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Forum: Discuss education in Canada 09-19-2006, 07:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 27,654
Posted By katkat
Athabaska university is online at your own pace...

Athabaska university is online at your own pace so you can work and study. Their website is www.athabascau.ca. They do have masters programs and are a recognized and respected university. You should...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 09-18-2006, 09:48 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,839
Posted By katkat
I do not want to discourage you, but I have...

I do not want to discourage you, but I have experiance working on oil rigs. It is hot, hard dirty work. You work 12 hours a day 6 days a week. You are away from home in the wilderness and you cant...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 09-18-2006, 09:45 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,839
Posted By katkat
I would suggest going back to school, yes it will...

I would suggest going back to school, yes it will be hard, yes you will be broke. The fact is high scholl graduates earn on average 50% than non highschool graduates. There are alternative schools...
Forum: Discuss education in Canada 09-12-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,142
Posted By katkat
Yes only their engineering students. Yes it is a...

Yes only their engineering students. Yes it is a weird tradition. They have a lot of those. If you want somewhere quiter, look around for areas slightly away from queens taht you could still walk to....
Forum: Discuss education in Canada 09-08-2006, 06:39 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,142
Posted By katkat
I used to live in kingston. Their chemical...

I used to live in kingston. Their chemical engineering program is very good.

The professors are excellent. The degree is highly recognized. The employment rate of gradutes is above 95%. They have...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 11:01 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 16,492
Posted By katkat
I would do some research on the salary rates for...

I would do some research on the salary rates for that job in your area. When they ask you, you can say well I know that the salaries for ____ are in this range and then outline your experiene and...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:57 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 32,458
Posted By katkat
Wink When you go into the office/store to drop off...

When you go into the office/store to drop off your resume, look at what peaple are wearing, and then dress the same or a little better. If everyone is in shorts and tshirts, dont go in a suit and...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 23,520
Posted By katkat
I do not work at telus, but I do work in a...

I do not work at telus, but I do work in a similar call center. I do not know what the exact questions will be, so i can only give you generalities.

They usually give you interest and aptitude...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,053
Posted By katkat
Try to think what skills are specific to this...

Try to think what skills are specific to this job. For example, if it is a cashier position, you may want to highlight your customer service and money management skills. If it is a warehouse...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 29,338
Posted By katkat
I know that this is very common in the call...

I know that this is very common in the call center industry. They want to hear your attitude and how you relate over the phone, as this is a major part of the job. I have been given testing then when...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:43 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 20,446
Posted By katkat
Cool These types of interviews are often a first step...

These types of interviews are often a first step to see if your motivation and interest are right for the company. They often do this when they are hiring a bunch of peaple.

If it is this type,...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-06-2006, 10:40 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 15,328
Posted By katkat
I have not heard of that company but I do know...

I have not heard of that company but I do know that an unpaid orientation day is very common. It helps the employee to see whether the job is for them and it saves the employer having to train...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 09-06-2006, 10:27 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 50,177
Posted By katkat
If it is an industry where they have to pay...

If it is an industry where they have to pay overtime(which is most industries) \, they have to pay you 150% of your regular wage, no matter how high it is.
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 09-06-2006, 10:25 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 50,177
Posted By katkat
It depends on what type of work you do. Certain...

It depends on what type of work you do. Certain jobs are exempt from overtime pay and the hours you need before you get overtime varies also. You should check out the employment standards act
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 09-06-2006, 10:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 35,133
Posted By katkat
As for the shutting down of the business, if you...

As for the shutting down of the business, if you do not have a job to go to after your leave, you can also recieve regular benefits if you had enough hours, so you can get the additional time to find...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 09-06-2006, 10:21 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 35,133
Posted By katkat
ei entitlement

The basic rate is 55%. You cant work while you are on pregnancy leave, you can work while on parental leave and make 25% of your benefit rate before they take any off you ei entitlement. You can not...
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