The Canadian Directory of Search Firms: Lists Recruiters in Canada by Occupational focus, available online and in bookstores. Canada Employment Weekly Published by Mediacorp Canada Inc. it is a comprehensive guide to recruiters in Canada according to their area of specialization and regional location. In it you will find the recruitment firm name, prime contacts, telephone/fax/email contacts plus details on what level of seniority their searches are geared to. They also publish 'Employment Weekly', 'The Career Directory', 'Canada's Top 100 Employers' and 'Who's Hiring'. For the USA, contact Kennedy Publications in New Hampshire (603) 585-3001 or send an email to: directory@kennedypub.com.
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of Canadian Recruiters:
On-line links to hundreds of Recruiters in Toronto and Canada,
generally. Career-Related Web Sites: www.employmentnews.com - a weekly publication/Canada by Mediacorp www.jobweb.com - of interest to recent college graduates www.careers.org - 7,500 links to major employers/newsgroups www.careercity.com - self-assessment/message boards/chat rooms www.jobsmart.org - resumes/questions forum/links to career guides www.asktheheadhunter.com - advice on job searches/interviews
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Self-Assessment - points to consider when you are looking to change jobs or take a new direction |
Resignations - tendering your resignation so that you retain goodwill and seal your decision |
A Guide to Successful Interviewing - extensive guidance on interviewing techniques and styles |
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Leadership - how effectively do you lead others and display the qualities associated with leaders |
Counter-Offers - how short-term compromises can result in unwanted consequences |
Interview Body Language - how your body language conveys your level of self-confidence |
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Office Politics - keeping relationships professional and avoiding being drawn into conflict situations |
Recruiters - What to Look For - signs to look for in selecting a recruiter to represent you to protect your interests |
Negotiating Compensation - determining what is important to you in negotiating your package, including benefits and other items |
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Promotions - who gets promoted and why it isn't just how well you do your job that counts |
Job Boards & Internet Postings - tips on using job board postings effectively as a search tool |
Assessing Potential Employers - points to consider in deciding if this is the right place for you |
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Being Downsized - dealing with the shock of a termination and rising to the challenge it presents |
Making Contact Using the Internet - using web resources to identify potential hiring managers |
Questions to Ask Potential Employers - questions to determine performance expectations |
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Job Satisfaction - defining what job satisfaction means to you and your sense of self-motivation |
E-Resumes - What Works Best - guidance on using e-resumes to their best benefit |
For Recent Graduates - tips on self-marketing for recent Transportation program graduates |
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Overcoming Inertia - asking yourself the questions you need to move forward in your career |
Your Resume - Your Career Passport - constructing a resume that represents you well |
Changing the Student Perspective - changing the way you see yourself in line with the market |
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Why Should We Hire You? - Questions that will be asked to confirm the impressions you have made on an interviewer |
Staying Focused in an Interview - Avoiding being eliminated through being unprepared for the meeting |
Applying by E-mail - how to ensure that your message is both received and reviewed by an appropriate hiring authority |
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Step-by-Step Self Marketing Plan - walks you through a systematic approach to job search |
Cover Letters - Brief and Focused - getting to the point in telling employers what you can do |
Newcomers Job Search Resources - extensive links and resources for Newcomers to Toronto |