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Québec 69,7 %
Employment situation
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Ontario 0 %
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May 17, 2009 Edition


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Coaching
There's a wide spectrum of coaches working in many areas, including business, career, finances, health and relationships. If you're stuck in a rut, hiring one could help you jumpstart in a new direction. However career coaches aren't to be confused for psychologists or recruiters. In Alberta, the current economy has meant a change of pace for provincial liaison officers who now focus on coaching the recently laid off.

Have you ever consulted a coach?
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Media Watch
Working from home
Stay home and work
In an open letter to Barak Obama, a Harvard business professor suggests it's time to retool the work week. Her cry: "Workers of the world, go remote!" Read more.
Newsworthy
Billionaire heiresses to watch
While Peaches and Paris pout for paparazzi, other billionaire heiresses sit in corner offices. Ever wonder: "What's Ivanka Trump doing now?" Read more.
Trendspotting
Managing the office by Star Trek principles
Managers who steer their departments using Star Trek principles should probably keep mum. While tempting, the Vulkan death grip at work is a no-no. Read more.
Jobboom Poll Pub
Have you ever consulted a coach?

  • Yes, and I was glad I did
  • Yes, but it didn't help
  • No, but I would consider it
  • No, I don't believe in them

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Job Flicks
Older workers delay retirement
Due to a lack of savings, older workers are staying in their jobs longer, retirees are going back to work, and seniors are sharpening their computer skills. Due to layoffs, many older workers are back on the job market after but their job-hunting skills seem somewhat rusty, to say the least. In this video, seniors hunt for work in a competitive job market.
(Source: Canoe)
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Internationally Trained Professionals Conference
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