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10 TIPS: WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU CAN'T FIND WORK FOR 3 MONTHS OR MORE

TorontoJobs.ca has put together a list of the top 5 things you can do if you are currently looking for employment as

The New Year is fast approaching and with a new year comes new aspirations, new opportunities and new growth in many areas of both your personal and workplace life. It's time to evaluate your current career objectives, whether you are currently working, or seeking full or part-time employment. 2016 is set to be a growth year for positions in many industries throughout the Greater Toronto Area and now is a great time to take a closer look at your current "work-life" balance and find ways to improve your life both personally and professionally.

It’s effective, ethical networking that gets you the results you need! Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have all the luck? Why some people always seem to be at the right place at the right time when it comes to a job search? Is it Luck? No........

Go out and do a Google search on how to conduct job searches, and you’ll come up with literally a billion different articles and pieces of advice… with a lot of the ideas out there contradicting each other. One person says, “Do it this way,” and then the next person has a different take on what you need to do. Is it any wonder job seekers are so darned frustrated?

The labour market is fluid and ever-changing. A field with great job opportunities today may be stagnant in a few years time. How can you determine which sectors and careers will ride the tide? Study the labour market to find out if your chosen career is likely to evolve to experience long-term growth.

Whether your work experience is rich or minimal, there are many advantages, and some disadvantages, of volunteering if you are searching for a new job. This article explores both sides.

Your career planning does not end with professional resumes, fantastic job interviews, and job training. Those are simply the first steps. Making sure that you pass your probationary period with flying colors is your primary responsibility and focus in the first three months.

Before we even get to nitty-gritty of why — or if — they’re good for you, right off the bat, let’s talk about what internships are and are not. Internships can be paid — usually in the form of a stipend — or unpaid.

There are no two ways about it: The most expensive—er, wonderful—time of year has arrived. Even with an inbox full of holiday deals, most of us are feeling our wallets pinch this month.

But there’s a financial and professional silver lining that you may have overlooked: The holiday season brings a huge surge of seasonal job opportunities.