Career and Job Search Help Blog

TalentEgg: Online Recruitment for Students and New Graduates

 Transitioning from student to adult life can be quite stressful, but exciting too. Getting that dream job after you graduate may not be as easy as you thought it would be. That is why its important to start planning for that dream job before you graduate.

Talentegg.ca is Canada's most popular job site and online resource for students and new graduates. It was created by Lauren Friese in 2008 after she realized how hard the transition was from school to work. Lauren went to grad school at the London School of economics after completing a BA in economics Queen's University. She found that the transition from school to work was a lot easier in London, due to all of the free career online resources. She based TalentEgg on the UK website Milkround after wondering why we didn't have anything like it in Canada. There was an article about TalentEgg last year in the Financial Post, Lauren said that England had a lot more online resources and job leads for:

“People with lots of education and not a lot of work experience who wanted that ‘first step’ into a career.”

This is how most students feel when they graduate - that they have all this education but no experience and most employers are looking for both experience and education. So, TalentEggnow provides meaningful Canadian summer jobs, internships, full time work, co-ops and entry level positions - perfect for students and graduates. There are thousands of jobs available daily and hundreds of active employers. TalentEgg actually has an Employer Directory which includes profiles of each company such as:

• Proctor & Gamble
• Rexall
• Bell
• Freedom 55 Financial
• Suncor Energy
• Loblaw, and many more.

The site has a wealth of great information such as comprehensive career guides for many fields such as: aboriginal careers, accounting, Canadian armed forces, consulting, engineering, green jobs, healthcare and many more. There are also great videos on the site which cover a wide range of topics, here is a video about how continuing education can make you more employable:

 

At North York Central Library, the business department will be hosting a program How to Hatch Your Career Through Networking with Cassandra Jowett who is the content manager for TalentEgg.

Cassandra Jowett, content manager from TalentEgg.ca will share how she hatched
her own career through networking while she was a student at Ryerson University,
and provide easy-to-use strategies that will help students and grads become
better networkers both online and in real life.

FREE. Call (416)395-5613 to register.

North York Central Library - Room 2/3

Tuesday, May 21, 2013

6:30 - 8:00pm

If you don't get a chance to register, you can drop in as long as there is space available, we hope to see you there!

Job Search Sessions at the Toronto Reference Library

The Toronto Reference Library offers user education sessions on job search, small business and investment research. If you are looking for a job or are changing careers, you can attend one of our classes called “Are You Looking for a Job?” This session provides you with information about online and print library resources related to job searching. You will be introduced to ways to create a list of companies in the field of your interest and how to find detailed information about a particular company. The class provides information on the resources which can help you to decide on a career and discover job postings in your field. Spring 2013 sessions are on: April 13^th at 3 pm; May 8^th at 3 pm; June 24^th at 6 pm.

What should you do Next? Join us for our Generation Next Series!

This year, the library is having our 2^nd annual Generation Next Series. This is a series of 3 programs is geared to the Millenial Generation (otherwise known as Generation Y, the Global Generation, the "me-first" generation  or the Net Generation) of individuals who have birth dates generally between the late 1970's to the early 2000's and are primarily the children of Baby boomers. This demographic cohort is said to be the most educated and diverse generation in history. They are also said to have a tendency have more entrepreneurial tendencies. However, all are welcome to attend the programs. The information can be pertinent to individuals of all ages. This generation is known for:

• Being technologically savvy, the first generation to experience social media and very innovative
• Having strong beliefs in equal opportunity and being quite ethnically and racially diverse
• Being very confident; they tend to have very high expectations in terms of wages, and ability to affect change in their workplace

The first program Entrepreneurship 101: Tips on Starting Your Own Small Business is tonight:

Join Donovan Dill, entrepreneurship program manager from Youth Employment Services (YES). He will discuss services available to aspiring young entrepreneurs and provide an overview on business planning, obtaining loans, business operations as well as advice on avoiding common mistakes.

Wednesday, April 3, 2013/ Room 1/6:30 - 8:00pm

The next program is How to Hatch Your Career through Networking

Cassandra Jowett, content manager from TalentEgg.ca will share how she hatched her own career through networking while she was a student at Ryerson University, and provide easy-to-use strategies that will help students and grads become better networkers both online and in real life.

Tuesday, May 21, 2013/6:30 - 8:00pm/ Room 2/3

The final program is Secrets of a Successful Technology Startup

Join entrepreneur Mahyar Fotoohi, Chairman & Co-founder of Unified Computer Intelligence Corp., a technology startup that is changing how people interact with the Internet and technology. Mahyar will discuss creating a product that people want, building the right team, and fundraising.

Monday, May, 27, 2013/ 6:30 - 8:00pm/ Auditorium

This demographic has been profiled alot recently. The Huffington Post Canada did an Abacus data poll on 1,004 generation Nexters to get a sense of their different characteristics since all milennials are not the same. They came up with 6 different Millennial Segments . 

1. The Achiever
2. The Pacer
3. The Spark
4. The Stampeder
5. The Simple-Lifer
6. The Firefly

You can take a quiz to figure out which millenial you are.

