Course: Employment

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Employment
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Did you know that Manitoba’s unemployment rate averages at 5.3% and is Canada’s third lowest among provinces? This rate is well below the 5.8% national average. In fact, Manitoba’s labour market has consistently been showing strength with employment growth currently ranking second highest nationally after Alberta (Manitoba Economic Highlights 2018-19).

Quick Facts
- The Manitoba economy will see a total of 166,500 job openings between 2017 and 2023, with 68 per cent of these openings to replace worker retirements and deaths. The forecasts predict approximately 23,800 total job openings per year. This is based on the Manitoba Labour Market Occupational Forecasts 2017-2023.
- Manitoba’s unemployment rate is expected to decline by 0.3 percentage points between 2017 and 2023.
- The stable unemployment rate reflects a balanced labour marker over the long term.
Employment Articles by Topic

Career Planning
- Select activity 5 things I should have known about getting work in Manitoba
  
  5 things I should have known about getting work in Manitoba Page
- Select activity Self-Assessment: Your first step to success
  
  Self-Assessment: Your first step to success Page
- Select activity How to increase your chances of getting a job? Be well-informed!
  
  How to increase your chances of getting a job? Be well-informed! Page
- Select activity 5 steps to credential assessment and licensing
  
  5 steps to credential assessment and licensing Page
- Select activity What are essential skills?
  
  What are essential skills? Page
- Select activity Is going into the trades a good career or alternative profession?
  
  Is going into the trades a good career or alternative profession? Page
- Select activity Thinking of a career shift?
  
  Thinking of a career shift? Page
- Select activity Soft skills: The key to getting and staying employed
  
  Soft skills: The key to getting and staying employed Page
- Select activity Audio resources to help you hone your English
  
  Audio resources to help you hone your English Page
- Select activity Is your job in demand in MB?
  
  Is your job in demand in MB? Page
- Select activity Looking to expand your career options? Discover your transferable skills
  
  Looking to expand your career options? Discover your transferable skills Page
- Select activity Dealing with job insecurity: 5 ways to be proactive about it
  
  Dealing with job insecurity: 5 ways to be proactive about it Page
- Select activity Career-boosting strategies to give you an edge during the pandemic
  
  Career-boosting strategies to give you an edge during the pandemic Page
- Select activity Boost your career in 2022 by taking these free courses
  
  Boost your career in 2022 by taking these free courses Page
- Select activity Top 15 articles to prepare you for a successful career in Canada
  
  Top 15 articles to prepare you for a successful career in Canada Page
Employee Rights
- Select activity What are employment standards?
  
  What are employment standards? Page
- Select activity All about employment insurance
  
  All about employment insurance Page
- Select activity 5 essential facts about workplace safety
  
  5 essential facts about workplace safety Page
- Select activity The 8 habits of very safe workers
  
  The 8 habits of very safe workers Page
- Select activity Is EI the same as EIA?
  
  Is EI the same as EIA? Page
- Select activity 5 facts about the WCB
  
  5 facts about the WCB Page
- Select activity Understanding your salary and payroll deductions in Manitoba
  
  Understanding your salary and payroll deductions in Manitoba Page
Job Application
- Select activity 7 easy steps to a Canadian-style resume
  
  7 easy steps to a Canadian-style resume Page
- Select activity 8 cover letter qualities that will get you that interview
  
  8 cover letter qualities that will get you that interview Page
- Select activity 5 best strategies to ace that interview
  
  5 best strategies to ace that interview Page
- Select activity How to follow up job applications
  
  How to follow up job applications Page
- Select activity 7 tips for writing great emails
  
  7 tips for writing great emails Page
- Select activity Nervous about your English? Tips to help you express yourself well in an interview
  
  Nervous about your English? Tips to help you express yourself well in an interview Page
- Select activity How to have a successful phone or Skype interview
  
  How to have a successful phone or Skype interview Page
- Select activity The most common job interview questions you should prepare for
  
  The most common job interview questions you should prepare for Page
- Select activity What to do when you don’t get the job
  
  What to do when you don’t get the job Page
- Select activity Cultural sensitivity: 3 things not to say or do in a multicultural setting
  
  Cultural sensitivity: 3 things not to say or do in a multicultural setting Page
- Select activity How to face difficult questions in a job interview: 3 great strategies to stay on top
  
  How to face difficult questions in a job interview: 3 great strategies to stay on top Page
- Select activity 5 Tips to tailor and update your resume
  
  5 Tips to tailor and update your resume Page
- Select activity 5 steps to a memorable elevator pitch
  
  5 steps to a memorable elevator pitch Page
- Select activity How ChatGTPT can help you get that job
  
  How ChatGTPT can help you get that job Page
Job Search
- Select activity Surefire ways of finding a job in Manitoba
  
  Surefire ways of finding a job in Manitoba Page
- Select activity Is a survival job for you?
  
