LF: work? check here.

[Graham_A_M]

Hey guys, with all the layoff threads as of late, I thought I'd make a post with all the different employers looking for people to eliminate some of the threads, and to generally provide help.
Feel free to post any other links in this thread if you know of any.

This is the city of Calgary's job listing board. A lot of the jobs are unionized, which means great pay generally, and other typical union benefits. https://pehcmw1.calgary.ca/psc/pdhr/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/ROLE_APPLICANT.ER_VIEW_JOBS.GBL?&
^ that may not work, so in that case try this link
http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_766_239_0_43/http%253B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Employment/Career+Opportunities/Career+Opportunities.htm
Just click on Job opportunies.

here is a listing for (government based) various career fairs for in and around Calgary
http://www.calgary.ca/portal/server.pt/gateway/PTARGS_0_0_766_239_0_43/http%3B/content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+Hall/Employment/Career+Opportunities/City+Career+Fairs.htm

I saw this on the back of a pick up on my way through a drive-thru fast food place. I dont know the degree to which they're hiring, but its a good place to look
Pro-Line painting (403) 462-5027 The pay is between $18-25/hr
They look like they do residential and commercial painting.

There is also www.saskjobs.ca Which is a provicial job listing site for Sask. They have a much more stable economy then does Alberta currently.

Then there are the usual sites such as
www.monster.ca
www.calgaryjobshop.ca
http://www.calgarysun.com/ads/jobs/tmp/pdf/07_21_2.pdf
^ Also check out the back of both the Calgary Sun & the Calgary Herald, lots there too.
http://www.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/recruiting-recrutement/home-accueil/introduction-eng.htm
^ the RCMP, check out the sub sections too.

EDIT: Oh yeah, talk to these guys to see if they have any openings. (403) 299-4900 Thats the main switchboard for Checker/Co-op/Red-top cabs as well as Ambassador Limousine. They have a warehouse division, a body shop division, a mechanic shop (for the cabs) a radio installation shop, a courier business, and a hot shot type business, and of course a variety of positions within Ambassador Limousine itself... so there are lots of different positions within the company that are available.

Also, contact Canadian Waste services, they're typically hiring, as is Standens LTD. http://www.standens.com/employ.htm
BFI as well, come to think of it http://www.yellowpages.ca/bus/Alberta/BFI-Canada/2631573.html?what=canadian+waste+services&where=calgary%2C+AB&le=101822569ec

That should be good for now, if I think of any other sites I'll update this post.


Like I say, any other relevant sites or sources of info, post up. :)

[Graham_A_M]

Here is an excerpt from a post I made in another job related thread. I'll copy and paste it here so you guys can benefit from it.


Dont ever (ever) hand out generic resumes, as in with the "Dear Sir or Madam" on it, unless it is infact a career in the fast food industry or dollar store that you'd be interested in . If I was a manager; I'd huck that into the recycling bin pronto.
Honestly, if a person doesn't know anything about my company, or whos involved in it (staffing wise), or what type of positions that are typically available, chances are they will be last to be considered.
Call the company, and find out what if any positions are available, and what the HR persons name is. Then tailor each resume for THAT postion and place. Its more time consuming then handing out generic resume's to EVERYBODY, but then again chasing around like a fool handing out your resume (with your personal info on it, that can fall into ANYBODIES hands that works there) isn't very time effective or clever either.
After you've sent your resume, keep tabs on what day you sent it. If it was me, I'd say in my (custom written) cover letter that I'd be calling you (lets say) March 15th to further go over any questions they'd have.
Chances are they'll think about it and even come up with some questions to ask you, which is great as it makes them think about you. From there call them up on the day you said you'd call, and speak with them over the phone. To them that tells them your serious, and you WANT to work there.
If you follow that simple "checklist" (if you will) then I can almost guarentee you'd end up with at least a few interviews.... at absolute least... but thats only considering that your resume and cover letter don't suck. I hope you DO have a cover letter, as that sells you, and what you're capable of.

[kaput]

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[dannie]

http://www.jobs.alberta.ca/JobsListing.htm?allCategories=on&allLocation=on&ShowOpen=1&ShowLimited=1&fromPostDate=dd%252Fmm%252Fyyyy&toPostDate=dd%252Fmm%252Fyyyy&fromExpiryDate=dd%252Fmm%252Fyyyy&toExpiryDate=dd%252Fmm%252Fyyyy


The gov website has quite a few on it

[A790]

Don't forget the Canada job bank (http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/).

