According to studies, it takes an employer approximately six to seven seconds to scan a job applicant’s resume. Given how difficult the job search has been as of late and how hundreds of people are applying for the same job (more than usual following the pandemic), you must do everything you can to stand out … Read more
Since 2011, Telluride Brewing Co. has made beer exclusively at its production facility in its namesake mountain town. But that will soon change. According to a recent announcement, the brewery plans to relocate 83% of its production to Ska Brewing Co. in Durango, citing rising operational costs including expenses associated with wastewater management. Through the … Read more
The Canadian economy lost 2,200 jobs in March while the unemployment rate rose to 6.1 per cent, as more people looked for work and job growth ground to a halt, Statistics Canada said Friday. That’s up from 5.8 per cent in February and marks the largest increase in the unemployment rate since summer 2022. The federal agency’s … Read more
Nearly a year after graduating from Carleton University with a degree in engineering physics, Surya Nareshan is still struggling to find employment. Nareshan, who lives in Ottawa, has applied for dozens of positions since May — mostly in software engineering and optics. While he’s made it through multiple rounds of interviews, including elaborate proficiency testing, he hasn’t yet found … Read more
U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs in March, far surpassing economists’ predictions and signaling the labor market remains strong. Analysts surveyed by FactSet expected businesses had added 200,000 jobs last month. The unemployment rate held steady at 3.8%, the U.S. Department of Labor said on Friday. The latest data, which continues the trend of scorching hot hiring earlier this … Read more
In January 2016, personal finance website “The Billfold” introduced the world to the “f*ck off fund.” The piece, written by Paulette Perhach, encouraged young women to prioritise their financial security. Early savings would allow women to maintain their independence in the case of harassment or abuse in the workplace, the piece advised. Since the piece … Read more
The National Council for Vocational Education and Training has notified guidelines for training of assessors to strengthen the vocational training and skill ecosystem. An assessor plays a vital role in the entire process of skills assessments and ensures that trainees meet the occupational standards required to achieve their qualifications.(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO) The guidelines aim at … Read more
Like millions of young people in China, Song was diligent and studied hard for years. She succeeded in China’s tough university entrance exam but, like many of her peers, has suffered burnout and depression. 02:09 China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences China’s young abandon consumerism in favour of fulfilling experiences Demographers and … Read more
“ACCELERATED” DISRUPTION In his opening speech before the panel discussion, Dr Tan spoke about how technology-driven disruptions are occurring at an “accelerated” pace. Against this background, it is important for workers to take ownership of their career health. Much like physical health, taking a preventative and proactive approach is always better, he added. “Instead of … Read more
Traditionally deemed a resume taboo, gaps in employment are becoming increasingly normalised. In some instances, gap years (also known as career breaks) are most commonly used for travelling, parenting or re-charging. Adam Nicoll, the group marketing director at UK-based recruitment and job-consulting firm Randstad, said that recruiters were once “taught to treat any CV gaps … Read more
