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June 7, 2009 Edition


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Workplace addiction
Stephen Colbert, an unlikely spokesman for the right-winged, is a workaholic. Even if physical sick from exhaustion, he still believes he has the best job in the world. And he's not alone. The author of Chained to the Desk says 20 per cent of Americans are workaholics, identifiable by these ten symptoms. Damaging lifestyle choices lurk everywhere; new research suggests individuals addicted to their PDAs exhibit similar symptoms as alcoholics.

Which workaholic symptoms do exhibit most?
To answer, click here.
Media Watch
Workplace
How to use Feng Shui at the office
If you're having a case of the Mondays but it's actually Wednesday, your office's Feng Shui may be wonky. Apply these principals to your spring-cleaning. Read more.
Personal Advancement
Branding yourself mid-career
Mid-career employees should hedge themselves against ageism by creating a young-at-heart personal brand through tactful boasting. Read more.
Education/Training
Creating chemistry
Chemistry in a job interview is perhaps more important than listing your achievements. Few job descriptions dare go there, but being "likeable" is a plus. Read more.
Jobboom Poll Pub
Which workaholic symptoms do exhibit most?

  • Hyper-business
  • Controlling
  • Perfectionism
  • Neglecting relationships
  • Hiding work
  • Daydreaming about work
  • Impatience and irritability
  • Need for achievement
  • No time for self-care

To answer, click here.
Q&A
Q&A Qualifications of a sommelier
Little known fact: North America's top two sommeliers are both from Quebec, recently taking top honours at a competition in Buenos Aires. Also, they're both women; this stands out in a profession still very much male dominated.

What qualifications are required for the job? CanLearn's Online Counsellor sniffs out some answers.
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June 8 - 11
International Economic Forum of the Americas/ Conference of Montreal
Montreal, Que.

June 10
Skilled Trades Training
Burlington, Ont.

June 22
The Transitions Program
Vancouver, B.C.

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