[Graham_A_M]

Oh yeah, and for the oilpatch guys www.rigzone.com

[TomcoPDR]

Good thread Graham

[Kloubek]

http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/

Good for those looking in TV, radio, print, or internet.

[Graham_A_M]

I just drove past XS cargo on 32nd ave NE today, and noticed they're hiring all positions apparently. I'm quite sure I saw an ad not too long ago that everybody (short of managerial staff) starts off at $10/hr

[black13]

thanks for the thread graham. If I end up getting a job out of these i'll give you $50.

[Graham_A_M]

Dont worry about the $50, I dont care. :dunno: Yeah it would be nice but knowing there are numerous people that can keep their cars, houses, as well as their families in tact is worth a FUCK of a lot more then that, which is why I created this thread.

I said in another thread the East side marios in Chinook center is hiring as well.
I dont drive around Calgary looking for signs and asking around various businesses, but whenever I do spot one I try to mention it here. Hopefully others will do the same.
-Good luck! :thumbsup:

[redblack]

The company i work for is always hiring
http://www.altalink.ca/careers

[rumeo]

Bell is always hiring...


www.bell.ca/careers

[Graham_A_M]

Telus usually is too, however call center reps. $20 to start, full benefits starting at day one. :D

[Graham_A_M]

The 7-11 (/petro canada) located at the intersection of 24th street and 114th ave (DouglasDale) is hiring for the 2pm-10 shift.
Dont know what the pay start is, but probably $10-11/hr.

[Graham_A_M]

Just heard on the radio today Calaway park is hiring for their seasonal staff.
http://www.calawaypark.com/

[Rat Fink]

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[Graham_A_M]

^ Jeez I might just check into that. I just got laid off today. Oh the irony. :(

[Rat Fink]

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[slick2404]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Jeez I might just check into that. I just got laid off today. Oh the irony. :(

For real dude. Thats rough...know what it feels like. Hope you get back on your feet real soon man.

[ee2k]

The following also always seem to be hiring:
- Winners
- Superstore
- Safeway
- Home Outfitters

[skyline19]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
^ Jeez I might just check into that. I just got laid off today. Oh the irony. :(

i feel your pain man. I hurt my back on boxing day(bulging discs and some torn muscles) and got laid off a week later due to a shortage in work.

Now I can't find a job in my field at all anymore, although i proably wouldnt be able to work anyways.

[Ymerej472008]

Princess Auto by the Flying J is hiring part time. Check it out!

[Temporary_User]

I'm a 24 year old student and I will be moving to Edmonton for the summer months. If anyone has any information or leads pertaining to jobs up there I would be appreciative.

I have experience with many different lines of work, and am looking for another new challenge.

[Graham_A_M]

^ Not too many Edmontonians around on this forum my friend. Check out www.780tuners.com as they're more edmonton and central/northern Alberta based.

[TheCheff]

I just got a job at deerfoot meadows bestbuy starting at 12/hr. Not the greatest pay but its not hard work they are hiring lots of staff too.

That's just my part time gig hopefully I find full time soon.

[Sadboy]

www.indeed.com searches a lot of job banks

[JMaj7]

Thanks so much for this thread!!!!!!!

[Graham_A_M]

^ Dont worry I'm benefiting from it too of all things. :rofl:

[huck]

Originally posted by Sadboy
www.indeed.com searches a lot of job banks

looks a lot like www.eluta.ca.
This thread is very helpful

[Graham_A_M]

Future Shop sales associate, in Shawnessey
http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/futureshop/english/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=600347&SuperCategoryCode=-1

Same thing but in their NE location
http://www.recruitingsite.com/csbsites/futureshop/english/JobDescription.asp?JobNumber=600551&SuperCategoryCode=-1

[Chris101]

Originally posted by Kloubek
http://www.mediajobsearchcanada.com/

Good for those looking in TV, radio, print, or internet.

This is solid. Thanks man!

[westbeach70]

Down here in Medicine Hat things are REALLY slow.. Looks like this afternoon I am taking my ol pickup back to GM to send er back to GM. Another 7 yrs fubared in my life. Not quite sure if anyone has any connections down here... Barely making ends meet with what I have right now and being on foot now, things are really not fun. Any help would be appreciative.

