http://www.local2.ca/ssmLOCAL2 Sault Ste. Marie. The Sault's Choice for Local News, Sports, Weather and More!Mon, 20 May 2013 00:27:12 -0400en-us http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=10531http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=10531Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:13:45 -0400First, let me start off by saying I do work, however at one point encountered, what employment counsellors call, barriers to employment.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=8860http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=8860Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:08:46 -0500Have you ever left work 5 minutes early? Or arrived 5 minutes late? Did you know that if you arrive 5 minutes late and leave 5 minutes early every day, you have STOLEN 30 hours of work time from your employer over the course of the year??http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=8239http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=8239Wed, 31 Oct 2012 13:36:13 -0400While waiting for the bus the other day, I overheard a conversation between two women that sparked my interest.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=7843http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=7843Fri, 05 Oct 2012 10:26:05 -0400So far, you've nailed it! You've answered every question perfectly, and have left nothing unsaid; you even have the interview panel laughing as though you're a regular comedian.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=7108http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=7108Mon, 13 Aug 2012 10:09:07 -0400While working with various customers here at the Sault Community Career Centre, I spend a lot of time discussing transferable skills and the importance of recognizing each and every one of them.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6763http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6763Mon, 16 Jul 2012 09:48:26 -0400This past weekend I had the opportunity of attending the O.P.P. Bound mini-recruitment camp held at the Provincial Police Academy in Orillia Ontario. I don't think I've ever spent a more jam-packed, educational and inspiring 3 days in all of my life.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6388http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6388Wed, 20 Jun 2012 12:53:10 -0400The Sault Community Career Centre has become a community hub, offering not only employment services, but settlement services to Newcomers in our Northern Ontario community.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6163http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=6163Wed, 06 Jun 2012 13:14:54 -0400I often stop and think about what another person's work day is like. Is it long? Is it stressful? Is it lucrative or does it barely pay the bills?http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5685http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5685Thu, 03 May 2012 20:43:51 -0400We've all wondered at some point or another how it would feel to be our own boss. Calling all the shots...............scheduling ourselves....http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5433http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5433Tue, 17 Apr 2012 09:54:56 -0400Is Facebook affecting your chances of being hired? As much as we consider social media an advantage to us in the job search world,http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5127http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=5127Mon, 26 Mar 2012 10:41:13 -0400Un curriculum vitae n'est pas assez? Plusieurs personnes posent cette question au Sault Community Career Centre.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4890http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4890Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:05:27 -0500No one should base their profession choice solely on labour market predictions; however, one would be foolish not to consider labour market trends when making a decision of this nature.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4556http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4556Mon, 13 Feb 2012 10:17:49 -0500After graduating from University, I contemplated applying to teacher's colleges across Ontario. I knew it would be a fulfilling career, but something held me back from submitting my applications.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4343http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4343Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:41:10 -0500At some point or another we all have to speak in front of an audience. For some of us, public speaking is a walk in the park.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4059http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4059Sun, 08 Jan 2012 08:32:21 -0500Il faut présenter une image de soi professionnelle, mais distinctive. Parfois une tâche difficile, voici quelques indices pour vous aider à éviter une catastrophe vestimentaire!http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3765http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3765Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:02:01 -0500It's the holiday season and the festivities have begun. In the spirit of the holidays, friends and families will be attending parties, eating dinners, indulging in wine and, other activities that will all result in larger than normal restaurant tabs.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3490http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3490Mon, 21 Nov 2011 10:57:08 -0500It was 11:45 Friday morning, I was cutting garnishes in preparation for the lunch rush and my manager was organizing the floor plan.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3271http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3271Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:04:19 -0400I recently overheard a story about a young woman who was applying to a master's of science program. If you've ever gone through this sort of application process you know what kind of stress she was under.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3044http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=3044Wed, 19 Oct 2011 12:35:13 -0400While reading Tina Fey's book, "BossyPants," I realized that not only had she written an entertaining autobiography, but she had also created a journal of life lessons, describing the difficulties faced as a successful women in the male dominated world of Comedy.http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=2794http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=2794Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:55:20 -0400Are you constantly thinking, ``IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE?'' Job searching itself can be full time work. However, since it is not the most lucrative of positions, it can be a very trying period in life.