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...]
Employment opportunities at Veterans Affairs Canada
Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) is a federal government department that supports the well-being of Veterans and their families and promotes the recognition and remembrance of the achievements and sacrifices of those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict, and peace. The department delivers programs and services such as disability benefits, financial benefits, ... [Read More...]
Employment on PEI: Statistics & Overview on many sectors/industries 2020-21
The graph and details above are from WorkPEI, using the North American Industry Classification- NAIC, shows the number of people employed in the many industries on PEI, which gives an indication of the many career choices on PEI. 2020-21 overview of career opportunities on PEI in many sectors/industries: Take a look at what industry representatives say about the employment ... [Read More...]
Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities Playbook
Watch Lisa Taylor, the career management expert and President of Challenge Factory talking about CERIC's new guide Retain and Gain: Career Management for Non-Profits and Charities Playbook, for executive directors and people managers within non-profits and charities to use as a practical career management tool with their employees. Lisa Taylor will present a free one-hour ... [Read More...]
Transferable skills in the workplace
When searching for work consider your transferable skills General skills are learned through previous employment, volunteering, community involvement, hobbies, interests, sports, and family life, and can be transferable to the workplace. Job seekers can apply their skills in new jobs or when considering a career change. Employers value transferable skills. Older ... [Read More...]