Canada unemployment holds at 6.8% in July

Last Updated: Friday, August 7, 2015, 19:23

There were, however, 6,600 new jobs created in the month, somewhat fewer than analysts had forecast.

Canada jobless rate flat in June at 6.8%

Last Updated: Friday, July 10, 2015, 20:53

In June, the economy lost a net 6,400 jobs as losses in part-time positions offset a jump in full-time positions. Economists had expected an overall loss of 10,000 jobs.

Canada jobless rate flat in May at 6.8%

Last Updated: Friday, June 5, 2015, 19:39

The economic indicator, which has remained unchanged for four consecutive months, is in line with what analysts were expecting

Goa issues advisory for Saudi-bound job seekers

Last Updated: Tuesday, September 24, 2013, 18:26

The Goa government on Tuesday asked job seekers headed for Saudi Arabia to beware against fake agents promising them employment on the so-called "free visa".

Fraud job syndicates target Reliance, Tata groups

Last Updated: Sunday, June 30, 2013, 15:31

Two of the country's biggest business conglomerates -- Cyrus Mistry-led Tatas and Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Group -- have become the target of fake job syndicates making fraudulent employment offers to gullible jobseekers in lieu of money.

Overall salary hike to be 12% this year: Study

Last Updated: Monday, May 20, 2013, 13:37

It is good news for jobseekers as the hiring activity is likely to see an uptrend in the coming months and salaries are expected to rise 12 per cent across industries and functions this year, says staffing services major TeamLease.

Jobseekers willing to accept pay cut to find jobs

Last Updated: Thursday, August 9, 2012, 19:17

The survey of more than 7,000 adults showed that around two-thirds were willing to take a part-time job, the Telegraph reported.

New York unveils digital map to help job seekers

Last Updated: Wednesday, May 16, 2012, 13:40

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg has unveiled an online map aimed at helping job applicants find employment in local technical and digital media businesses.

Job seekers getting asked for Facebook passwords

Last Updated: Wednesday, March 21, 2012, 00:15

Job seeker was astonished when the interviewer asked for something else: his Facebook username and password.

Hiring activities surge across all sectors

Last Updated: Tuesday, February 7, 2012, 14:33

Job seekers have reasons to cheer, as hiring activities surged across all sectors in the first month of the year, despite the uncertainty prevailing in the overall economic scenario, says a report.

Higher salary main lure for job-seekers this year: Survey

Last Updated: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 11:38

A significant number of working people plan to switch jobs this year, mainly due to the prospects of a higher salary in other companies, says a survey.

Job seekers to be screened for infectious diseases in UAE

Last Updated: Wednesday, September 28, 2011, 22:14

Workers from nine countries, including India, seeking jobs in the UAE, may soon have to undergo screening for infectious diseases before they fly to the Emirates, if a scheme unveiled by the Health Ministry works according to plans.