National Edition - August 12, 2007  Z103.5 Tunes Into Jobboom Popular Toronto radio station Z103.5 is strengthening its ties to Jobboom and exploring ways to engage local listeners who can benefit from our services. The station sponsors the Toronto Sun's Jobboom Learning, which is available online at: http://torontosun.jobboom.com. The Learning section is also published in the Toronto Sun on Wednesdays, providing information about career development and educational resources. NEWSWORTHY "Simpsons" voices have best jobs in world Well, television's The Simpson is wrapping up their 18th season and the voices behind the beloved characters could have the best jobs in the world. They do the equivalent of one day's work per week for 22 weeks while earning six-figure salaries. Also, unlike other celebrity types, they're never mobbed by rabid admirers while out shopping on Rodeo Dr. (Source: Reuters) High-pressure jobs linked to mental problems Many individuals accept high-pressure jobs for the financial rewards without calculating the detrimental effects on their health. A new long-term study from New Zealand links pressure-cooker jobs to clinical depression and anxiety with early symptoms appearing in individuals as young as 30 years old. Long hours, bossy bosses and misguided leadership are just some of the causes that Kiwi scientists identified. (Source: Stuff) Web networking boom hits the workplace Are you the only person among your friends who's not addicted to Facebook? For those who don't already know, it's the equivalent of an address book on steroids. Earlier in the Web 2.0 revolution, individuals were blogging while at work, now Facebooking is the new evil eroding job productivity. Remember: "to Facebook," the verb, you heard it here first. (Source: Computer World) Recruiters - what are they thinking, exactly? So what's up with the person quizzing me anyway? Though it may be hard to initially understand the role of a recruiter, it's best to play nice for the sake of the opportunity at hand and future ones as well. They size up candidates on a couple of very specific areas, but are also susceptible to your subjective wiles. In the end, a large part of their decision will be based on their gut feeling of whether or not you are someone they would like to work with. (Source: Jobboom, Career Zone) Five good reasons to change programs "Hey! A degree in basket weaving just isn't as much fun as it seemed," you may say halfway through your studies. Considering a change of programs while in the midst of what you originally set out to do is a natural part of the process. It's merely a healthy curiosity, part of a personal exploration. However, is it wise to jump ship? Experts, suggest staying the course unless you have several good reasons. (Source: Jobboom, Career Zone) Did you ever change programs during your post-secondary studies? To answer, visit Career zone, and check out the Your opinion matters section. Do you eat like an entrepreneur? If you're going to run a successful business, you have to chow down on your Wheaties. While breakfast is the most important meal of the day, good nutrition's not a one-trick pony. - A growling stomach is a hindrance to coding as well as business development. - The North Californian authors' aversion to instant Ramen noodles spawned the idea for a cookbook for entrepreneurs. - Entitled, Eat. Drink and Breathe Like a Start-Up, the book was released on July 24 with the website, Start-Up Living, an ode to living like a pauper in the name of entrepreneurism. (Source: Wired) September 19 - 20 Montreal Job and Training Fair Montreal, QC Organizers will host more than 800 exhibitors and greet over 600,000 job seekers at the 29th edition of this two-day event. Doing the math, it all adds up to 140,000 job opportunities in all sectors of business. September 25 - 26 The National Job Fair Toronto, ON This will be the 11th edition of Ontario's largest, most comprehensive and established annual event. It is open to adult candidates from the general public. NOTICE: Jobboom and its sponsors do not necessarily endorse the opinions conveyed in the articles selected for this e-zine and do not assume any legal liability in consequence thereof. Comments: info@jobboom.com Research and editing: Austin Macdonald #noDossier#