Chris
403 977 4746....
[email protected]

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by westbeach70
Down here in Medicine Hat things are REALLY slow.. Looks like this afternoon I am taking my ol pickup back to GM to send er back to GM. Another 7 yrs fubared in my life. Not quite sure if anyone has any connections down here... Barely making ends meet with what I have right now and being on foot now, things are really not fun. Any help would be appreciative.

Chris
403 977 4746....
[email protected]

cancel cell phone, cell blackberry, and then.....profit.

[Weapon_R]

Originally posted by westbeach70
Down here in Medicine Hat things are REALLY slow.. Looks like this afternoon I am taking my ol pickup back to GM to send er back to GM. Another 7 yrs fubared in my life. Not quite sure if anyone has any connections down here... Barely making ends meet with what I have right now and being on foot now, things are really not fun. Any help would be appreciative.

Chris
403 977 4746....
[email protected]

Before you take it back, how much do you owe on it?

[westbeach70]

Originally posted by Weapon_R


Before you take it back, how much do you owe on it?


You don't wanna know... $23,450.... Yes i got reemed when i bought this thing. Hardddd.. So off she goes back to VFC.... An 800 dollar payment i can sure do without... And I cannot loose the cell phone due to all the communication I have if someone calls me regarding a job ....

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by westbeach70



You don't wanna know... $23,450.... Yes i got reemed when i bought this thing. Hardddd.. So off she goes back to VFC.... An 800 dollar payment i can sure do without... And I cannot loose the cell phone due to all the communication I have if someone calls me regarding a job ....

eek....that's a bummer dude. pretty much no one predicted this economic mess would happen at this time. there were lots of experts saying the economy would shatter due to the fundamentals, but no one guessed it would happen late last year. fuckin shame brotha.

[DJ_NAV]

Thanks for this thread! will crunch through these sites!

I'm not sure if has been mentioned already. Workopolis and workolpoliscampus.com

[huck]

Theres also a job fair on may 7th at the big four. For more details check http://yec.nextsteps.ca/index.html
heres a list of employers that are gonna be there.

Arbonne
ATB Financial
Bethany Care Society
Between Friends Club
Blockbuster Canada
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
BP Floater Staffing
Brewers' Distributors Ltd.
Canadian Forces
Canada Safeway Limited
Calaway Park
Calgary Construction Association
Calgary Downtown Association
Calgary Family Services
Calgary Logistics Council
Calgary Stampede
Calgary Winter Club
Caliber Systems Inc
Cardel Place
Chandos Construction
CIBC
City of Calgary - Recreation
College Pro Painters
Diversified Staffing Services Ltd.
Fast Labour Solutions Ltd. & Spirit Staffing & Consulting Inc.
Firsthand Marketing Ltd.
Genco Supply Chain Solutions
Groupe Dynamite
Heritage Park Historical Village
Hyatt Regency Calgary
IKEA
InStore Focus Inc.
Intercare Corporate Group Inc.
Investors Group
MacCon Incorporated
Mosaic Sales Solutions
Mount Royal College Kids
My Job Finder Inc.
Mr. Lube
Nannies on Call
Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch
Paladin Security
Pedalheads Bike Camp
Pepsi Bottling Group
Plumber & Pipefitters Local Union 496
Priszm
R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd
Rogers Communications Inc
Scouts Canada
Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY)
Shakers Fun Centre
Sobeys Inc
Sunnyside Greenhouses Ltd.
Supported Lifestyles Ltd
TD Canada Trust
The Calgary Zoo
The Fairmont Palliser
The Glencoe Club
The TDL Group Corp. (Tim Hortons)
Toys R Us Canada
Trico Centre
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
Vector Marketing
VoxBox Studios DJ School
Wendy's Restaurants of Canada
WorldSkills Calgary 2009
Youth Employment Centre

[toyboy88]

^^^
Nice, thanks for the info.

Working link: http://yec.nextsteps.ca/index.html

:)

[Canmorite]

Lots of construction/trades/labor jobs on the Government of Canada Job Bank.

http://jb-ge.hrdc-drhc.gc.ca/res_eng.aspx?CommGrouping=GAB002&Category=7*&OfferpPage=50&Student=No&PageNum=1

[Zigo]

Originally posted by huck
Theres also a job fair on may 7th at the big four. For more details check http://yec.nextsteps.ca/index.html
heres a list of employers that are gonna be there.

