Archive for October, 2008

Are You and Your Boss Compatible?

<br></a><br>Every relationship has its own set of issues -- even, and maybe especially, the relationship you have with your boss. The secret is discovering the best ways to work with your particular boss and all the preferences and personality traits they bring <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-not_all_artists_starve_creative_jobs_that_pay_well-536 ” >Not All Artists Starve: Creative <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s That Pay Well </a><br>The myth of the “starving artist“ has painted a liberal-arts or fine-arts degree as a death knell to financial stability, leading some “creatives“ to become accountants instead. But is the myth really true? Less Wonk, More WarholWithou <br><br><a href=”http://www.postajobcanada.com/job/36 ” >Medical Technologists </a><br>Technologists will preform X-ray, Ultrasound and Vascular Doppler on pt‘s in a private facility.... <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_7_best_jobs_for_facebook_addicts-553 ” >The 7 Best <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s for Facebook Addicts </a><br>Pity the college kids who are readying themselves for the boredom of working in an office where online profile views are sharply limited or not allowed. Don‘t they know that there are <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s that demand this stuff? More and more employers are scouting <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-8_steps_for_staying_stress_free_in_a_tough_economy-539 ” >8 Steps for Staying Stress-Free in a Tough Economy </a><br>It seems we‘ve become a bad news nation as of late, with one headline after the next forecasting economic gloom and doom. Looming layoffs, pricey holidays, and even the coming election may have you on edge and stressed out. But stress is bad for your <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_rules_of_workplace_style-535 ” >The Rules of Workplace Style </a><br>The power suits for men and women may no longer set the style standard in today‘s “<a href=’http://www.businessbeatle.com’>business</a> casual“ workplace, but how you dress for the office still matters.“People who dress better are typically treated better at work,“ says David Mc <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-finding_the_right_match-534 ” >Finding the Right Match </a><br>If you‘re in the middle of a <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> search, a change of perspective might help you gain the edge you need to secure a new opportunity. One approach to consider: Think of the process like dating. From wooing a potential employer to the nervousness of the <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_ways_to_get_over_a_bad_boss-537 ” >6 Ways to Get Over a Bad Boss </a><br>Many of us have had to escape from a bad boss situation. But like any bad breakup, the departure has residual effects that can last for weeks, months, and sometimes even years after you last laid eyes on each other. If your boss‘ critiques linger in <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-competition_is_it_helping_or_hurting_your_career-542 ” >Competition: Is It Helping or Hurting Your Career? </a><br>Bosses like to hire and promote workers with a competitive drive, who want to win enough that they‘ll put in extra effort. They have a lot of competitive candidates to choose from: A recent OfficeTeam survey of 150 executives from large U.S. companie <br><br><a href=”http://www.postajobcanada.com/job/35 ” >Technologist </a><br>Technologists will preform X-ray, Ultrasound and Vascular Doppler on pt‘s in a private facility.... <br>

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Govt. denies liability in Melina and Keith II lawsuit

The federal government has denied any negligence in the sinking of the Melina and Keith II, according to court documents obtained by CBC News.

Cornwall sex abuse inquiry given deadline to wrap it up
The long-running inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse in Cornwall has been told to wrap it up and file a final report by next July.

Anti-sealers profit as Fisheries foots seized vessel’s bills
The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society says the federal government’s seizure of its Farley Mowat vessel has been good for the group’s bank account.

Lack of Vision: Marine Atlantic super-ferry delayed
Marine Atlantic has not been able to fulfil its promise to get a new super-sized ferry on the run between Nova Scotia and southwestern Newfoundland this fall.

Winnipeg is Canada’s murder capital
Manitoba and Winnipeg are once again leading Canadian provinces in murders, according to a Statistics Canada report released Thursday.

Nursing groups decry Ontario decision to delay 9,000 hirings
The province of Ontario says it can save $50 million by delaying the hiring of 9,000 nurses

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The Election’s Lessons for Your Next Job Interview

<br></a><br>The U.S. presidential race is the nation‘s largest <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> interview, and we‘re all the hiring managers. So in this historic election year, what can <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> seekers learn from Senators Barack Obama and John McCain? A lot -- both about what works in an interv <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-5_top_green_jobs-531 ” >5 Top Green <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s </a><br>With high energy costs bearing down on individuals and companies alike, green industries offer viable solutions to our world‘s energy fix, and plenty of <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s. Experts point to a host of in-demand green <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s, a handful of which are below, noting that <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-how_to_bounce_back_from_rejections-551 ” >How to Bounce Back from Rejections </a><br>If you‘ve gotten to this stage of the game without ever facing rejection -- let‘s just say you‘re one of the lucky ones. If you have received the dreaded rejection letter, find out how to pick yourself up and turn it around.“Dear Applicant. ... We wo <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_rules_of_workplace_style-535 ” >The Rules of Workplace Style </a><br>The power suits for men and women may no longer set the style standard in today‘s “<a href=’http://www.businessbeatle.com’>business</a> casual“ workplace, but how you dress for the office still matters.“People who dress better are typically treated better at work,“ says David Mc <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-job_search_tips_for_older_workers-547 ” ><a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>-Search Tips for Older Workers </a><br>Does age bias exist in the hiring process today? That‘s a tricky question, as it‘s often hard to prove. Nonetheless, many mature workers seem to face more of an uphill battle today when competing against candidates from Gen X and Gen Y.Here are fiv <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-5_tech_jobs_for_career_changers-549 ” >5 Tech <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s for Career Changers </a><br>Those seeking second “encore“ careers can look no further than their computer screen. Check out these high-tech positions perfect for seasoned employees ready for a change:Microsoft Certified Desktop Support Technician (MCDST)Kick your current <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-how_to_steal_your_boss_s_job-540 ” >How to Steal Your Boss‘s <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> </a><br>Anyone who‘s ever held a <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> knows what it feels like to resent management. Sometimes it seems like your boss couldn‘t screw in a light bulb without help.Thankfully, there are ways to get ahead in <a href=’http://www.businessbeatle.com’>business</a> and leave your troubles behind. A few deviou <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-competition_is_it_helping_or_hurting_your_career-542 ” >Competition: Is It Helping or Hurting Your Career? </a><br>Bosses like to hire and promote workers with a competitive drive, who want to win enough that they‘ll put in extra effort. They have a lot of competitive candidates to choose from: A recent OfficeTeam survey of 150 executives from large U.S. companie <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-career_lessons_you_can_learn_from_reality_tv-533 ” >Career Lessons You Can Learn From Reality TV </a><br>On the new reality TV show “America‘s Toughest <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s,“ people with everyday careers leave behind the safe confines of their traditional workplaces to tackle some truly challenging assignments. The contestants, including an administrative assistan <br>

