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Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 01-24-2011, 01:32 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 62,093
Posted By Jim
Quick question: I'm a student and I work as...

Quick question:

I'm a student and I work as a waiter in a restaurant in Quebec and all of the waitstaff are frequently sent home before their shift is finished to save on labor costs. Is our...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 01-24-2011, 01:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 44,097
Posted By Jim
Check out this salary calculator:...

Check out this salary calculator: http://www.jobagencies.ca/index.asp?p=13
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 01-24-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 48,291
Posted By Jim
Hi, where is the blog post located?

Hi, where is the blog post located?
Forum: Job Requests 01-24-2011, 01:28 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 72,041
Posted By Jim
Hi, check out the Job Offers page:...

Hi, check out the Job Offers page: http://jobforum.ca/forumdisplay.php?f=16
Do you live in Canada?
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 10-12-2006, 08:41 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 16,215
Posted By Jim
Hi, I am a certified Chartered Accountant. I...

Hi,
I am a certified Chartered Accountant. I can do corporate taxes, payroll, personal taxes, you name it. I am looking for new clients and contracts all the time.

Cheers
Jim
Forum: Discuss education in Canada 09-26-2006, 08:50 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 26,670
Posted By Jim
People skills, communication skills, are very...

People skills, communication skills, are very important even if you don't have much training. In what industry are you looking to get a job as a recruiter?
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 09-26-2006, 08:46 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,932
Posted By Jim
I am a certified chartered Accountant. I can do...

I am a certified chartered Accountant. I can do corporate taxes, payroll, personal taxes, you name it. I am looking for new clients and contracts all the time.

Thanks
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 09-19-2006, 11:44 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,932
Posted By Jim
Well for a start I'm thinking to set up my home...

Well for a start I'm thinking to set up my home office. I have a spare room that I can turn into an office. I already have a couple of friends that I'm doing their taxes and they support me and will...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 09-19-2006, 11:38 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 14,572
Posted By Jim
It depends on the job you are looking for. Some...

It depends on the job you are looking for. Some jobs you cannot find on the internet.
The more specific jobs can be found through some professional organizations, in papers and employment agencies...
Forum: Self Employment in Canada 09-19-2006, 09:50 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 29,932
Posted By Jim
accounting business

Hi I have been in accounting for many years. I'm thinking of starting my own business. I'm sick of working on payroll. Any tips you can share from your own experience will be greatly appreciated.
...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 05-16-2006, 08:33 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,335
Posted By Jim
First you have to convince the recruiter that you...

First you have to convince the recruiter that you can do the job, because he is the one who'll send your Resume to the employer. Then if the employer decides to interview you, this will be your...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 04-28-2006, 10:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 31,684
Posted By Jim
I would ask 1. To whom would I report? 2....

I would ask

1. To whom would I report?
2. How much will I be expected to travel? (if there is at all)
3. How would my performance be assessed?
4. What will be my main responsibilities for this...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 04-28-2006, 10:46 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 24,053
Posted By Jim
One of the most important things you have to...

One of the most important things you have to learn is to "advertise "yourself. You have to be confident in your abilities and to make an impression that you can deal with difficult situations. Give...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 04-28-2006, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,947
Posted By Jim
You can post your Resume now, but when you come...

You can post your Resume now, but when you come here and start actively looking for job I would advise you to update it every day. You will get more calls if you do that.
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 04-27-2006, 02:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 17,262
Posted By Jim
Good one Luke. The grammar and the spelling...

Good one Luke.

The grammar and the spelling are the most important when writing a Resume. Even they can see it is a typo, it shouldn't be there.
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 04-27-2006, 01:59 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 25,947
Posted By Jim
Definitely a plus and you should emphasize that...

Definitely a plus and you should emphasize that in your resume! Good for you!
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 08-02-2004, 08:34 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 15,723
Posted By Jim
What is the weather like in Ontario?

Hi, I was wondering what is the climate in Ontario? I've read that winter is very cooold. Do you think BC is the better choice?
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 07-25-2004, 05:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,735
Posted By Jim
How much money to bring to Canada?

I have a question about the Landed Immigrants? How much money am I supposed to bring and can I bring half of them and show bank statement for the rest of the money?
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 07-20-2004, 08:25 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 21,573
Posted By Jim
Hi Tsveta, Do you think that a written...

Hi Tsveta,
Do you think that a written reference from a different country will work?
I have one from my last employer in Europe. Do the recruiters always want to call and speak with the actual...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 07-19-2004, 09:21 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 36,068
Posted By Jim
I agree that Toronto has the most job...

I agree that Toronto has the most job opportunities in Canada. I have a friend who went to Vancouver, and he hasn't been able to find a job as a software programmer for 5 months now!
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 07-19-2004, 09:18 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,743
Posted By Jim
Thanks for the advice! One more thing – I’ve...

Thanks for the advice! One more thing – I’ve heard that for a small fee you can get your resume sent to hundreds of agencies and they can get you an interview. Is that reliable?
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 07-19-2004, 09:16 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,743
Posted By Jim
Thanks Tsveta, I was under the impression...

Thanks Tsveta,

I was under the impression that skilled workers don’t have a problem to find a job in Canada. I am from Europe and most of my friends are from Europe too and all those people share...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 07-19-2004, 08:53 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 25,743
Posted By Jim
Canadian experience

Hi,

I have heard that it is very difficult to find a job in Canada when you don't have Canadian experience. Is that true?
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