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From college to career
High school and university graduation ceremonies are rites of spring. Yet, an Alberta politician has spoiled the festive mood with a dated graduation speech peppered with parochial advice for young women. Unfazed by the prospect of the "real world," Canada's top high school graduates answer big questions about the future. Perhaps, they'll be more circumspect during their college-to-career transition.

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Media Watch
Workplace
Mind your BlackBerry manners
Few workplaces have policies for the use of smart phones in meetings. They're an epidemic wherever they're allowed. Where are these people's manners? Read more.
Newsworthy
Bailed-out execs ride jets for personal use
There's further proof of corporate malfeasance. Despite the financial crisis, bailed-out executives still jet around for personal reasons. Read more.
Looking for a job
Job seekers told to hand over passwords
A US municipality wants certain job seekers to fork over their Internet passwords, making it easier for them to snoop on their social networking pages. Read more.
Jobboom Poll Pub
Did you attend your graduation ceremony?

  • Yes, for high school
  • Yes, for university
  • Yes, both for high school and university
  • No, neither
  • No, I never graduated

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From the blogosphere
From the blogosphere Not hired
This site is allegedly maintained by a group of HR professionals and hiring managers with large networks. They dole out real-life instances of job search blunders from their day-to-day. Posts' categories include Resumes, Cover Letters, Interviews, References, Post-Hire Surprises, Craigslisters and Total Freakshows. They dedicate their blog to all those who wonder why no one has called to set up an interview.

Here are a few samples of Not Hired's best posts:
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