BCjobs Blog

Getting fired used to be something that many people figured would ruin their career.
Obviously, getting terminated isn’t an ideal situation but it’s certainly something that can be dealt with.

You’re 40-something. You’re underemployed, or worse unemployed, you’re tired of the daily grind, you’re bored (or frightened) and you’re wondering where your future went. Join the club.

In the last few decades, the world of work has dramatically changed how people earn their living and plan their work lives. This new labour market is evolving at accelerating speed as old industrial-age jobs are replaced by knowledge-based work and information technology continues to alter how we work, play and learn.

Online job banks and job search databases use keywords to catalogue and sort the wide variety of jobs posted by employers so that they are easily searchable by job seekers like you. To find jobs that match your skills and experience, you need to input keywords similar those used in the database.

Who is looking out for your career – your boss? Probably not. Your accountant? Doubtful.

You’re deep in talks with a company in Vancouver. They desperately want you to join them. You are flattered, very interested, but something in your gut tells you to be cautious. Have you considered all the options? What’s missing from your checklist?

Returning to work after years away from the workforce poses special challenges. You may fear that employers will see negatives in your lack of work history.

International summer jobs provide the opportunity to work in a foreign country. Many students pursue international summer jobs as a way to build language skills, learn about new cultures, gain global work experience and fund a trip abroad.

Job search database tips can help you improve your chances of finding the right job. When you use a job search database, you can view a wide range of opportunities at once.