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Human Resources

New Website Connects Job Seekers, Employers and Recruiters Across Canada

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MyCanJob.ca offers unique features to find or post positions across a wide range of industries.

Winnipeg, MB, Canada (January 13, 2014) — A newly launched website is helping to connect job seekers around the world with employers and recruiters across Canada.

MyCanJob.ca, which launched this January, offers unparalleled opportunities for individuals throughout the country and worldwide set up candidate profiles, video introductions and resumes to send to a broad range of Canadian employers. The site features a unique matching algorithm and immigration service referrals for international job seekers, making it the only site to offer such a robust platform for finding and securing jobs.

“People across the country and around the world are looking to find work and expand their career opportunities, while many employers in Canada are dealing with the challenges of labor shortages,” said Adrian Schulz, spokesperson for MyCanJob.ca. “With this new online platform, we aim to help these people connect, allowing job seekers to find outstanding employment opportunities and giving employers the chance to find the very best people to fill their open positions.”

MyCanJob.ca allows job seekers to register, search for jobs, create and upload resumes, and record video introductions at no charge. It also provides a number of additional services available for a small fee, including customized resume creation and the ability to have resumes highlighted as Priority status on the site.

For employers, MyCanJob.ca allows companies to post jobs, search resumes, view job seeker introductory videos and hire candidates, as well as purchase advertising and featured listings on the site. There is no charge for employers to register, and a free 15-day job posting trial is available.

The website also provides some great capabilities for recruiters, including unlimited job postings and use of the rapidly growing MyCanJob.ca resume database. There is also no charge to register on the site, and status as a “featured recruiter” is available for a fee.

“Employers, recruiters and job seekers alike will find some incredible features on MyCanJob.ca that they won’t find with any other job searching website,” said Schulz. “We are looking to make it easier for businesses and organizations throughout Canada to find the people they need to grow and thrive.”

To learn more about MyCanJob.ca and the wide range of opportunities available for job seekers, recruiters and employers, visit http://www.mycanjob.ca. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mycanjob | Twitter: https://twitter.com/mycanjob.

Please direct inquiries to: inquiries@mycanjob.ca

Education

Research shows gap between how job seekers view their own employability and what employers value

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Bryant & Stratton College Online will host a live online event on July 19 with HR experts from CareerBuilder and top employers like Marriott Hotels and Microsoft to discuss employability and advice for job seekers

Buffalo, NY, June 05, 2013 – Research shows there is a gap between how job seekers view their own employability skills and what employers value. According to a new survey from Bryant & Stratton College Online and Wakefield Research, 80 percent of 18-34 year olds feel they are job ready and possess all the skills, experience, and education needed to advance in their desired career path or obtain their next job. Comparatively, data released by global management consulting firm McKinsey & Company found almost 40 percent of employers attribute the main reason for job openings to lack of skills among entry-level applicants. The research indicates that college students and young employees have inflated assumptions about their own career readiness in today’s job market. To help connect individuals looking for a job understand what employers want, Bryant & Stratton College Online today announced a free career information webinar titled “Job Ready or Not?” as part of its ongoing Employability Series. The event will be streamed live online on July 19 from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EDT.

Other results from the Bryant & Stratton College Online survey show how far out of step young job seekers are from employers. For example, only 16 percent of 18-34 year olds believe improving their soft skills will have the greatest impact on their career advancement. However, a survey conducted by the Association of American Colleges and Universities found 93 percent of employers said soft skills such as critical thinking, communicating clearly and complex problem solving are weighed more heavily in the hiring process than an individual’s undergraduate major. The contrasting data underlines a key oversight for job seekers.

“This event is an opportunity for anyone in the midst of a job search – students, new graduates or people looking for a career change – to hear directly from employers about what factors they consider before hiring,” said Scott Traylor, Associate Campus Director for Online Education at Bryant & Stratton College. “Being employable today is all about knowing how to communicate to employers that you have IQ as well as EQ. Our experts will share useful anecdotes, practical tips and new ideas so attendees will have the best information to make themselves stand out in a crowded marketplace.”

The “Job Ready or Not?” event will feature a panel of hiring and human resources experts from CareerBuilder, Enterprise, Humana, Marriott Hotels and Microsoft. In addition to giving attendees a look into the mind of an employer, the speakers will also offer resume help, practical tips for interview preparation, ideas for using social media in the job search and advice on how to communicate important soft skills during the hiring process. The event will be live streamed for free on July 19 from the Bryant & Stratton College campus in Buffalo, New York between 1 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. Those interested in joining online can register at http://online.bryantstratton.edu/employability-summit. A recorded version of the event will be available for download afterward.

“Job seekers need to start marketing themselves based on the skills, competencies and traits employers need and value most,” said Beth Tarquino, Chief Academic Officer at Bryant & Stratton College. “Too often the background experience and soft-skills attributes needed to successfully look for a job are underestimated, especially by college students and new graduates. Searching for a job can become a fulltime job, but putting in the extra work to understand hiring trends and needs of employers is worth it.”