There was also an interesting  Globe and Mail article The six ways Generation Y will transform the workplace.  Here are a couple of the ways:

• Having more women in leadership roles - the majority of millenials were used to both of their parents working so they have had positive female role models. 
• Have regular, immediate social media feedback - immediate feedback is effective especially in terms of evaluating performance and even rewarding performance publicly.
• Emphasize a performance, result driven work environment - evaluation is based mainly on performance not necessarily presence

So remember to check out our programs. They are all free of charge. If you'd like to register, call us up in the Business department at 416-395-5613. You can also drop in without registering as long as the seats aren't all taken.

Hope to See you There!

 

Opening Doors to Your Future - 2013 Career and Job Fair

     There are two parts to this job fair!

     The main event:

     Opening Doors to Your Future

     When: Thursday, March 7, 2013

     Time: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

     Where: North York Central Library

                 5120 Yonge St.

                 2nd Floor Auditorium

     Admission: FREE   -   No registration

Network with employers and apply for a variety of jobs. Dress appropriately as interviews may happen on-site. Bring electronic and hard copies of your resume.

Employers include: Canadian Tire, CN Tower, Desjardins Securities, Paragon Security, Real Canadian Superstore, Stock Transportation, UPS, Zylog, and MORE.....

 

How do you prepare for a job fair? You can attend the

Pre-Event: Preparing for Success

When: Thursday, February 21, 2013

Time: 9 a.m.  - 1 p.m.

Where: North York Central Library

            5120 Yonge St., 2nd Floor Auditorium

Admission: FREE   -    Registration is required

REGISTER for the pre-event at the Employment Centre (EC) Portal:

toronto.ca/employmentandsocialservices

Learn about specific jobs or sectors directly from employers and industry experts and receive information about the services and supports available to help you in your career.

The job fair is sponsored by Toronto Employment & Social Services and the North York Central Library.

Contact Margaret Lockhart at 416-397-9509 for more information.

Upcoming Job Fairs in 2013

Newsflash! Lots of job fairs are appearing on the horizon. Good to see what's out there in the job market.

On February 26, 2013, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., The Mississauga Career Fair & Conference will take place. The brainchild of Sheridan College and TorontoJobs.ca, it is one of the most comprehensive recruitment events in the Greater Toronto Area. Represented are some of the top employers in the GTA and they have 100’s of different job openings. Admission to this job fair is free but you can pay $30 to hear the variety of speakers that they have lined up.

The City Career Expo at Scarborough Town Centre is Ontario’s largest FREE public event showcasing the most sought-after employers, schools and skills training services directly inside one of Canada’s busiest shopping centers. Employers will be represented on March 20 – 21, 2013, 11 a.m.–6 p.m. Universities & Colleges will be represented on March 22 – 24, 2013, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. 

HireCanada.ca is also hosting a job fair on March 27, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Mississauga Convention Centre. With many on site Recruiters, free Resume Critiquing, Career Specialists  and Admissions Staff to assist you. FREE admission and open to the general public

So you want to get into House Flipping? Come and Learn!

Entrepreneurship is booming right now in Ontario, there are all sorts of paths which people choose, including real estate investments. People have been investing into properties in order to make a profit for a very long time. Now people are taking it further and completely overhauling broken homes, renovating them, re-selling them and making a nice profit! There are so many shows about house flipping like Flip That House, Flip This House, Flipping Out, Property Ladder etc. The problem is most of the shows are American and in Canada the rules are a little different. I enjoy watching them and dreaming of flipping a house myself too!

 

Come join us Next Monday for our last program in our Small Business Series From Renos to Riches: The Canadian Real Estate Guide:

Join Ian Szabo, expert house flipper, and author of the only Canadian title in the field of investing in renovations - From Renos to Riches: The Canadian Real Estate Investor's Guide to Practical and Profitable Renovations. He will discuss how to assess the scope of a renovation project and make wise renovation investments for maximum returns. Learn how to attract and keep tenants, improve cash flow, keep maintenance to a minimum, and how to really flip a house!

 

Hope to see you there!

 

 

CultureLink Free 5-Day Job Search Workshop for Newcomers, Fall 2012

There are two upcoming 5-day job search workshops, one in October and another in November 2012.

A career counselor will help newcomers who are Permanent Residents, Convention Refugees, or Live-In Caregivers with developing a professional resume, cover letters, job interview techniques, how to market your skills effectively, Canadian labour market information, networking/hidden job market, understanding work place culture, and other job search tools.

When: October 22, 23, 24, 25, and 26, 2012

           November 26, 27, 28, 29, and 30, 2012

Where: North York Central Library, Room 2/3

Time: 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Call 416-395-5613 to register

Need Help Starting your Own Business? Come to a Business Inc. Course Orientation for more info!

 

Starting a business is both an exciting and overwhelming experience. Whether you intend on starting a business within the next six months, or would like to accelerate the growth of an early-stage business, Business Inc. could be just what you need to boost your plans.