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N.L. premier to testify at cancer inquiry

Testimony at the public inquiry into faulty breast cancer tests in Newfoundland and Labrador is expected to wrap up next week after the appearance of one of its most high-profile witnesses, Premier Danny Williams.

Snakebite victim’s survival ‘a miracle’: zoo owner
The owner of a reptile zoo in Ontario, who helped arrange for antivenin to be rushed to a snake-bitten Winnipeg man, says the bite victim is lucky to be alive.

Winnipeg council considers duelling ethics motions
Winnipeg city councillors are considering a pair of motions that offer competing rules to govern their ethics and accountability at city hall.

Canucks recall Wellwood, Krog from AHL
The Vancouver Canucks promoted forwards Kyle Wellwood and Jason Krog from the AHL’s Manitoba Moose on Tuesday.

New Mountie guilty of impaired driving loses licence
RCMP in Nova Scotia are trying to figure out what to do with a rookie Mountie convicted of impaired driving.

Small Manitoba congregation breaks away from Anglican church
A tiny Anglican congregation in western Manitoba might not be allowed to return to their church on Sunday, after its members voted to break away from the Anglican Church of Canada.

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The Election’s Lessons for Your Next Job Interview

<br></a><br>The U.S. presidential race is the nation‘s largest <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> interview, and we‘re all the hiring managers. So in this historic election year, what can <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> seekers learn from Senators Barack Obama and John McCain? A lot -- both about what works in an interv <br>

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Fastest-Growing Industries

<br></a><br>Amid all the gloomy talk of recession, layoffs, and continued financial turmoil, there are some sectors where more <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a>s will be created over the next few years.That‘s according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics‘ (BLS) latest 10-year outlook for <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> c <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-how_to_steal_your_boss_s_job-540 ” >How to Steal Your Boss‘s <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> </a><br>Anyone who‘s ever held a <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> knows what it feels like to resent management. Sometimes it seems like your boss couldn‘t screw in a light bulb without help.Thankfully, there are ways to get ahead in <a href=’http://www.businessbeatle.com’>business</a> and leave your troubles behind. A few deviou <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-8_steps_for_staying_stress_free_in_a_tough_economy-539 ” >8 Steps for Staying Stress-Free in a Tough Economy </a><br>It seems we‘ve become a bad news nation as of late, with one headline after the next forecasting economic gloom and doom. Looming layoffs, pricey holidays, and even the coming election may have you on edge and stressed out. But stress is bad for your <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-5_career_changes_you_can_actually_make-525 ” >5 Career Changes You Can Actually Make </a><br>While it‘s certainly true that many Americans devote their entire working lives to a single employer, the practice is becoming rare in the private sector. On average, a <a href=’http://www.jobonlinefind.com’>job</a> in this country lasts only three-and-a-half years. You might shift roles in y <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-the_rules_of_workplace_style-535 ” >The Rules of Workplace Style </a><br>The power suits for men and women may no longer set the style standard in today‘s “<a href=’http://www.businessbeatle.com’>business</a> casual“ workplace, but how you dress for the office still matters.“People who dress better are typically treated better at work,“ says David Mc <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-executive_decision_what_the_election_means_for_your_career-543 ” >Executive Decision: What the Election Means for Your Career </a><br>Just as in 2004, this year‘s presidential election is galvanizing the nation. How you vote in November is a very personal matter, but your choice can have professional repercussions. John A. Challenger, chief executive officer of Challenger, Gray <br><br><a href=”http://hotjobs.yahoo.com/career-articles-6_ways_to_get_over_a_bad_boss-537 ” >6 Ways to Get Over a Bad Boss </a><br>Many of us have had to escape from a bad boss situation. But like any bad breakup, the departure has residual effects that can last for weeks, months, and sometimes even years after you last laid eyes on each other. If your boss‘ critiques linger in <br>

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Quebec bunker blaze raises spectre of biker war

Quebec police say they’re looking for two suspects and a blue pick-up truck in connection to a weekend arson attack on a Hells Angels bunker in Sorel-Tracy.

Montreal Impact defying expectations
Coming off impressive back-to-back road wins, the Montreal Impact only need to earn a tie against Honduran club Olimpia on Tuesday (CBC Bold, CBCSports.ca, 8 p.m. ET) in order to advance to the quarter-finals of the CONCACAF Champions League.

$150M for West Island public transit
Quebec will spend $150 million to improve public transit service to Montreal’s West Island.

Invest in infrastructure, skills development, premiers urge
Canada’s provincial and territorial leaders urged the federal government to inject money into infrastructure and skills development to ensure the country emerges from global economic turmoil on steady feet.