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Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 12-06-2006, 09:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,565
Posted By mattpiloto
I wish you all the best with your hair salon...

I wish you all the best with your hair salon business.
Nita

Thanks! She's been wanting to start one for a long time. She sort of does it now, but with no place at home to do it she has to travel...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 12-05-2006, 09:56 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 40,631
Posted By mattpiloto
I would check into the legalities of it all...

I would check into the legalities of it all first, but I'm sure you would make money doing it. Most people are more than happy to throw some change to a busker, and it would certainly be unique. No...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 12-04-2006, 06:53 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 41,287
Posted By mattpiloto
they said that they didn't get the revenue they...

they said that they didn't get the revenue they expected and in order to keep their employees they need to do some pay cuts...I accepted but I'm looking for a new job because I don't feel comfortable...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 12-01-2006, 10:39 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 37,565
Posted By mattpiloto
My wife operates a dayhome and will be opening a...

My wife operates a dayhome and will be opening a hair salon just as soon as we get it finished. Works well, as we don't have to pay for daycare for our kids.
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 11-30-2006, 08:49 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 37,558
Posted By mattpiloto
I had such a boss twice. Once quite awhile ago,...

I had such a boss twice. Once quite awhile ago, just out of High School. I stayed there for about 2 days and that was enough. Another time was more recently. My wife and I got a job as resident...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-28-2006, 09:14 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 18,237
Posted By mattpiloto
I think a geolist would be right up your alley....

I think a geolist would be right up your alley. You get to do all the things you have listed, and it is in fairly high demand.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-27-2006, 09:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 32,387
Posted By mattpiloto
Good advice here. I'd agree that it really...

Good advice here. I'd agree that it really depends on the position. A suit for an interview at McDs is too much. I think the most important thing is to look neat and professional, regardless of what...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 11-24-2006, 11:27 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,188
Posted By mattpiloto
Monster's board was never any good in my opinion....

Monster's board was never any good in my opinion. No wonder people are leaving. Maybe some of them ended up here hehe...

I agree, I've used it in the past and never really found it all that...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-23-2006, 12:06 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,778
Posted By mattpiloto
I would say your best bet for a relatively high...

I would say your best bet for a relatively high paying job for a short term with little or no experience would be a factory or labour/construction job. The grunts will usually start around...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-22-2006, 11:40 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 39,997
Posted By mattpiloto
My current boss is actually one of the best I've...

My current boss is actually one of the best I've ever had. She understands that her job is to help us do our job, and not to "manage" everything we do.
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 11-21-2006, 11:16 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,479
Posted By mattpiloto
Why don't you just create an Excel spreadsheet...

Why don't you just create an Excel spreadsheet and write down all the agencies you contacted? You can also record if you send them your Resume, who you spoke with, the dates and so on...

That's...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-20-2006, 12:32 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 32,290
Posted By mattpiloto
Never lie on a resume. A lot of companies will...

Never lie on a resume. A lot of companies will see it as a valid reason for dismisal, even years after they have already hired you.
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-17-2006, 03:51 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 18,536
Posted By mattpiloto
I've been living in Edmonton now for several...

I've been living in Edmonton now for several years and I quite enjoy it here. It has everything I need with plenty of opportunities.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-16-2006, 10:02 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,789
Posted By mattpiloto
Not personally, but a friend has had this happen....

Not personally, but a friend has had this happen. I don't think it's really a big deal. Companies needs change, and someone who may not have been right for them 2 years ago may be just what they need...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 11-15-2006, 10:53 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 50,841
Posted By mattpiloto
My salary is about average for my profession, but...

My salary is about average for my profession, but I am currently in a position below my credentials.
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-12-2006, 08:48 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,673
Posted By mattpiloto
I believe you mean, like has a welder ever gotten...

I believe you mean, like has a welder ever gotten a job as a baker kind of thing? Anyone who has ever changed carreers would have done so. I'm looking to do so myself. Basically they look at you as...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-11-2006, 11:20 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 22,587
Posted By mattpiloto
Thanks for Posting Tsveta. (of course, this...

Thanks for Posting Tsveta.

(of course, this list is bad for a veteran IT professional like me...) :)

Good reason to take up a trade for a not as veteran IT pro like me :)
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-10-2006, 09:37 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 28,020
Posted By mattpiloto
You may also want to revamp your resume a little....

You may also want to revamp your resume a little. Like someone mentioned, there are often hundreds of resumes to sort through. You need something that makes it stand out. Follow up calls are good,...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-09-2006, 09:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,701
Posted By mattpiloto
I find it's best to be honest. Every employer...

I find it's best to be honest. Every employer wants to find a star employee with lots of experience. If that's all they're looking for, they're not going to find it. A job that asks for 1 or 2 years...
Forum: General Chat 11-07-2006, 10:16 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 22,176
Posted By mattpiloto
$1200 would be on the expensive side for a 1...

$1200 would be on the expensive side for a 1 bedroom. Although Edmonton's housing market is currently going nowhere but up, it is not nearly what places like Toronto or Vancouver are at. I would...
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