Arbonne
ATB Financial
Bethany Care Society
Between Friends Club
Blockbuster Canada
Boys & Girls Clubs of Calgary
BP Floater Staffing
Brewers' Distributors Ltd.
Canadian Forces
Canada Safeway Limited
Calaway Park
Calgary Construction Association
Calgary Downtown Association
Calgary Family Services
Calgary Logistics Council
Calgary Stampede
Calgary Winter Club
Caliber Systems Inc
Cardel Place
Chandos Construction
CIBC
City of Calgary - Recreation
College Pro Painters
Diversified Staffing Services Ltd.
Fast Labour Solutions Ltd. & Spirit Staffing & Consulting Inc.
Firsthand Marketing Ltd.
Genco Supply Chain Solutions
Groupe Dynamite
Heritage Park Historical Village
Hyatt Regency Calgary
IKEA
InStore Focus Inc.
Intercare Corporate Group Inc.
Investors Group
MacCon Incorporated
Mosaic Sales Solutions
Mount Royal College Kids
My Job Finder Inc.
Mr. Lube
Nannies on Call
Our Lady Queen of Peace Ranch
Paladin Security
Pedalheads Bike Camp
Pepsi Bottling Group
Plumber & Pipefitters Local Union 496
Priszm
R.C. Purdy Chocolates Ltd
Rogers Communications Inc
Scouts Canada
Service Canada Centre for Youth (SCCY)
Shakers Fun Centre
Sobeys Inc
Sunnyside Greenhouses Ltd.
Supported Lifestyles Ltd
TD Canada Trust
The Calgary Zoo
The Fairmont Palliser
The Glencoe Club
The TDL Group Corp. (Tim Hortons)
Toys R Us Canada
Trico Centre
Urban Society for Aboriginal Youth
Vector Marketing
VoxBox Studios DJ School
Wendy's Restaurants of Canada
WorldSkills Calgary 2009
Youth Employment Centre


Will be checking that out. Very interested in a construction job. Would they even look at my resume being 17?

[Graham_A_M]

Um.... possibly... but in this market? probably not. I know you dont want to hear that, but yeah... you kids with no experience (or just very limited experience) are an unneccessary risk to most employers. What motive would the prospective employer have to hire you over any other person that applied for the job with lets say numerous years experience and tons of good references?
The employeers really have their "pick of the litter" currently. Even places like McDonalds are being swamped with resume's.

[nj2Type-S]

not much piping design/drafting positions :(

[adam c]

still haven't found anything dude?

[Zigo]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M
Um.... possibly... but in this market? probably not. I know you dont want to hear that, but yeah... you kids with no experience (or just very limited experience) are an unneccessary risk to most employers. What motive would the prospective employer have to hire you over any other person that applied for the job with lets say numerous years experience and tons of good references?
The employeers really have their "pick of the litter" currently. Even places like McDonalds are being swamped with resume's.

What I thought :(

Cos-co and most other stores will be hiring for seasonal by like the end of the month.

[nj2Type-S]

Originally posted by adam c
still haven't found anything dude?

hah! no...thinking of going back to school but wtf am i going to take? not to mention i have a house and stuff to pay for, lol. most of the drafting jobs i've seen are all architectural and civil and requires like 3+ yrs experience in those fields. :(

[hattonlynch]

wow, props on that city of calgary career fair. I never would of known about it if I didn't check this website. CHEA I'm excited.

[hattonlynch]

bump this gem of a thread

[Bigchuckers]

ya.. i work for the city and we need tons of qualifed workers...

[Adrenaline101]

if only the city was hiring apprentice techs. id be in heaven

[gqmw]

Thanks for the info. I'm gonna head down that day, I'm in dire need of a job.

[Zigo]

Got a interview at Costco! man, today was such a good day!

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by Bigchuckers
ya.. i work for the city and we need tons of qualifed workers...

LOL, are you serious? Jesus my workplace gets 100-200 resume's a day, everyday. Everybody from Cabinet makers to electricians, to ex- oil patch workers applying. Its unbelievable just how many people are screaming for jobs....

I almost have a hard time believing that, what means are they advertising by? A singular bus stop bench ad in Russia?:nut:

[Cos]

Originally posted by Graham_A_M


LOL, are you serious? Jesus my workplace gets 100-200 resume's a day, everyday. Everybody from Cabinet makers to electricians, to ex- oil patch workers applying. Its unbelievable just how many people are screaming for jobs....

