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Multiculturalism Policy in Canada
Posted on 2013/02/20
As a newcomer or someone planning to immigrate to Canada, you may be interested in the fact that Canada is the first country to embrace the concept of multiculturalism  more
Record Canadian Immigration Numbers Expected in 2013
Posted on 2013/02/20
Citizenship and Immigration Canada expects very large numbers of Permanent Residents to be added to Canada in 2013. The reason up to 265,000 people are being granted immigrant status in Canada is to help grow the nation’s economy  more
Immigration and the Cultural Landscape of Canada
Posted on 2013/02/20
According to a recent report, the number of people who do not speak either of Canada's official languages, English and French, at home is increasing  more
Immigrant Success Story
Posted on 2013/02/20
A good example of how persistence can pay off for internationally educated professionals  more
Government of Canada 2011 Progress Report on Foreign Credential Recognition
Posted on 2012/05/07
Government of Canada reports on progress made by CIC, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, Service Canada, and Health Canada to reduce the barriers to foreign credential recognition for internationally trained individuals.  more
Helping to Build Your Employability Skills
Posted on 2011/05/26
Get access to a set of 7 workbooks that will help you to build your employability skills and literacy/Essential skills simultaneously  more
Best Employers for New Canadians 2011
Posted on 2011/04/20
Notwithsatnding the difficulties faced by New Canadians in their job search, there are many employers with initiatives and programs to assist recent immigrants to Canada. The best of those employers are recognized every year.  more
Volunteering in the City
Posted on 2011/04/19
Volunteering can be a way to expand your network, meet other like-minded people and boost your resume.  more
TorontoJobs.ca Career Magazine
Posted on 2011/04/06
TorontoJobs.ca has launched a new online career magazine that features job opportunities, career articles and resources to help you with your job search in the Greater Toronto Area  more
What job interviewers and recruiters are really assessing
Posted on 2011/04/06
Some people love going on interviews, others hate it. Some people are comfortable disclosing information about themselves, others are not. Which- ever category you fit into, interviewers/recruiters are paying attention. True, some are looking for dirt and gossip, but mostly they want you to succeed so they can hire/refer you and get on with their busy lives.  more
NewYouth.ca Newsletter
Posted on 2011/04/06
NewYouth.ca has accurate, accessible, and easy-to-understand information about issues important to newcomer youth in particular, but also as a young Canadian  more
10 Essentials To Jump-Start Your Job Search
Posted on 2011/02/14
A useful checklist to determine whether you are fully prepared for an effective job search  more
Step One Of A Job Search- Updating Your Resume For A Changing Labour Market
Posted on 2011/02/14
Resume writing is often the first big challenge in a job search. Get some useful tips on how to go about writing a good resume.  more
Preparing For An Interview - Thinking Like An Employer
Posted on 2011/02/14
Employment interviews are sometimes difficult to get and often come after a lot of hard work. Do not waste the opportunity. To prepare, try to understand how the employer is thinking.  more
Ontario Family Day
Posted on 2011/02/11
Did you know that Family Day in Ontario was initiated to recognize the values of home and family and that most retail outlets must be closed on Family Day?  more
Careers with a Future
Posted on 2011/02/11
Whether you are a newcomer to Canada thinking of changing careers or a youth trying to decide on a career, it is important to keep informed about employment trends before investing time and money in a program  more
Canada's Top 100 Employers
Posted on 2011/02/11
See the winners of Canada's Top 100 Employers competition. Now entering its 12th year, the Canada's Top 100 Employers competition is an editorial project organized by Mediacorp Canada Inc., a specialty publisher of employment guides and periodicals  more
Workbook for Newcomers
Posted on 2011/01/21
A tool to help guide immigrants planning to enter the Canadian labour market, as well as newcomers  more
Interview Fashion Blunders
Posted on 2011/01/21
How you dress for the employment interview should not be a barrier to employment. Learn about some of the common fashion blunders.  more
Employment Hazards
Posted on 2011/01/21
Learn about some of the the hazards when looking for employment and how to avoid them  more
Functional Resumé
Posted on 2011/01/21
Functional resumés suffer from a bad rep. However, find out when they can be right for you.  more
"No experience - No Job" barrier
Posted on 2011/01/18
Creative successful strategies around the old frustrating Catch-22 "you can't get a job without experience, but you need a job to get experience"  more
The Importance of Mentoring
Posted on 2010/12/22
One person's view of the importance of mentoring and being mentored  more
Happy New Year 2011!
Posted on 2010/12/22
New Year wishes from Canada InfoNet and JVS Toronto  more
Job Search
Posted on 2010/12/07
Be prepared to maximize your job search  more
Insider View of the ICT Sector
Posted on 2010/11/29
Get insights from IT professionals in Ontario about the current labour market situation, employers’ hiring needs, and effective job search strategies for newcomers to the field  more
Small Talk
Posted on 2010/11/17
Importance of small talk in social networking and business communication  more
Using Linkedin
Posted on 2010/11/10
Using social media such as Linkedin to maximize job search  more