  Is a survival job for you? Page
- Select activity Essential documents for newcomers
  
  Essential documents for newcomers Page
- Select activity How to stay motivated through a rough job search
  
  How to stay motivated through a rough job search Page
- Select activity 5 ways newcomers can start building a professional network
  
  5 ways newcomers can start building a professional network Page
- Select activity Dealing with job search desperation
  
  Dealing with job search desperation Page
- Select activity 5 steps to boost your confidence at networking events
  
  5 steps to boost your confidence at networking events Page
- Select activity Looking for a work-from-home job? Here’s how to know if it’s real or a scam
  
  Looking for a work-from-home job? Here’s how to know if it’s real or a scam Page
- Select activity What to do when you don’t have Canadian work experience
  
  What to do when you don’t have Canadian work experience Page
- Select activity Don’t apply! 5 red flags to look out for when looking at job ads
  
  Don’t apply! 5 red flags to look out for when looking at job ads Page
Other Sources of Income
- Select activity Can you be self-employed?
  
  Can you be self-employed? Page
- Select activity 5 steps to starting a business in Canada
  
  5 steps to starting a business in Canada Page
- Select activity Supports for entrepreneurs in Manitoba
  
  Supports for entrepreneurs in Manitoba Page
- Select activity Need additional income? Start a sideline
  
  Need additional income? Start a sideline Page
Retirement Planning
- Select activity Retiring comfortably in Manitoba
  
  Retiring comfortably in Manitoba Page
- Select activity The 5 pillars of a happy retirement
  
  The 5 pillars of a happy retirement Page
Workplace Culture
- Select activity Before you accept the job offer…
  
  Before you accept the job offer… Page
- Select activity How to excel in your new job
  
  How to excel in your new job Page
- Select activity Starting a new job? Here’s how to have the best first day
  
  Starting a new job? Here’s how to have the best first day Page
- Select activity Canadian workplace culture do’s and don’ts
  
  Canadian workplace culture do’s and don’ts Page
- Select activity Want to get ahead in the Canadian workplace? Be a lifelong learner!
  
  Want to get ahead in the Canadian workplace? Be a lifelong learner! Page
- Select activity Professional telephone skills and etiquette
  
  Professional telephone skills and etiquette Page
- Select activity 5 strategies for working with people from other cultures
  
  5 strategies for working with people from other cultures Page
- Select activity 7 verbal communication tips to help you integrate in the workplace
  
  7 verbal communication tips to help you integrate in the workplace Page
- Select activity Is it time to ask for a promotion?
  
  Is it time to ask for a promotion? Page
- Select activity Are you a work martyr?
  
  Are you a work martyr? Page
- Select activity 5 habits to help you achieve work-life balance
  
  5 habits to help you achieve work-life balance Page
- Select activity Moving on: How do you quit your job in Canada?
  
  Moving on: How do you quit your job in Canada? Page
- Select activity 5 simple things to do today to get motivated for work
  
  5 simple things to do today to get motivated for work Page
- Select activity Dealing with difficult co-workers: Do’s and don’ts
  
  Dealing with difficult co-workers: Do’s and don’ts Page
- Select activity How to avoid heat-related illnesses when working in summer
  
  How to avoid heat-related illnesses when working in summer Page
- Select activity 5 guidelines for proper meeting etiquette
  
  5 guidelines for proper meeting etiquette Page
- Select activity Work getting to be a drag? Here are 4 tips to cope with demotivation
  
  Work getting to be a drag? Here are 4 tips to cope with demotivation Page
- Select activity Should I give my boss a Christmas gift? Canadian gift-giving tradition
  
  Should I give my boss a Christmas gift? Canadian gift-giving tradition Page
- Select activity Work smarter not harder: Tips to boost your efficiency without burning out
  
  Work smarter not harder: Tips to boost your efficiency without burning out Page
Qualifications Recognition
- Select activity Interview with Ray Sator, PEng. – Filipino Engineers and Geoscientists in Manitoba
  
  Interview with Ray Sator, PEng. – Filipino Engineers and Geoscientists in Manitoba Page
- Select activity Registration, certification and licensing: What do these mean?
  
  Registration, certification and licensing: What do these mean? Page
- Select activity “Nursing is a long term investment.” Interview with Linda Olson, RN
  
  “Nursing is a long term investment.” Interview with Linda Olson, RN Page
- Select activity “It will take sacrifice, but it is worth it!” Interview with Herbert Herrera, CPA, CGA
  
  “It will take sacrifice, but it is worth it!” Interview with Herbert Herrera, CPA, CGA Page
- Select activity “Teaching is about inspiring and encouraging young people”. Interview with Tarek Aziz, Educator
  
  “Teaching is about inspiring and encouraging young people”. Interview with Tarek Aziz, Educator Page
- Select activity A medlab scientist’s journey to certification. Interview with Rhea Bugarin, MLT
  
  A medlab scientist’s journey to certification. Interview with Rhea Bugarin, MLT Page
- Select activity Getting into the Trades
  
  Getting into the Trades Page
- Select activity Are you an internationally experienced tradesperson?
  
  Are you an internationally experienced tradesperson? Page
Temporary Workers
- Select activity What are your rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker?
  
  What are your rights as a Temporary Foreign Worker? Page
- Select activity Services for Temporary Foreign Workers and temporary residents
  
  Services for Temporary Foreign Workers and temporary residents Page
- Select activity Help for vulnerable Temporary Foreign Workers
  
  Help for vulnerable Temporary Foreign Workers Page

Course: Employment | EOtest

Employment

Quick Facts

Employment Articles by Topic

Career Planning

Employee Rights

Job Application

Job Search

Other Sources of Income

Retirement Planning

Workplace Culture

Qualifications Recognition

Temporary Workers