by Stacy Dunn Career Development Services in Charlottetown marked Canada Career Month in November with a series of workshops, one of which offered advice about how to apply for provincial government jobs. Janet Horne, a Staffing Consultant with the PEI Public Service Commission (PSC), is also the Bilingual Recruitment Coordinator. PSC staffing consultants across the ... [Read More...]
Download the December 2019/January 2020 Issue
Click the individual articles below: Featured stories include: Public Schools Branch career fairs highlight need for substitutes in a variety of positions APEC conference: Panel discusses solutions to labour shortages Atlantic Canada's labour challenge and economic forecast New Indian cuisine restaurant looking for an experienced cook Updates on what's ... [Read More...]
DID YOU KNOW that employees can receive pay for a paid holiday?
by Robert Yeo, Employment Standards Branch Paid holidays (also called statutory or public holidays) are special days observed throughout the year. The seven paid holidays fall on the following dates: New Year's Day: January 1 Islander Day: third Monday of February Canada Day: usually on July 1 Labour Day: first Monday in September Remembrance Day: ... [Read More...]
Understanding the cost of hiring new employees
submitted by Detry Carragher, CPHR, SHRM-SCP, CCIP Hiring is typically a sign that a business is growing and creating opportunities for people to contribute to the development of products or services. Have you ever considered what it costs the organization to create that opportunity? Most people will say it costs their hourly wage or salary. When calculating the ... [Read More...]
Prepare an effective resumé that will get noticed
by Heidi Riley Preparing an effective resumé is an important first step to introduce yourself to a prospective employer. Hiring managers spend very little time scanning each resumé, so it needs to stand out and be easy to read. It should clearly show how your education, abilities, and experience fit the open position. A workshop about writing effective resumés, cover ... [Read More...]
