Job Search Calgary

What’s up in Calgary? I just popped onto Workopolis.com – Canada’s biggest job site offering more than 50,000 jobs – looks like there’s a lot of opportunity over there. Do you live in Canada and are searching for a job or perhaps thinking about making a shift in lifestyle and maybe even moving to Canada?

What’s it like in Calgary anyway (besides being one of Canada’s richest cities and the fact that Calgary’s unemployment rate is 4%)? Well, the oil industry pays some of the highest salaries and if you have a specialty skill in that arena apparently it is much easier for you to find a job. Plus as livingin-canada.com says, housing in Calgary is relatively inexpensive, additionally they note some inviting ‘positives’ about the location such as low taxes (hey – who doesn’t want that?), low unemployment (beats what’s happening in California’s Bay Area), clean and beautiful environment, clean air (need I say more?), Chinook winds (whatever those are) that bring mild days in winter, fantastic winter sports (I bet…too chilly for me), friendly people, affordable housing (did I say that already?), and a river (I mean two) runs through it. This place is sounding mighty good – although I’m not a huge snow/cold buff. But, if you are you might want to check out a few of these job links:

Workopolis.com

Calgaryjobs.com

Find a job Canada.com

Now-hiring.ca

Maybe you’re ready for a change and this is just the place for you.

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Top Jobs for 2008 – according to FastCompany

Wondering what jobs are the hottest in the marketplace for 2008? Here’s a list from Fast Company’s article and slideshow (I’ve included search links after each category so you can find more information on these fast growing fields).

Teachers: “education and library jobs will expand by 14 percent over the next 10 years, making them one of the fastest-growing occupational groups amongst the rubric of professional jobs, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).”

Job Search Link: Directory of Resources for Teaching Jobs

2. 2. Computer Software Engineer: “Computer and mathematical science jobs are projected to grow at nearly double the rate of other types of jobs.”

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3. 3. Social and Health Services: “Social and health service jobs are projected to grow 20 percent next year, thanks to the burgeoning population of senior citizens.”

Job Search Link: Social Service.com

4. 4. Sustainability Expert: “While they haven’t made the BLS reports to date, some career experts believe that so-called “green” jobs will proliferate in 2008, shaking up the list of the “fastest growing” jobs.”

Job Search Tip: Renewableenergyjobs.net

5. 5. PeaceCore Workers: “If you’re new to the workforce, you may be one of many looking for jobs outside the US. “Students in a variety of fields like business, communications and technology are inquiring about opportunities to work overseas,” says Nicole Schwab, a career counselor for undergraduates at the University of Virginia.”

Job Search Tip: Peace Corps.gov

6. 6. Nurse: “Like social and health services workers, nurses will benefit from the 70 million baby boomers in need of care over the ensuing decades.”

Job Search Link: Nursingjobs.org

7. 7. Franchisee: “The best way to find a good job might just be to create your own.”

Search Link: Franchising.com and Entrepreneur.com

8. 8. Veterinarian: “The median paycheck for vets: nearly $72,000.”

Job Search Link: AAVMC.org

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Is Google losing its Glam?

Great post by Deb Perelman – IT Grind on Google and the undercurrent inside of Google’s outer charm. Is their charm wearing off? Some people think so – according to Perelman’s post:

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“Is working at a company that does your laundry, gives you free food and lets you sit on bouncy-ball chairs kind of like being a kid again? More than one former Googler has argued this as they walked out the door–it was fun for a while, but it got old.”

“Google hires programmers straight out of college and tempts them with all the benefits of college life. Indeed, as the hiring brochures stress, the place was explicitly modeled upon college… But as the gleam wears off the Google, I can see why it’s no place anyone would want to hang around for that long,” said blogger Aaron Swartz.

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Additionally, I just read a story in the New York Times , written by Joe Nocera, – ‘On Day Care Google Makes a Rare Fumble’ – talking about the huge increase (nearly 75%) in day care costs that Google will be passing on to its employees. Day care at Google will move from $33,000 to $57,000 a year. Yikes… that’s a big chunk and Google is hearing it from the employees.

What’s becoming of the giant who offers everything for free (or close to it)? If there’s one thing I know about working for companies who have provided loads of freebies and low cost extras – once you start raising the price and taking away the ‘free espresso’ – so to speak, things begin to tumble. Morale takes a beating, hiring gets tougher, product delivery suffers, stock slips…whoops – is Google on the same slippery slide many other giants have taken? Is Google fast becoming: just another company – as Nocera’s New York Times story states?

What’s your take??

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Green Careers – a win/win solution

If you’re wondering where to find opportunities in the green marketplace, check out this article on Wetfeet.com which states that “Green building is another rapidly growing sector. Its revenues barely registered 10 years ago, but today it is a $12 billion industry that’s being embraced by hotels, hospitals, homebuilders, and corporations.”

“Going green is painfully easy” says Angelo Anastasio, Founder of Greenable. In a video produced by Career TV, Angelo talks about impact of going green and how easy it really is.

Check it out and ‘think green’.

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Is Networking in Your Genes?

I took an assessment some time ago called The Birkman. It was a great insight into my interests, usual style (how people see me), my underlying needs, as well as my stress behaviors…great assessment. The coach interpreting the assessment for me said “Robin – you are a true networker”. It is true, I love to connect with people, chat (hence…blogging to take care of those times when I want to talk and no one is around!) and basically see where I might have or know of something that will help someone with a need of their own. I just love connecting people to answers or pointing them in a helpful direction – makes me feel good! (That’s the ‘what’s in it for me’ part).

So, networking is in my genes – but, what if it isn’t in yours? Some people just loathe the ‘networking’ term. They envision the old used car salesman adage – everyone standing around a networking meeting with a big smile on, trying to figure out how to use everyone else to get what they need.

But, what if you could just reframe this for a moment? What if you had something to offer (knowledge or resources) that could help someone with a need they have? (Now, don’t say you don’t…) And, likewise – what if you’re talking to someone and they have a resource that can help you? This is all networking and connecting. It’s the connection that is important. Stay away from thinking of it as if you’re shark bait (or maybe the shark).

Focus on finding out what others need and see if you can fill the need – you’ll see how good that can feel and how quickly you can build strong personal and professional networks. Reframe the way you think about networking into a tool that helps you help others. It’s easy – just decide you are going to think differently (reframe) and then do it.

In Michael Dulworth’s book: The Connect Effect; he notes “Few of us are born successful networkers…” “To accelerate your personal and professional growth, you need to make the active development and enhancement of your networks a priority in your life.”

Ok – get out there and try something fresh and new. If you’re not sure where to start check out our links page where there are loads of suggestions.

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