I almost have a hard time believing that, what means are they advertising by? A singular bus stop bench ad in Russia?:nut:

I think he means qualified people. How many people could have gotten experience in urban planning, permitting, etc. but instead went off to the patch to make money. Not like they can hire them for something they aren't trained for.

[bigbadboss101]

Good stuff. I have a few friends who recently got downsized. My contract soon too will end and will need to find something in town. Keep posting!

[hattonlynch]

question about the job fair...how would you reccomend dressing considering i would like to talk to cibc, atb financial, etc but also wouldn't mind working city of calgary rec if i was given the chance. how casual or how dressy should i be dressing? and you dont need tickets or anything for that job fair eh?

[swak]

Originally posted by hattonlynch
question about the job fair...how would you reccomend dressing considering i would like to talk to cibc, atb financial, etc but also wouldn't mind working city of calgary rec if i was given the chance. how casual or how dressy should i be dressing? and you dont need tickets or anything for that job fair eh?

Im dropping by, and id guess a polo and nice pants.
or something 'nice' but REALLY casual.

[Vagabond142]

I've kinda given up looking for work in my chosen field (IT Technician) and am now just looking for anything... so I'll be down at the job fair too :| (even though I'm not a "youth," I'll still drop by and see what's what)

(sigh) Gotta love recessions :\

[Spoons]

Yep I am heading down to the job fair. Beyond job fair meet?

I had a job at a golf course (Lynx Ridge) for the summer and got laid off before I even started :banghead:

Oh well gives me time to look for a car first.

[copynpaste]

New Timmys on 8th and 8th downtown is hiring for all positions. Starting wage from what i was told $15....theyre even looking or graveyard work.

[email protected]

[copynpaste]

Depending on the time of the job fair this thurs, i might be willing to meet up with some beyonders there. Anyone know the time and how much it costs to get in?

[bashir26]

Originally posted by Spoons
I had a job at a golf course (Lynx Ridge) for the summer and got laid off before I even started :banghead:

:rofl:

[Spoons]

Originally posted by copynpaste
Depending on the time of the job fair this thurs, i might be willing to meet up with some beyonders there. Anyone know the time and how much it costs to get in?

I believe it will probably be free?

EDIT: It's free.

[TDFTW]

I still can't find a job nobody calls back and now ill be out of my current house at the end of the week. At least while being homeless ill have a phone that can surf beyond

[swak]

Im def. down for a beyond meet.
Give me a time, and ill be there.

[Wraith]

Is there free parking anywhere in/around the grounds? If not then transit here I come lol

[swak]

Its basically downtown on a thurs. Do you seriously think there will be free parking?

[Wraith]

You never know?

[Spoons]

I think its free parking if you go to the casino... So just run into the casino and validate your parking.

[AcceI]

i m in need of a job :(

[huck]

So the Career fair is today. Are you guys dressing up to this?

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by huck
So the Career fair is today. Are you guys dressing up to this?
It's a job fair for young people and there will be a bunch of bullshit like 7-11, sobeys, etc so it's not a super big deal. I'll probably just wear a nice pair of jeans and a dress shirt, dress shoes, nothing too fancy

[liquidboi69]

well i guess a lot of beyonders heading down haha, but im still going to wear just dress pants and a dress shirt stll

[Wraith]

Anyone land a job? :)

[swak]

holy f- it was busy as f---- down there.

Big lines, but me and my buds just walked to the front and in. So don't let the line discourage you heh.

Not a whole lot there though.

Flipping thru the paper and looking for a job would probable give a better result. So many people giving out resumes. I wouldn't doubt that half the employers throw out 3/4 of the resumes they get and look a fraction of their stack.

[Cos]

imperial has 31 job openings if your expertise suits

[toyboy88]

What a big fucking gong show of a "job fair"...

- 80-90% of the companies/employers didn't even accept resumes there.
- Seemed like 50-60% "don't have any opportunities, but you can apply if you want...blah blah blah" (this after the ad saying 100 companies and 5000 jobs).
- PACKED down there, both inside and out - line was already huge outside right at 1:30 (open) and inside there was like no room to move, and seemed every third person STUNK like shit.
- Haven't seen so many posers/trash/wannabe high schoolers since being in HS lol.
- Worst part, paid $12 for parking for shit all.

At least when I left 40 mins after arriving, nobody seemed to know about the "back" exit road by the agriculture bridge so I could get out fast and skip the line going out.

