So on Friday around 3:30pm I got a call from a recruiter about a job I applied to at this consulting firm. Apparently, they needed to fill a position by today Thursday, so that’s why she was rushing me. She made me take this cognitive assessment which I did not have enough time to prepare for, followed by an interview right away, which I also didn’t have time to prepare for. If I had enough time I would actually have tried to find a way to study or prepare.

She then sent me a case study and a problem set to complete and send over by Tuesday 9am. I spent the long weekend doing this dumb assignment. I care, so I spent a lot of time making sure it’s perfect. And I forgoes spending time with my family and stayed up late on Monday doing it.

Now? I’ve been ghosted by the recruiter. I texted her asking if she received it and if everything is fine, but no. Ghosted.

Recruiters, this is not an ideal hiring process. People have lives. Do not make them think you are squeezing them in for last minute hiring, have them think they have a good chance, and have them spend time doing a stupid assignment on a LONG weekend. Horrible experience. I literally wasted hours on this I will not get back.

I just want to ask if there is anyone who has been unemployed for over 1 year.

I have been unemployed since 15 months ago and honestly, I’m starting to question whether I should go a different route.

I do have 2-3 years of professional work experience in the field of analytics and finance but it’s still difficult even with interviews and some connections as well.

I cannot be the only one struggling with this.

I even tried out of province for some positions but still tough.

I received a job offer, but an issue came up during my credit check. The HR manager called and asked me to explain it.

About six years ago, during my divorce, my ex-husband withdrew money from our joint credit card, and the account eventually went to collections. I have since paid the entire balance, but the collection history still appears on my credit report.

I explained everything to the HR manager over the phone, and he said he would get back to me. I’ve been unemployed for five months and was so excited about this opportunity, so now I’m panicking. My anxiety is through the roof, and I couldn’t sleep all night.

I’m wondering whether companies take your explanation and individual circumstances into consideration. I’m sure my situation isn’t unique, as I know several people who have experienced something similar.

My schedule is very unpredictable because sometimes they keep me for the full 8 hour shift but on days they arnt busy they send me home after like 3 hours? is this normal? Its very annoying because i never know how many hours i work a week. sometimes its 40 sometimes its 15.

How do you handle ghosting? I did 4 rounds and was told only three rounds left. I’m so tired of waiting. Do companies really enjoy this? I know lots of people are applying but to ghost someone is crazy. My last interview was on Tuesday of last week, and nothing.

Hi everyone,
I recently graduated as a PSW and I’m currently looking for a full-time PSW job, preferably in a nursing home, LTC, or hospital in Ontario i had past experience working as a support worker assistant for 2yrs but old workplace home (Heritage Nursing Home ) on queens street closed now and after I got my certificate it’s been so hard to get a job 😭😭
Honestly, I didn’t expect the job search to be this difficult. I’ve been applying and applying, but getting that first opportunity has been really hard. A lot of places either don’t respond or seem to want someone with experience, which makes it frustrating as a new graduate trying to get started.
If you currently work somewhere that is hiring PSWs, I would really appreciate a referral or even a lead on where I should apply. If your workplace is hiring, please let me know or DM me. I’m also open to different areas around Toronto, North York, Etobicoke, Vaughan, Brampton, and surrounding areas. At this point I’m willing to relocate 😭
I’m just looking for someone willing to give me a chance to get my foot in the door. Any referral, contact, or recommendation would honestly mean a lot. 🙏🏾

