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January 28, 2010 |
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Are you ready for summer?In the summer of 2009, news of the continued downturn in the global economy raised many concerns regarding summer employment. In May 2009, the Labour Force Survey, Statistics Canada, showed that it was not an easy start in terms of summer employment for students aged 20 to 24. This excluded high-school students (aged 15 to 19) not yet out of school. The number of employed students fell by 59,000 compared with the previous year raising the unemployment rate for this population from 15.4 percent in May 2008 to 18.3 percent in May 2009. In August 2009, the number of employed students, aged 15 to 24 (now including high-school students), was down by 128,000 raising the unemployment rate to 16.4 percent compared to 11.4 percent the previous year. Numbers like this had not been seen in decades. The media was especially interested in learning about the number and range of jobs available to students during the first summer of the recession as well as students' reactions to the depressed summer job market. CAPS fielded many questions from reporters asking how we were advising students looking for summer work. Interestingly, our work search advice during a recession is quite similar to the advice we give during any other period: start your summer work search early; make use of your personal contacts and opportunities to meet potential employers; and take advantage of local, national and international summer work programs and subsidies. We also encourage you to research the labour market, particularly the areas that catch your interest. A recession, and even an economic boom, does not mean each industry or sector is similarly affected. Read the rest of this article on Page 12 of Career Connections.
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Summer Job FairThe Summer Job Fair is to assist all students from all faculties to connect with employers who are hiring summer students. Thursday, February 4, 2010 Want more information about the fair, including a list of employers? Check CAPS website: http://www.caps.ualberta.ca/LookingForWork/nav03.cfm?nav03=81450&nav02=80206&nav01=80191 or join the Summer Job Fair Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=256472803546
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Veterinary Multiple Mini Interview DayThe Veterinary Multiple Mini Interview (MMI) is unfamiliar and challenging for most veterinary school hopefuls and requires you to answer complex questions evaluating your ethical decision-making, communication, and critical thinking. Receive a full day of preparation for your MMI including:
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What's HappeningConcordia University College of Alberta Information Session
Rapid Resume Review Resume Working Group Summer Job Fair
To Boldly Develop your International Career: Volunteer & Work Abroad! Career Chat on Publishing with General Manager, NeWest Press
Working in Alberta: Career Information for International Students Government of Canada Career Fair
Resume Working Group Careers in the Green Energy Sector
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