And no offense, but it seems like half the people there you can obviously tell why they don't have a job - either HORRIBLE personal hygiene, dressing like a slob, not giving a shit (ie. HS kids in "groups" of 4/5 blocking space/taking up room)....


/rant :facepalm:

[Wraith]

Yea, a friend and I basically walked in then out. I hardly had any interest in any of the companies (should have known from reading that list posted) and shouldn't the kids be in school? fuck :thumbsdow

[hattonlynch]

what a mistake it was to go to that scam. bunch of annoying ass high school kids, fuck that was a gong show. at any rate, it was actually sort of cool as i met a few broads that were waiting in line with us...that's the only positive i can take from this situation.

and those kids, fuck they SMELLED.

[4AGE]

the $12 i paid for parking was a huge rip off considering most of the places there didn't have applications or even take in resumes.. wtf? I did score an interview with blockbuster though :poosie:

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by 4AGE
the $12 i paid for parking was a huge rip off considering most of the places there didn't have applications or even take in resumes.. wtf? I did score an interview with blockbuster though :poosie:

blockbuster? are you kidding me, lol? you could of just went to blockbuster by your house and applied there and probably got a job the same day.

[swak]

Originally posted by hattonlynch


blockbuster? are you kidding me, lol? you could of just went to blockbuster by your house and applied there and probably got a job the same day.

ahahahaha.... yeah most likely.

But i agree with everyone else stating its a waste of time.
I didn't pay the $12, parked at the casino and walked over.

I walked around the perimeter booths and walked out.
Effin waste of time.

[Spoons]

Yeah words can not even explain how much of a waste of time that was. The only possible prospect I had out of that was with one construction place, the girl said I was the only qualified person all day since I already worked with heavy machinery before.

Here is what I learned from the job fair though:

1) Kids have NO interview or whatever skills. I was listening to kids and just thinking how they would get a fucking job anywhere.

One kid went up to College Pro Painters and said right when he got up, "I don't paint." Why the fuck did you even stop at the booth?

2) Kids have NO clue how to fucking dress. I mean I just wore a polo, jeans, and dress shoes (not what I normally wear to an interview, but it was casual in there) and kids were wearing torn fucking goth wear looking like tools. My brother got there and he was wearing a hoodie and I got pissed, but he took it off and had a dress sweater.

Another kid was all "hardcored" out with his fucking Gucci hat and shit. People are fucking dumb in this city.

3) Employers are fucking retarded. Half of them didn't no shit, and had absolutely NO people skills. I went up to TD and they weren't even hiring. I asked why the fuck they were even there, and the started saying something, and I just returned with, "This is fucking stupid." and left the place.

I talked to one girl there and she said the amount of people they had there that day was the amount of people that was there over the past 5 years put together.

Fucking waste of time...

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by Spoons
Yeah words can not even explain how much of a waste of time that was. The only possible prospect I had out of that was with one construction place, the girl said I was the only qualified person all day since I already worked with heavy machinery before.

Here is what I learned from the job fair though:

1) Kids have NO interview or whatever skills. I was listening to kids and just thinking how they would get a fucking job anywhere.

One kid went up to College Pro Painters and said right when he got up, "I don't paint." Why the fuck did you even stop at the booth?

2) Kids have NO clue how to fucking dress. I mean I just wore a polo, jeans, and dress shoes (not what I normally wear to an interview, but it was casual in there) and kids were wearing torn fucking goth wear looking like tools. My brother got there and he was wearing a hoodie and I got pissed, but he took it off and had a dress sweater.

Another kid was all "hardcored" out with his fucking Gucci hat and shit. People are fucking dumb in this city.

3) Employers are fucking retarded. Half of them didn't no shit, and had absolutely NO people skills. I went up to TD and they weren't even hiring. I asked why the fuck they were even there, and the started saying something, and I just returned with, "This is fucking stupid." and left the place.

I talked to one girl there and she said the amount of people they had there that day was the amount of people that was there over the past 5 years put together.

Fucking waste of time...
lol dude I went up to a couple places that I could have a shot with (CIBC and ATB Financial) because I have a couple years uni under my belt and I think I made a decent impression but I walked up to the dude at TD Bank and literally I had not even shooken his hand or said what my name was and he was like 'yeah you're going to have to apply online'...i was like 'how can you expect me to make a good impression when you havent even heard me speak my name' and he was like 'well ur just going to have to apply online thats how they do it nowadays', and then i went on some spiel about how the point of a job fair is to meet and hire future employees and pick the best out of the best.

