Job Postings 

Here is a list of the new job postings available on Career Development Connections!  Older postings are still available on the website as well!

If you have a job posting you would like included, email Denise@CareerDevelopmentConnections.com

New! Creative Employment Access Society

Career Advisor- Courtenay, BC

Closing Date January 27, 2012

New! Immigrant Services Society of BC

Employment Counsellor/Facilitator - 3 positions

Vancouver Career Centre, BC

Closing Date January 12, 2012

New! North Shore Multicultural Society

Coordinator - Senior Case Manager - North Vancouver, BC

Closing Date January 13, 2012

New! Progressive Interculture Community Services Society

Program Assistant, Employment Service Program - Surrey, BC

Closing Date January 13, 2012

New! Sources Community Resource Centre

Life Skills Instructor - Part time - Surrey, BC

HR Tips and Techniques

Time Well Spent

Many organizations rush through the hiring process in an attempt to get someone into a position as quickly as possible. Tight deadlines on accepting applications, lack of strategy when structuring hiring panels, and skipping reference checks have all proven to cost employers time and money and result in bad hires.  Taking time with each of the critical components of the hiring process will ensure you hire someone who is the best fit with your organization in the long run. As we head towards April 2, 2012, be careful that you aren't short cutting the process and as a result, short changing yourself of a successful hire.

Job Seeker Spotlight
 

Thought for the Week

Welcome  back to work and hello 2012!  I am happy to be back at the office and am looking forward to connecting with everyone in the coming months.

Things are heating up with job postings as we count down the days to April 2, 2012.  If your agency has external job postings be sure to send them to me for posting on the website and inclusion in this weekly newsletter. 

This is a completely free service designed to keep the career development community connected.  Help me help the industry by spreading the word!

Life-Long Learning

Educational Opportunities

BCCDA - Ethics and Theory courses - January 2012

Careerwell Tele-Interviews - January 2012

Douglas College - Ethics and Theory courses - January and February 2012

Life Strategies - various Career Development Practitioner courses for 2012

Event Listing

Events and Happenings Around BC and Canada