For more information about the “Job Ready or Not?” event and what employers are looking for in job candidates, watch this video.

This event is part of the Bryant & Stratton College Employability Series, a program dedicated to helping students become career-ready upon graduation. By focusing on the development of employability skills, the College purposefully helps students develop technical, industry-specific knowledge as well as soft skills. To learn more about Bryant & Stratton College, its online degree programs and the Employability Series, go to http://online.bryantstratton.edu. Bryant & Stratton College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education.

About Bryant & Stratton College Online:
Bryant & Stratton College is a private career college delivering outcomes-based education and training through a flexible, contemporary curriculum in a personalized environment.  The College is regionally accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, which is an institutional accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation, and has locations in New York, Ohio, Virginia and Wisconsin, as well as an Online Education division, and a Professional Skill Center. For almost 160 years, Bryant & Stratton College has been providing real world education leading to bachelor’s and associate’s degrees and professional certificates. Bryant & Stratton College Online offers five online bachelor’s degree programs, eleven online associate’s degree programs and eleven online certificate programs in a variety of fields including business, criminal justice, financial services, healthcare, human resources and information technology. Some online programs are not yet available in all states. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of graduates and other important information, please visit www.bryantstratton.edu/disclosures.  General information about Bryant & Stratton College and its online degrees can also be found at http://online.bryantstratton.edu.

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Business

Express Employment Professionals Maintains Strong Growth, Awards 10 Franchises in 35 Days

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Express Employment Professionals has announced the signing of 10 new U.S. franchise agreements in just 35 days.

Oklahoma City, OK (USA), July 25, 2012 — As America’s workforce continues to shift from full-time employees to more contract and temporary positions, Oklahoma City-based Express Employment Professionals’ expansion efforts have gone into double time. As a result, Express has announced the signing of 10 new U.S. franchise agreements in just 35 days.

“Staffing services are in high demand, and Express continues to work with thousands of employers and job seekers around the world to keep the economic recovery moving forward,” said David Lewis, executive director of franchising. “To meet this increasing need, we’re rapidly expanding and letting new and existing clients know that we’re here when they need us.”

Among the 10 new Express franchise ( http://www.expressfranchising.com ) owners are Jay Diaz in Meridian, Conn.; Jason and Christi Patrick in West Nashville, Tenn.; Doug Dirrim in Roswell, Ga.; Diego Lejwa in Memphis, Tenn.; Brad Collins in South Kansas City, Mo.; Jim Bartunek in Central Suffolk County, N.Y.; Fran Mackovjak in Delaware County, Pa.; Jim Sovacool in Lakeville, Ohio; Greg Lavelle in Worcester, Mass.; and Mitch Porter in West Suffolk County, N.Y.

As one of the nation’s largest privately-held staffing firms, Express put more than 335,000 people to work in 2011, providing expertise in evaluation hire, temporary staffing, professional search and human resources. As the company expands, it continues to achieve record breaking sales growth. Most recently, Express franchisees set an all-time record in average clients billed per office at 35.68 for the week ending June 24. Together, franchise owners across the country billed a record 15,271 clients for the same week. Express projects company growth to top 18 percent in 2012, and plans to award 64 new franchise locations in the U.S. and Canada, targeting Orlando, Fla.; Detroit; Chicago; Fairbanks, Ala.; and Hartford, Conn. Sales for the company reached $2.1 billion in 2011, with the average territory generating sales of $4.5 million.

Express ( http://www.expresspros.com ) began franchising in 1985 and has consistently maintained a 98 percent approval rating from franchisees on the quality and opportunity of the Express system. The company was named the No. 1 staffing franchise in the U.S. by Entrepreneur as part of the magazine’s thirty-third annual Franchise 500® list and also ranked in the top 100 on the magazine’s Top Global Franchises list in America.

“Our franchise owners come from various backgrounds such as sales, management, human resources and finance and all share a vision of controlling their own destiny through business ownership,” Lewis said. “While the Express model does not require partnerships for success, jointly owned franchises make up approximately 20 percent of our franchisees, and husband-and-wife ownership teams are common. We also have numerous franchise owners in our system who are military veterans.”

For information about purchasing an Express franchise, visit http://www.expressfranchising.com. For more information about Express and its services, visit http://www.expresspros.com.

Express EMPLOYMENT PROFESSIONALS
8516 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
Contact: Sherry Kast
Phone: 405-840-5000
Websites: http://www.expressfranchising.com / http://www.expresspros.com

Press & Media Contact:
Christine Picchietti
Sanderson & Associates, Ltd
8516 NW Expressway
Oklahoma City, OK 73162
312-829-4350
christine@sandersonpr.com
http://www.expressfranchising.com
http://www.expresspros.com

Business

Social JobWorking Site offers Hints for Jobseekers

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Jobosabe.com Recommends Locking Down Your Social Networking Profile.

