Career Edge is pleased to share that we were named ‘Top Specialized Recruiter’ for the 2017 Readers’ Choice Awards in Canadian HR Reporter’s special July edition. Read More
Her job is an extension of her identity.
“For me, a job is not just a job, it’s a reflection of who I am.”
She earned a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology in Nigeria, also learning project management skills and gaining over nine years of experience in information technology. A business intelligence and enterprise resource planning professional “determined to always exceed set goals,” she carried analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Chidinma signed up for Career Edge’s paid internship program through Planning for Canada, a free pre-arrival service dedicated to helping families prepare for their new life in Canada. Planning for Canada advisor Ollie Zaydik said, “We encourage our clients to begin their Career Edge registration ahead of their landing in Canada as permanent residents. This opens up opportunities for them to engage with potential employers very early on and avoid the job search situation of getting lost in the shuffle despite their qualifications.”
Still searching for an identity, she applied to three openings through Career Edge – one working for the Ontario Public Service. Read More
For the past six months, many of our host employers accepted our challenge and joined the ongoing Hire 150 Interns project. They made a hiring impact by signing up to hire an intern, and in the process, were entered in a draw to win a trip. Read More
A recent report suggests that taking more time off could increase job performance.
The survey – conducted by Namely, an HR platform – analyzed data from more than 125,000 employees, aiming to confirm or refute common beliefs about the modern workplace.
The report found that employees receiving high-level performance grades took 19 vacation days on average annually, compared to employees receiving low grades during performance reviews taking 14 vacation days each year on average.
What does this mean? Read More
LinkedIn has quickly become the go-to social networking platform for job seekers and hiring personnel. As a job seeker, you may feel intimidated by its capabilities and potential dangers, but creating a LinkedIn profile is valuable, and almost essential during a job search. It’s your digital, job-seeking identity. These are ten important P’s of LinkedIn, for job seekers: Read More