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Forum: Discuss education in Canada 03-16-2006, 03:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,181
Posted By Jon
I t depends on what you want to study. I found a...

I t depends on what you want to study. I found a great Web Marketing and Search Engine Optimization course that had no strings attached and was FREE!

Thing is, you need something which is...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-16-2006, 03:24 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,479
Posted By Jon
Agreed. But leave a little for something to talk...

Agreed. But leave a little for something to talk about in the interview. :D

Yeah - good idea, never really thought about it that way. Instead of listing everything on your resume, it might show...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-16-2006, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 22,558
Posted By Jon
Explaining those gaps can be tough! I have even...

Explaining those gaps can be tough!
I have even made up several reasons for gaps between jobs.
Including:

Travelling
New baby
Short Courses

Some of the times it's true, but don't be afraid...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 03-15-2006, 03:13 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 41,596
Posted By Jon
The sad fact is that even if you work hard and...

The sad fact is that even if you work hard and have been with a company for many years, you still can end unemployed for no good reason (sudden change of management, budget not enough, etc.). That's...
Forum: Discuss education in Canada 03-15-2006, 03:06 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 48,181
Posted By Jon
Don't count out online education or...

Don't count out online education or correspondence. There has been quite a growth in these systems in recent times.

Agreed - I'm doing one myself (A Shakespeare course in my extra time) and can...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-15-2006, 03:04 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 27,479
Posted By Jon
I can't stress enough; keep it short. Also use a...

I can't stress enough; keep it short. Also use a good size font so that it's easy on the eyes. Use a template , you don't have to re-invent the wheel!

If it needs length, then I'm not sure I'd...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-15-2006, 03:02 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 32,426
Posted By Jon
Don't be afraid to try a little humour if you are...

Don't be afraid to try a little humour if you are so inclined. It may lighten up the mood and allow you a minute or two to think of an answer. Make sure you read the interviewer before and...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 03-15-2006, 02:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 38,929
Posted By Jon
Why is there so much difference between the...

Why is there so much difference between the provinces? Surely there should be one national minimum wage over the whole country for fairness across the work force..
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-15-2006, 02:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 31,648
Posted By Jon
I would also like to add that you need to keep it...

I would also like to add that you need to keep it short. The details can be provided in the interview. I do have a question though. Do you think resumes should be put in an envelope or not? I...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 03-05-2006, 09:27 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 39,195
Posted By Jon
As I've stated in another thread, YPN (Yahoo...

As I've stated in another thread, YPN (Yahoo Publisher Network) is receiving better payouts, if lower Click Through Rates.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-05-2006, 07:28 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 275,718
Posted By Jon
Yeah. Also, apprearance is everything - the...

Yeah.

Also, apprearance is everything - the first impression an employer gets could be very decisive as to whether the interview goes well.
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 03-04-2006, 12:03 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,614
Posted By Jon
That's a great idea Isaac. If you keep...

That's a great idea Isaac. If you keep reinvesting any profits made back into the business, it will build up faster and faster - increasing profits until you can depend on income from ebay alone.
...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-04-2006, 11:47 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 275,718
Posted By Jon
Woops - sorry - wrong forum! Another...

Woops - sorry - wrong forum!

Another suggestion: Read and re-read your CV until you know every word. Nothing looks worse than not knowing details on your CV.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-04-2006, 09:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 275,718
Posted By Jon
Interview Techniques

What techniques do you use when going for an Interview?

I've found that if you walk in the room confident with a smile on your face, you often get welcoming treatment back.
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 03-04-2006, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 40,609
Posted By Jon
There has to be something which marks you out...

There has to be something which marks you out from the rest of the crowd - qualifications, hobbies, the way you handle the interview all help in showing that you're better equipped for the job.
...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 03-03-2006, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 18,302
Posted By Jon
Google Adsense is the biggest advertisement...

Google Adsense is the biggest advertisement provider.
You need to have a good website made before you apply with them though.

Also you can be an affiliate through sites like Amazon, where they...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 03-03-2006, 11:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 28,091
Posted By Jon
I don't think it's necesarry to go all out and...

I don't think it's necesarry to go all out and get a domain specially for putting your email on CV's - a simple yourname@isp.com would suffice (as others have said).

Saying that, I doubt having an...
Forum: Discuss education in Canada 03-02-2006, 07:03 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 18,711
Posted By Jon
I'm agreed with Mike - online university courses...

I'm agreed with Mike - online university courses in many respects can look better than their real world counterparts; showing initiative with self study. It is, however, hard to be disciplined...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 03-02-2006, 07:01 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 36,614
Posted By Jon
If you are looking at getting into business on...

If you are looking at getting into business on eBay then make sure you file it under the tax returns. People have known to get stung from eBay/PayPal reporting earnings to the government without...
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