Austin, Texas (February 17, 2012) — Jobosabe.com (pronounced Jah-Bo-Sah-Bee) ,the first locally focused “social jobworking” website, is launching a new program to educate job seekers on the proper way to position themselves on the web. The company recommends that candidates “lock down” their various social networking profiles to friends and family only.

“The biggest mistake that a job seeker can make today is to leave their social profiles open to potential employers. They cannot control what their “friends” post and often times innocent photos can be misunderstood, costing the candidate a job.” Noted Carl Braun co-founder and CEO of parent company Cross-Post LLC. “With jobs being at a premium these days you simply cannot afford to make a mistake you’ll likely never even know about. You just won’t get the job.” He added.

Jobosabe.com recommends the following:

1. Create a job profile summary on Jobosabe.com Its easy and free! Do NOT include your address, email or phone number or any other personal info. We’ll insert a link where employers can learn more about you or send you a DM to request additional info and resume.
2. Lock down your Facebook page for friends and family only. You can do that in the privacy settings.
3. Direct Employers to your Jobosabe.com profile summary.
4. Keep your summary employment related. Here’s a sample:
Hint: Avoid religious or political affiliations or any organization that may be considered controversial. Employers need not know your religious preference and specifying a political affiliation might work against you. Let employers judge you on your BFOQ (Bona fide Occupational Qualifications) and NOT your weekend activities.
5. Conduct a search for your name on “google” and see what shows up on the first or second page. if there is anything embarrassing do what you can to get it removed or consider pushing it off the first two pages by getting positive mentions on popular websites.
6. Use the Jobosabe.com blogging tools to write articles about your area of expertise. They will get you good PR on the web and employers will be impressed with your writing skills and subject knowledge.
7. Become a Talent Community Leader on Jobosabe.com in one of our many communities like Veterans, Green, or various Diversity focused Groups. If you don’t see one in your area of interest, START ONE! We give you the free tools. Connect with your local newspaper through their talent community as well.

More information and other job seeker features are available on the website at http://www.jobosabe.com.

Media Contact:
Carl Braun
Cross-Post LLC
DBA Jobosabe.com
Box 5025
Petaluma, CA 94955
619-575-6577
opportunity@jobosabe.com
http://www.jobosabe.com

Non-Profit, Society, Sports

Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council and “Takatof” Program co-operate to encourage job seekers to volunteer in Yas Marina Circuit

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Abu Dhabi – October 24, 2010 — A delegation team from “Takatof” programme, the National Programme for social voluntarism, visited Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council headquarters in order to set up an action plan to attract applicants to volunteer in the second version of “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX”, which will be held during 11 – 14 November in Yas Marina Circuit.

The visit comes within the framework to support effectively job seekers registered in Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council’s (ADTC) database for various activities and events taking place in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.

This step comes in line with ADTC and Takatof endeavour to promote and establish a culture of social volunteerism to job seekers, as it is an important component for the development of the society. Also It will highlight the role of young Emiratis as ambassadors of UAE culture and heritage. In addition to enriching UAE talents skills and broaden their knowledge and enhance their employment prospects.

This cooperation was a result of a meeting gathering Both parties at the Council’s headquarters where 1000 job seekers have been contacted to volunteer according to the terms and conditions to volunteer for two days. The high response from job seekers during the registration period at ADTC’s headquarters, encouraged both parties to open registration for ADTC stand visitors on the last day of the Najah for education, training and employment 2010” exhibition and conference.

ADTC Chairman, Ali Rashid Al-ketbi, stated that “this fruitful co-operation with Takatof is a real opportunity for UAE talents to participate in one of the most important activities in Abu Dhabi, which will contribute in developing their personal and organizational skills. Their participation will help them also to develop new other skills through different training programs provided by Takatuf”

He added “the volunteerism outcome is Not limited only on developing the job seekers skills, but it extends to give them an international experience which will affect positively on their career future as it helps them to get  better jobs due to the experience they have gained.

He highlighted the significant role that “Takatof” plays in promoting   a culture of volunteering throughout the UAE, and supporting major events organized in Abu Dhabi and across the UAE to create more volunteering opportunities for UAE talents and be the country ambassadors in global sport events.

The Executive Director of the National Programme for social volunteer “Takatof”, Maitha’a Al Hassbi, expressed her gratitude to the cooperation that gathers Takatof and ADTC to implement this initiative, and involving job seekers to volunteer in “2010 FORMULA 1 ETIHAD AIRWAYS ABU DHABI GRAND PRIX” which will help them to develop their organizational and personal skills, and enhance their chances to get better jobs.

She also mentioned that this cooperation will developed and will be followed by launching various joint ventures to foster our cooperation with ADTC, in the field of Social volunteerism to better serve and meet the needs of UAE society.

“Takatof” programme provides the volunteers with a wide range of opportunities to deal directly with the public, and also ongoing training will be provided on their roles and responsibilities during the event”.