But yeah man I couldn't believe the place...it seemed like it was like 80% high school kids but shouldn't they of been in fucking school?! I was standing in line and I saw these two kids playing shot for shot. I wasn't even that dumb in high school.

[Spoons]

Originally posted by hattonlynch
I saw these two kids playing shot for shot. I wasn't even that dumb in high school.

Hahaha well I am in uni and me and a few buddies while drunk played shot for shot... no rules.

One had to go to the hospital for stitches... :rofl:

[hattonlynch]

Originally posted by Spoons


Hahaha well I am in uni and me and a few buddies while drunk played shot for shot... no rules.

One had to go to the hospital for stitches... :rofl:
lol was that one you? but yeah you're drunk havin a good time...i dont think the right time is at a job fair waiting to get a job, lol

[Spoons]

Originally posted by hattonlynch

lol was that one you? but yeah you're drunk havin a good time...i dont think the right time is at a job fair waiting to get a job, lol

Oh god no, that was during school. No I came to the job fair to get shit done... and well no shit got done cause it was a joke.

[hattonlynch]

anyone worked for college pro painters or student works? can you actually make decent money if you're not slow/work very hard?
i tried it for 2 hours last summer and it was pretty shitty but im willing to give it another go, lol

[Wraith]

I hate college pro painters because they litter the campus with ads

[hattonlynch]

damn, just got offered a job. 14 fuckin dollars an hour, thats worse then what im getting right now. im considering taking it but i gotta drive like 30-45 mins in RUSH HOUR to get their every morning.

Bunch of BS i tell yah.

[cosmok]

Any one hear of specific O&G companies that are hiring? Heard Esso was looking for 25 consultants but haven't been able to track down any leads.

[bubbley]

i opened this thread at work and a girl i work with saw your avi with chicks ass


:banghead: :rofl:

[toyboy88]

I know where I work is looking for some new people, many jobs posted today, most experienced required though.

Just search here under "Calgary" for location:

https://rbcv.snclavalin.com/rbcvpublic/search.aspx?lang_id=en

[Graham_A_M]

Originally posted by bubbley
i opened this thread at work and a girl i work with saw your avi with chicks ass


:banghead: :rofl:
my bad LOL, I think its time for me to change it anyway....
probably wouldn't be the wisest idea to open a thread titled as such at your workplace anyway though. :dunno:

[Graham_A_M]

Yeah, I very stupidly forgot to write the place down, but if you drive down 32nd ave NE, heading eastbound (starting at Deerfoot), you'll see the email address on one of those neon green "bold signs" for a larger warehouse type operation hiring ALL positions, as well as a sign for XScargo, as they are still looking to fill all positions. I was just there today.. but I forget the email addy for the first one.
I believe its [email protected] but I'm not entirely sure. :thumbsdow If anybody drives past it and can remember or write down what it is, please post it here.

I also checked in the classifieds of the Calgary Sun today, and there are 50 different jobs available. Everything from general laborer, to trades, to kitchen help.

[Graham_A_M]

Scenic Electric is hiring electricians, look them up in the phone book. Princess auto in the SE (right off of Barlow and 114th ave) is hiring FT and PT, apply within.

[gqmw]

Originally posted by swak


ahahahaha.... yeah most likely.

But i agree with everyone else stating its a waste of time.
I didn't pay the $12, parked at the casino and walked over.

I walked around the perimeter booths and walked out.
Effin waste of time.

Haha me too, underground casino parking FTW.

I landed an interview at ATB, so it wasn't entirely a waste of time for me.
I find out this week if I get the job, so hopefully it works out.
Did anyone else get an interview at ATB?

[vinc456]

Don't know how useful this is but I came across this site:
http://www.working.com/virtualcareerfair/index.html

[Graham_A_M]

Hammerhead graphics is also hiring. Their based quite close to the Heritage flea market, which is due west exactly of Deerfoot meadows: only on Blackfoot I mean...

Its in a business complex of about 5 or so other businesses.
http://www.hammerheadgraphics.ca/intro.html


EDIT: The Safeway in South Center plaza (the same business park as Southcenter mall, you honestly can't miss it) is hiring experienced bakers. Apply within.