Careers

How to talk about Compensation: Job Journey

At some point, in most interviews, you will be asked the “money” question. You might be asked what you are looking for in terms of salary or what you are making now as your total ...

References-the game: Job Journey

References have been one of the final steps of the hiring process for years. Managers are looking for verification that the person they want to hire is as good as they think they are.

Shane Cullis the Oakville Chamber New Vice President of Membership Development

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the appointment of Shane Cullis as Vice President, Membership Development, effective January 21, 2019.

Job Journey: Nail the Interview with One Question

Picture this: you are at a job interview and things are going really well. The hiring manager leans back in their chair and asks if you have any questions. Bang! Here is your opportunity to ...

Town Councillor Ralph Robinson Retires with Honour

Ralph Robinson was feted at the Oakville Conference Centre, celebrating his retirement as Ward 1 Town Councillor for the Town of Oakville.

Job Journey: Pre-Interview Check In

Here’s a cool idea I picked up from one of my clients. Before you go for an interview, in that brief few minutes when you are cooling off in the lobby, use your smart phone ...

Tim Caddigan Appointed Oakville Chamber Chair

The Oakville Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors announced that Tim Caddigan has officially begun his term as Chair of the Board.  Oakville mayor swore in Mr. Caddigan at the Oakville Chamber’s Annual General Meeting ...

Canada Summer Jobs Program 2018 – celebrating success

We celebrated at Kerr Street Mission with some of Oakville’s students and local organizations who benefited from the Canada Summer Jobs Program 2018 (CSJ) funding of $1,062,284.

Dr. Janet Morrison: Sheridan College’s new President and Vice Chancellor

On June 11, 2018, Sheridan’s Board of Governors enthusiastically accepted the unanimous recommendation by Sheridan’s Presidential Search Committee to appoint Dr. Janet Morrison as Sheridan’s Eighth President and Vice Chancellor.

Job Journey: What to Bring to an Interview

Preparing for an interview is not just about the suit and haircut. You have some options in terms of what you bring with you as well.