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Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 11-18-2012, 06:00 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 326,977
Posted By move5
My company (Ontario) doesn't allow ANY sick days....

My company (Ontario) doesn't allow ANY sick days.
They call vacation, sick, etc. paid time off.
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 11-18-2012, 05:56 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518,731
Posted By move5
Many financial analists say that the minimum wage...

Many financial analists say that the minimum wage is bad for the economy since the employers sometimes would not hire people because they can't afford paying it.:(

If employers have work that...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 12-17-2011, 09:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 66,641
Posted By move5
I don't know if they do, it wouldn't surprise me...

I don't know if they do, it wouldn't surprise me if some people do.
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-26-2011, 04:27 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 46,150
Posted By move5
French

I saw a job that says the duties are:
> you will coordinate the established document development, quality control
> amendments and revision process for all specialty
> standards related documents,...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 10-24-2011, 01:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 518,731
Posted By move5
Minimum wage should be a "living wage".

Minimum wage should be a "living wage".
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 10-20-2011, 06:54 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 41,898
Posted By move5
Hi there, Tape your big toe to restrict...

Hi there,

Tape your big toe to restrict excessive motion.

wear good shoes.

and visit a foot specialist

cheers,
mwpod
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 10-20-2011, 06:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 84,529
Posted By move5
When it come to a reference by them they are only...

When it come to a reference by them they are only allowed to say how you performed at the duties assigned to you,not how you left.

What province is that?
In Ontario, I think they can say whatever...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 10-18-2011, 12:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 66,641
Posted By move5
time of submission

A lot of applications are submitted by email and employers only read the first x.
I wonder how many people change the time on their computer to get their email to go to the top.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 10-17-2011, 06:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 50,145
Posted By move5
minor disability

What is the best way to disclose a minor visible disability?

The condition can be the cause of giving a bad first impression.
One of the symptoms is that the person sometimes appear drunk.
...
Forum: Job Requests 10-17-2011, 06:01 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 780,201
Posted By move5
20 minute commute is not long. I say take it.

20 minute commute is not long.
I say take it.
Forum: Job Offers 10-17-2011, 05:59 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 69,232
Posted By move5
Hi, still available? I doubt it since the ad...

Hi, still available?

I doubt it since the ad is from April.
I wonder what city it was for (probably Toronto)?
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 09-26-2011, 03:48 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 37,875
Posted By move5
Another thing, the average number of applicants...

Another thing, the average number of applicants per job is 70 in more places. That's very HIGH. It's actually record high.

Competition is fierce. You to be 100% flexible and 100% willing to do...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 09-26-2011, 01:52 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 39,934
Posted By move5
Non-smokers only.

Is it legal for companies to say "NON-SMOKERS ONLY" in a job ad?
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 08-29-2011, 02:50 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 46,435
Posted By move5
typos in job ads

There a lot of typos in so many job ads so it raises a question.
Do employers WANT candidates to point out mistakes in ads they apply to?
Is that a possible filtering criteria?

The other...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 07-11-2011, 01:01 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 51,195
Posted By move5
taking a job you know you'll quit (or get fired)

What is your opinion on taking a job that you know you'll quit when you get anything else?

It seems underhanded towards the employer but I seem to be the only person that sees a problem.

How...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 07-06-2011, 10:40 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 56,971
Posted By move5
Adecco and Accenture

Does anyone know the difference between Accenture and Adecco?
I thought they were both staffing agencies but Adecco is sending me to Accenture so what does Accenture do?
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2011, 03:16 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 660,766
Posted By move5
Peggy's Cove, NS.

Peggy's Cove, NS.
Forum: General Chat 06-04-2011, 03:14 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 456,055
Posted By move5
Just joining this forum. Just wanted to say hi! ...

Just joining this forum. Just wanted to say hi!

Hi and welcome.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-04-2011, 03:11 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 57,814
Posted By move5
How about requesting a salary review in 6 months?...

How about requesting a salary review in 6 months?
Except then the employer might hire someone else that will be happy with that salary for a year.
I think the only way to negotiate is if the salary...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 06-04-2011, 03:07 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 40,565
Posted By move5
file formats

I used to use PDF but many people want a Word version.
I started using Word 2010 but I just found out that older versions of Word don't read .docx files correctly.
Some words that had a space...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 10-19-2010, 11:03 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 50,332
Posted By move5
bad reference?

I'm kinda paranoid about 2 out 3 of my references.
I'm positive 1 is great, 1 is likely good, 1 is a big maybe (he said he'd give me a positive reference but I'm suspicious).

What does an...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-26-2010, 11:43 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 46,226
Posted By move5
Apparently some companies have a policy of only...

Apparently some companies have a policy of only confirming the dates.
It is possible that saying anything more can lead to a lawsuit (if the former employee finds out and disagrees with what you...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 09-26-2010, 11:39 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 99,817
Posted By move5
I have contacted every agency and applied for...

I have contacted every agency and applied for every job i am qualafied for! I am currently lliving in kingston ontario and am moving to Toronto in a few weeks so thats where I am applying for jobs. ...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 08-24-2010, 09:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 28,639
Posted By move5
resume length

I'm trying to condense my resume to two pages.
I cut a lot out and now it is three pages.
The main problem is that my education and work history is a page.
I put the city beside the school name...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 08-13-2010, 09:44 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 29,309
Posted By move5
Would 'seasonal position' be correct? Or should I...

Would 'seasonal position' be correct? Or should I just leave it as 'full-time position' and then explain it to my future boss once the time comes around?

Thanks for any help.

I would make it...
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