National Edition - March 4, 2007  Home Depot partners with Jobboom Jobboom is thrilled to welcome Home Depot as the very first partner in Jobboom's national retail advertising program. The partnership program, launched in 2007, recognizes and rewards clients who use a high volume of Jobboom's recruitment services in order to attract quality job seekers. Americans Hate Their Jobs Underneath the perma-smile and the can-do attitude the American workforce is a simmering cauldron of discontent. According to a survey conducted by The Conference Board, over 50% of participants voiced dissatisfaction with their work-the highest level in 20 years. This sentiment was greatest among employees under 25 years of age, with only 39% claiming to be satisfied. (Source: Live Science) How do you feel about your job? To answer, visit Career zone, and check out the Your opinion matters section. Most Europeans Feel Happy, Surveys Show According to a report by the European Commission, most Europeans claim to have high levels of "life satisfaction" and "happiness." However those smiles went south when asked about work. 40% reported that their jobs were "too demanding" and "stressful." (Source: Deutsche Welle) Green-Collar Jobs for Urban America We are all familiar with the terms "white-collar" and "blue-collar". But now "green collar" has been added to the workplace wardrobe terminology. It refers to an individual working in the environmental sector and is being used as a as a path to economic and social recovery for some low-income communities. (Source: Alter Net) Six steps to a stress-free career How does your office environment affect your work? A University of Montreal professor has researched the correlation between stress and environment and the results are surprising. It may even be worth lobbying the boss based on the results. (Source: New Scientist, US) Pension gap divides public and private workers As baby boomers start to retire, government employees may have the last laugh over private sector workers. They can look forward to fat-cat pensions while their private-sector cohorts may not have any savings at all. Find out why in this article. (Source: USA Today) When you think of the life of a photographer, jet-setting, glamour and parties may come to mind. However, the reality is often very different. Success can be hard to come by and is often as fleeting, as the moments that photographers capture on film. You have to snap a lot of dubious weddings before you shoot the action on the catwalks! Beyond your camera, here's what's required: - A good eye. - A willingness to travel and work irregular hours. - The ability to communicate effectively and ask questions. - The ability to network and self-promote. - The ability to work under pressure and to deadlines. (Possibilities Online Employment Resource Centre) March 4 - 6 Canadian Venture Forum Toronto, ON March 5 - 6 Cyber Security 2007 Toronto, ON March 8 Youth Career Awareness Fair Mississauga, ON March 19 - 21 Natcon 2007: National Consultation on Career Development Toronto, ON March 28 Employment Law Conference 2007 Toronto, ON March 28 - 29 BioMedEx Quebec City, QC April 1 - 2 FITT Tenth National Conference Vancouver, BC April 11 - 12 Rotary Career Symposium Winnipeg, MB April 11 - 12 Montreal Job and Training Fair Montreal, QC April 15 - 21 National Volunteer Week Canada-wide April 20 - 22 Global Youth Service Day World-wide April 30 - May 2 6th Annual CTHRC Forum: "Can Tourism Deliver? Responding to the HR Crisis" Vancouver, BC May 14 7th Annual Montreal Self-Employed Artists Conference Montreal, QC 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#