The beginning of May usually means classes at the University of Alberta (U of A) are done. It also means registration for CAPS’ career fairs, mixers and information sessions in 2012 and 2013 are now open.

Your firm may receive financial support towards the employment of post-secondary students who will work on e-business projects. The Government of Canada will reimburse up to 75 % of the eligible wages and related expenses such as statutory employee benefits, to a maximum of $10,000. Your firm is responsible for covering other expenses such as fringe benefits and overhead costs.

In the December 3, 2011 edition of the Calgary Herald, James Wood reported an item titled Alberta Privacy Czar Cautions Employers on using Social Media during Hiring that organizations think twice before logging into Facebook or Twitter to vet potential employees or volunteers.