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Jobboom presents
April 19, 2009 Edition


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Focus on
Summer jobs
By now, North American students should get themselves ready for their summer jobs. Given the state of the economy, perhaps a summer start-up would be a wise move instead. Either way you should make the most of the opportunity: Making money, developing related skills and gaining valuable experience. If you're successful, it may translate into a full-time gig. Yet, students should be weary of not finishing their degrees.

What was your first summer job?
To answer, click here.
Media Watch
Workplace Challenges
Workplace Sabotage
Today's competitive workplace and job market can draw out an individual's survival instincts. New employees must beware of wilful saboteurs. Read more.
Training/Education
What's in a degree?
Today's new graduates have to resize their high hopes into realistic expectations and be open to wider possibilities. Read more.
Small Business
From unemployment to self employment
Individuals considering self-employment should examine some popular misconceptions. Among them, whether or not freelancers command higher rates. Read more.
Jobboom Poll Pub
What was your first summer job?

  • Foodservice
  • Camp counsellor
  • Tree planting
  • Lifeguard
  • Bike courier
  • Amusement park
  • House painter
  • Retail
  • Tutor
  • Internship
  • Other

To answer, click here.
From the blogosphere
From the blogosphere Web Worker Daily
Launched in 2006, an experienced panel of writers blog on this site. They dish on working in a "post-broadband world." The articles feature tips and advice for anyone who uses the web for work and wants to be more productive, connected and successful. Some of the Web Worker Daily's helpful hints:

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Universities, Innovation and Global Medicine Access
Toronto, Ont.

April 30
Yukon Job Fair
Whitehorse, Y.T.

June 8 - 9
My Charity Connects
Toronto, Ont.

To read more about upcoming employment and training events, click here.
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