50,407
Posted By Simon
Exclamation Did you know that in Monaco they don't pay taxes...

Did you know that in Monaco they don't pay taxes and they have 100% medical insurance coverage? Isn't that curious? I really want to know how they do it!
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 09-26-2006, 08:42 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 18,278
Posted By Simon
I don't think that’s legal. It depends on the...

I don't think that’s legal. It depends on the contract you have signed. Is this in your contract?
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 09-26-2006, 08:40 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 63,762
Posted By Simon
As far as I know, tax wise, you have to work for...

As far as I know, tax wise, you have to work for more than one client per fiscal year. Revenue Canada may give you a hard time if your Corporation has only one client.
They may recalculate your tax...
Forum: Job Requests 09-26-2006, 08:34 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,532
Posted By Simon
Never pay money to get a job. This is rule #1. It...

Never pay money to get a job. This is rule #1. It is waste of time to look for a stay at home job on the internet.
Do you have any particular reason to stay at home?
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 06-30-2006, 09:20 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 15,230
Posted By Simon
Negotiate vacation

Can I negotiate when at a job interview? Is taking a vacation just after starting a new job going to cost me the job offer? I am getting very tired, I need a break but I prefer to start a new job...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-30-2006, 09:13 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,477
Posted By Simon
Salary negotiation

When negotiating salary I'm not sure what to answer if they ask me about my salary history. What will be the best strategy? Do I tell the exact figure or exaggerate a little?
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-30-2006, 09:04 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 10,649
Posted By Simon
Internet is not a novelty any more. Everybody has...

Internet is not a novelty any more. Everybody has it at work and everybody use Internet. Do you know a person who doesn’t have an email? Maybe only your grandma :)
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 06-15-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 50,466
Posted By Simon
They will prefer someone to be from your last...

They will prefer someone to be from your last job, how long were you at the last job for?
I find most questions are aimed at the last job you did and as such thats the person they would most want to...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 06-15-2006, 02:55 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,294
Posted By Simon
Thank you for the encouragement. I'll keep you...

Thank you for the encouragement. I'll keep you all posted. It is summer but the job market is good so there is a hope for me

:)
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 06-13-2006, 01:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,294
Posted By Simon
You will have to be more persuasive. Did you find...

You will have to be more persuasive. Did you find any agencies to work with?


I've got a couple of calls from recruiters but nothing serious. I'm encouraged because I thought I'll get none. I...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-13-2006, 12:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 19,752
Posted By Simon
Only the company will suffer from this. The...

Only the company will suffer from this.
The employee will get another job and won't care much.
I've worked in a company once where the boss was a moody, horrible person with temperamental issues....
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-13-2006, 12:39 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 11,366
Posted By Simon
They have been looking at your Resume for sure...

They have been looking at your Resume for sure but at the time of the interview they want to make sure everything you say is correct and may ask you obvious questions again and again. It is maybe...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-13-2006, 12:14 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 14,272
Posted By Simon
My longest interview was a little over an hour...

My longest interview was a little over an hour and after that I felt squeezed like a lemon. Did you ever pick up strawberries? If you did, you know what I mean. This is the toughest field job.
I...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-12-2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 20,226
Posted By Simon
I would just look in all the grocery shops and...

I would just look in all the grocery shops and shopping malls in the area. They always look for an extra hand during the summer months.
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 06-12-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 50,466
Posted By Simon
OK I'll list 2 or 3 references. this is more than...

OK I'll list 2 or 3 references. this is more than enough I think. Is it necessary one of them to be from my last job? I don't think I can get any references from there?
:confused:
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 06-07-2006, 02:21 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 67,322
Posted By Simon
For a permanent position the recruiters get from...

For a permanent position the recruiters get from the employer one time fee. For a contract position is different - they get an extra on every hour you get paid. If you make $20 per hour, they...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 06-07-2006, 02:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 13,676
Posted By Simon
I think you have to start looking ASAP because...

I think you have to start looking ASAP because most summer jobs have been already taken!:o
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 06-07-2006, 02:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 17,977
Posted By Simon
Right now I have a new goal and that is to find a...

Right now I have a new goal and that is to find a new job in a different field. I feel great because I've made my decision and now I'm working on making this happen. I think one must have a goal. ...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 06-02-2006, 01:38 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,950
Posted By Simon
You can ask strictly professional questions, like...

You can ask strictly professional questions, like who will be your manager, to whom you will report and more here: http://www.jobforum.ca/showthread.php?t=71

I find all these 15 questions relevant...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-02-2006, 01:32 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 11,581
Posted By Simon
Most of the time there are no surprises on a job...

Most of the time there are no surprises on a job interview though once a company asked me to do a personality test. They have developed it to determine what kind of person you are and to assess how...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-02-2006, 01:11 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 9,396
Posted By Simon
I wouldn't care to work for somebody...

I wouldn't care to work for somebody stress-testing me :). There are plenty of jobs out there.


My thought exactly!
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 06-01-2006, 09:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,134
Posted By Simon
There is a list for a start: ...

There is a list for a start:
http://vancouver.craigslist.org/apa/
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-01-2006, 09:17 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 9,975
Posted By Simon
That's my case. I don't like my job and I'm...

That's my case. I don't like my job and I'm thinking of changing my career path!
Thanks for the article!

I guess that a lot of people hate their jobs. I wonder why?
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