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SteveToms · 02-08-2007, 10:28 PM

I am gettng very tired of Retail. I am looking for a new job, anyone have suggestions or job they know of?

Flames in 07 · 02-08-2007, 10:33 PM

skills? experience?

Nikki · 02-08-2007, 10:49 PM

I would recommend getting your resume into a hiring agency. That would give you a lot of options, and you could try a few different jobs before you pick one. It doesn't (or shouldn't) cost you anything and it is a good learning experience.

jolinar of malkshor · 02-08-2007, 11:16 PM

Law Enforcement

oilers_fan · 02-08-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

Law Enforcement

Agreed.

fredr123 · 02-08-2007, 11:36 PM

How about a nice cushy government job?

jolinar of malkshor · 02-08-2007, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fredr123

How about a nice cushy government job?

We can't all be as lucky as you.

Wine and dine people....sitting in the top floor of office towers.

fredr123 · 02-08-2007, 11:47 PM

Seriously, though, what kinds of skills and interests do you have? It's a great market right now. You can pretty much pick and choose what area you want to get in to.

If you're still in high school or college, try doing something ridiculous. I kinda regret not spending some time doing dumb/interesting jobs that had nothing to do with my future occupation...

fredr123 · 02-08-2007, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

We can't all be as lucky as you.

Wine and dine people....sitting in the top floor of office towers.

It's a long way to the top. But once you get there, you can totally see down everybody's shirt...

Incinerator · 02-09-2007, 01:41 AM

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Originally Posted by jolinar of malkshor

Law Enforcement

not for everyone

Frank the Tank · 02-09-2007, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by SteveToms

I am gettng very tired of Retail. I am looking for a new job, anyone have suggestions or job they know of?

Well if I still lived in Calgary I'd be building houses me thinks.

HelloHockeyFans · 02-09-2007, 11:39 AM

How old are you? Is this a new career or a new job?

If you're young and sociable, you should look into bartending. Very fun job and you'll get to meet a ton of people!

I agree with those that mentioned law enforcement as well.

rubecube · 02-09-2007, 11:43 AM

Become a fireman! I hear they're hiring.

chummer · 02-09-2007, 11:44 AM

How about the Fire Department....we are looking to hire 150 new recruits this year.It's an awesome job,I love it.

chummer · 02-09-2007, 11:48 AM

Beat me to it rube.
Here's a link if you're interested....

http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+H...ecruitment.htm

kipperfan · 02-09-2007, 11:56 AM

Like others have said....alot depends on age/expierence/skill set........but if your a younger guy and dont have alot of intrest in being a buisness professional type...then pick up a trade.

There is still LOADS of need for tradespeople of any kind in Calgary.....get a job as a apprentice somewhere....in Calgary it should be easy.....framing....that would be a good trade.

Not to mention the fact you will get payed very good $$ even as a entry level worker on a construction site...and if you have skill and want to learn and eventually get your ticket you will be all set.

rubecube · 02-09-2007, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by chummer

Beat me to it rube.
Here's a link if you're interested....

http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+H...ecruitment.htm

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We're recruiting up to 200 physically fit men and women

Well that pretty much rules me out.

kipperfan · 02-09-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by chummer

Beat me to it rube.
Here's a link if you're interested....

http://content.calgary.ca/CCA/City+H...ecruitment.htm

Is it true (i dont really have a vested intrest...just wondering) that to join the Calgary Fire Dept. you cant have commited any illegal activities in the last 2 years...and they give you a polygraph to confirm your telling the truth?

I have heard this before, but dont know if its true.....but it seems kinda odd that if I smoked a joint 2 years ago that the Fire Dept now thinks they are above employing me..

chummer · 02-09-2007, 12:23 PM

Yes it's true about the polygraph.They brought it in a few years ago.
I don't think they would have a problem if you smoked a joint 2 years ago.
They understand that no one is perfect but are looking for more serious offences.I have my opinions on the polygraph but they best be left unsaid on here.

TheyCallMeBruce · 02-09-2007, 12:25 PM

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