There will be 3 locations offering the program, enrolment is limited to 20 participants per location (60 participants total). Applications are available online as well as at the branches where the program is being offered, they are due by Friday, September 28, 2012. The applications will be reviewed for: attendance at the orientation session, opportunity for business growth and a potentially viable business idea.

All branches participating will be having Business Inc. Orientation Sessions about a month prior to the start of the actual program, where you can find out more information. You can register for the Orientation sessions either online, via email (businc@tbdc.com), or telephone (416)-345-9437. I'll provide the links as well as program dates and details below:

North York Central Library Branch - Mondays, October 15 to December 10, 2012. 6:30 - 9:30pm. North York Central Library Online Orientation Registration

Cederbrae Branch - Tuesdays, October 16 to December 11, 2012. 6:30 - 9:30pm. Cederbrae Library Online Orientation Registration

York Woods Branch - Wednesdays, October 17 to December 12, 2012. 6:30 - 9:30pm. York Woods Library Online Orientation Registration

Business Inc. is a 9 week business program offered at Toronto Public Library in partnership with the City of Toronto and the Toronto Business Development Centre which is an independent non profit, non government organization dedicated to nurturing the growth of new and emerging businesses. Upon completion of the program you will receive a Business Seminar Series Certificate of Completion and you'll be eligible to apply for a small business loan ranging from $5,000 - $30,000.

Each week different business modules are covered:

• Week 1 - Taking the leap to entrepreneurship
• Week 2 - Market research for your business
• Week 3 - Resources for researching your business
• Week 4 - Developing a powerful marketing strategy
• Week 5 - Launching your business online
• Week 6 - Creating an operating framework for success
• Week 7 - Building blocks for financial management
• Week 8 - Financing for business growth
• Week 9 - Making your pitch

The program costs $100 + HST per participant ($113), the value of the program is actually $700 - this program is generously supported by the Toronto Public Library Foundation. During the program you will have the opportunity to: prepare/update your business plan, access a business advisor and network with other entrepreneurs.

If Business Inc. isn't what you're looking for don't forget this October is Small Business Month at Toronto Public Library. There are free small business programs happening at libraries all across Toronto in the fall.

Job Fairs Summer & Fall 2012

When are the next Job Fairs or Career Fairs? It's summer and I'm planning ahead. How should I prepare for a Job Fair?

Here are some articles with hints and tips to help you prepare:

Guerilla Tactics for Job Fairs

Job Fair Success: College Grad Job Hunter

Ten Keys to Success at Job and Career Fairs

 

Here are a few Fairs for the summer and fall:

City Career Expo

Friday, August 17, Saturday, August 18, &  Sunday, August 19, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scarborough Town Centre, Centre Court, 300 Borough Drive, Scarborough, Ontario

 

NAPP Canada Job Fair & Training Fair

Thursday, September 6, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Thursday, October 18, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. (Apprenticeship & Trades Career Expo)

Scarborough Community Centre, 1250 Markham Road, Scarborough, Ontario

 

Friday, September 14, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Woodbine Mall, 500 Rexdale Blvd., Etobicoke, Ontario

 

Thursday September 20, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Roy Thomson Hall, 60 Simcoe Street, Toronto, Ontario

 

Wednesday, October 24, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Mississauga International Center, 6900 Airport Road, Mississauga, Ontario

 

Hire Canada

Wednesday, September 19, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Road, West, Mississauga, Ontario

 

New Grad Career Expo

Tuesday, September 25, 2012, 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario

 

Study & Go Abroad Fairs

Friday, September 28, 2012, 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m., free seminars 2:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday, September 29, 2012, 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m., free seminars 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario

 

Healthcare Career Fairs

Sunday, September 30, 2012, 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Monday, October 1, 2012, 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Hyatt Regency Toronto, 370 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

 

National Job Fair & Training Expo

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 - Wednesday, October 17, 2012

Metro Toronto Convention Centre, North Building, 255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario

For more information, check their website: National Job Fair & Training Expo

 

Here are some books to help with your resume:

           

 

Market Research & Launching Your Business Online

 

Being a small business owner can be tough these days. Often one of the hardest parts about opening a small business is conducting market research. Market research should always be done both prior to opening a business and while your business is running to stay abreast with current industry trends. Some of the questions people may ask themselves before opening a small business are:

• How feasible is your business idea?
• How do you know what your customers want?
• Who will your customers be, how do you get them to remain loyal?
• How much risk is involved?

You are basically trying to predict the future - which is not an easy task. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start. Some companies pay thousands of dollars to conduct market research. However, you can do your own research - at the library of course!

                                     http://tomfishburne.com/2009/01/glass-half-full.html

You are basically trying to predict the future - which is not an easy task. Sometimes it is hard to know where to start. Some companies pay thousands of dollars to conduct market research. However, you can do your own research - at the library of course!

On Tuesday June 26 from 6:30 - 8:30 the Business department at North York Central Library is hosting a seminar Small Business Success: Market Research & Launching Your Business Online . We'll teach you how to use some of our databases and other online/library resources to conduct effective market research. You can call the Business Department at 416-395-5613. Hope to see you there!