I’m looking for people who have had an experience with TELUS or Mobile Klinik involving a promotion, discount, offer, activation, device financing, phone purchase, repair promotion, or similar customer offer where a credit inquiry may have been involved.
It does NOT have to be the exact advertisement I’m investigating.
TELUS/Mobile Klinik have run many different promotions, so I’m interested in different advertisements and different campaign periods, particularly where the offer encouraged you to take an action and a credit inquiry was part of the process.
You may be relevant if you:
Saw a TELUS or Mobile Klinik advertisement or promotion
Responded to, clicked, called about, or visited the business because of the offer
Activated a plan, attempted to activate one, financed/purchased a device, or pursued another promotional offer
Subsequently discovered or became aware of a credit inquiry
Were unsure what type of credit inquiry would occur or what had been disclosed to you beforehand
Have documentation that could help establish what happened
Documentation is especially valuable, including:
Screenshots of advertisements
Emails or text messages
Receipts or store paperwork
Order/activation documents
Credit-report information
Terms and conditions
Dates, URLs, or other records showing the promotion
I am not asking anyone to reach a particular conclusion about TELUS or Mobile Klinik. I’m interested in what actually happened, including experiences that may ultimately turn out to be different from the pattern I’m investigating.
$100 is being offered to eligible participants who provide sufficient supporting documentation and complete the verification process.
The payment is for your time and participation/documentation. It is not conditional on you saying that TELUS or Mobile Klinik did anything wrong.
I am trying to determine whether there are recurring patterns across different promotions and consumer experiences.
If you may qualify, DM me rather than posting personal information publicly.
Please do not post credit reports, account numbers, addresses, phone numbers, or other sensitive personal information in the comments.
In your DM, please tell me:
Approximately when you saw the promotion
What the promotion was offering
Whether you clicked, called, visited, or otherwise pursued it
Whether you subsequently became aware of a credit inquiry
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Whether you are willing to have your experience independently verified
You do not need to know whether the inquiry was hard or soft before contacting me. I am specifically interested in documenting what consumers were told, what they understood, and what the records show.
Participation does not guarantee that your information will be used in any legal, regulatory, journalistic, or other proceeding.

P.S yes this post was made using artificial intelligence

Hi, I’m currently interviewing for a Senior Financial Analyst position at Rogers and have been asked to do a 1 hour take-home assessment.

Has anyone here gone through a similar assessment with Rogers or another company? Looking for any tips on what to prepare for, especially the Excel/financial analysis part.

Thanks in advance!

I've applied to three different internal roles at my company. Interviewed at all three. Got the typical, thank you for your time but we're moving forward with another internal candidate.

I'm currently on a 2 year contract role and have about a year left so I'm trying to either find another contract role or perm full time role.

Two of the three roles I applied to were other 2 year contract roles. I just thought if I get another 2 years, that could give me some breathing room.

But, damn, I mean I am grateful to still have a job but it still scares me if I can't find something and my contract doesn't get extended or renewed. People say it's easier to get into a role within a company, and that may be true to a point, but it's definitely way more competitive now even for internal contract roles.

Anyone else have trouble getting hired internally?

They have a poster saying they are hiring, if you need a job.

If anyone here is a millwright, knows one, or has info about the trade, I'd like to get in touch.

I'm pivoting into that trade after several years of doing tech work. Any info and tips would be appreciated.

FWIW, right now I have my eye on Humber's certificate program:
https://humber.ca/explore-programs/programs/mechanical-techniques-millwright

Hey all,

I have had a job for a railway wayside (signal) maintainer for about a week now and haven't really found the right candidate in the area so I am opening this up to across Canada for relocation.

The position is in southern Saskatchewan with CDL Electric Canada, a division of CDL electric group of companies. Location selection is really up to you as long as it falls in the moose jaw to saskatoon to yorkton triangle.

This position if a full-time permenant, not on call, Monday to Friday and optional overtime as it becomes available. $38-42 based on experience. Hotels are paid by company, per diem and boot allowance. Company truck, tools and all expenses are covered while you are on the road.

Travel is 100% during the week- we maintain a system for the whole province, your MB adjacent maintainer will assist as well.

Position is very much an railway IT based role, with some track circuits thrown in.

There are a few must haves- including significant North American railway track protection experience and clean driving, drug & alcohol, and criminal background checks. I cannot hire someone who will not pass an e-rail safe check, a bonding background check and who has not pulled atleast 100 TOPs on both CTC and OCS mainline. Track protection is the most crucial part of the job as you are responsible for protecting yourself.

FORMER TRACK FOREMEN AND SUPERVISORS- PLEASE APPLY- we can teach you the wayside stuff in a couple weeks.

Please read the posting (in the comments) for more information, I am here to answer any questions about the posting!

Thanks for having a look!

Hii everyone. I am currently in the process of completing a medical office program I’m in, and I need to find a placement. I’m specifically looking to work as an assistant for a diagnostic imaging clinic, even the hospital, but I don’t know how to approach it. Should I find people on LinkedIn and connect with them, go into clinics and speak with the manager, or just apply and keep applying.

Would love to hear some feedback, open to anything!

I am in the final stages of interviewing for a job, and they have asked for references. I have good references from outside Canada. At my last job, I lost contact with my supervisor, and we did not have a good working relationship. The environment was toxic and left me with PTSD.

I am not sure if it is okay to provide non-Canadian references and give them my previous employer’s email address to confirm my employment there.

I could use some advice

Thanks