This week on TRF we cover:
- Summer in Calgary was on June 26. Driving with the windows down & the music loud!
- Stupid stuff we have to suffer through.
- Labour tensions continue for Canada’s 2nd largest airline, mechanics reject the 23% wage increase offer, strike and lockout by Westjet is throwing cold water on Canada Day long weekend travelers.
IN THE NEWS
- Which job types are taking a hit as we see Canada’s job vacancies drop. Along with better news is the job with the biggest wage gains.
- US jobless claims from a 10 month highs as unemployment remains low at 4%
- Canada levels the playing field by axing an unfair practice for work permit renewals
TIP OF THE WEEK
- Just say no. Then explain why we don't leave jobs posted to see what’s out there or ‘test the waters’.
RECRUITING INSIGHTS
- GenZ’s golden ticket to the world of work with employers who use skills-based hiring, they could hit a brick wall as HR just isnt ready for it.
- Ex-Nvidia recruiter Stefanie Fackrell shares her pet peeves about candidates who show up for interviews unprepared.
- LinkedIn’s new AI tool answers the call to what recruiters just don't have the time to do - write a tailored message to each candidate.
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