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Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 01-06-2007, 07:59 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 64,214
Posted By kocoman
I didn't need reference from them before because...

I didn't need reference from them before because I was working as volunteer (for them again) before I was hired. I saw the job opening at their bulletin board inside, maybe the "internet...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 01-05-2007, 03:30 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 64,214
Posted By kocoman
The problem is the company policy also does not...

The problem is the company policy also does not allow you to use any of the staff as reference. only dates and position worked. so if the future employer insist on having a "how the person...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 12-29-2006, 02:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 10,020
Posted By kocoman
If the interviewer took 30 mins to interview you....

If the interviewer took 30 mins to interview you. they should be able to give you a 2 minute phone result. "yes/no". unless they specifically told you "they are so busy/don't call back, we will...
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 12-29-2006, 02:18 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 64,214
Posted By kocoman
Thats what happened to me in the past. The...

Thats what happened to me in the past. The hiring person tries to make you bend your former company policies for their own good. I kept getting calls from them saying that if I don't do as they say...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 12-18-2006, 09:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 35,780
Posted By kocoman
You don't have to. Can you get references from...

You don't have to. Can you get references from your professors at the University, or from somebody you did some community work with, or from somebody who knows you well and can vouch that you are...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 12-18-2006, 09:51 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,064
Posted By kocoman
A friend of mine used to work for a financial...

A friend of mine used to work for a financial institution for a while and asked them for reference later on and they refused because of the company policy. So yes, there are companies that don't give...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 12-18-2006, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,024
Posted By kocoman
I think you need that only if you apply for...

I think you need that only if you apply for unemployment insurance. Your employer must have given you a Record of Employment (ROE) with all the details filled out - first and last day worked, what...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 12-17-2006, 04:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 35,780
Posted By kocoman
For this kind of job I think references are very...

For this kind of job I think references are very important. Do you have any related experience?

It was from 5 years ago. I will try to look for job anyway if I have time. My family is so...
Forum: Immigration to Canada - Questions & Resources 12-17-2006, 03:18 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 16,024
Posted By kocoman
Will some written letter from your former company...

Will some written letter from your former company "of dates and hours you worked" (what is that paper called?) help or is that paper useless??
Forum: Canadian Labour Legislation 12-17-2006, 03:16 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 50,563
Posted By kocoman
So they won't ask for references if they are not...

So they won't ask for references if they are not serious (or already won't hire you based on interviews) or desperate. Employers are like shoppers, they won't tell the salesperson (you) whats on...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 12-17-2006, 03:13 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 17,064
Posted By kocoman
I think its standard policy to call references...

I think its standard policy to call references even if they are serious or not. How much references can you omit and test out anyways. Is there some service for a fee in Canada where some...
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 11-17-2006, 07:20 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 27,488
Posted By kocoman
Job hunting software/log?

Is there any software that lets you keep a log of the agencies you talked/interviewed to etc?
Forum: Job Agencies in Canada 11-17-2006, 06:03 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 35,780
Posted By kocoman
Its all just talk and advertising/marketing....

Its all just talk and advertising/marketing. (showing you the problem, but no viable solutions). Since Canada's public health system "protects the public". They always are very concerned about how...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-09-2006, 08:17 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 33,524
Posted By kocoman
Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. Lets...

Thanks for the feedback and encouragement. Lets think of some starter jobs that I, or anyone else starting off, could jump into as a first job that doesn't require much skill. Thanks again.

Do you...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-09-2006, 08:10 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 11,673
Posted By kocoman
Has anyone gotten an job with an unrelated credentials

Has anyone gotten an job with an unrelated credentials? ie: does employer care about your other credentials (not relate to the job you are applying for?)
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-09-2006, 01:57 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,701
Posted By kocoman
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: Finding a Job in Canada 11-09-2006, 01:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,701
Posted By kocoman
Hey, kocoman, what site are you using to search...

Hey, kocoman, what site are you using to search for these jobs? I'm interested in the site :)

Its just the sites listed here. ie: biotechnology sites listed in the forum, I think I search...
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-08-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,701
Posted By kocoman
The problem with "experience" is that I need to...

The problem with "experience" is that I need to proof it with references, which I don't have (good ones) from past employment. so I omit my last job and so end up "no experience".
Forum: Finding a Job in Canada 11-08-2006, 01:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 17,701
Posted By kocoman
Difficult to look for entry level jobs with no experience required

I think I waste a lot of time looking for entry level jobs with no experience required with agency's website. I always have to click on the job link (from a listing) and find out that it needs 5-7...
Forum: Job Interview, Resume and Cover Letter writing, Job resources 11-08-2006, 12:59 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 21,789
Posted By kocoman
Interview few years ago, interview again by same staff?

Does anyone have experience where they got interview few years ago, but didn't get the job, then a few years later apply for the same job and got interview again by same staff?
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