Tag Archives: Caribbean employment

Teachers encouraged to use govt portal to find jobs in Jamaica

Online job bank exclusively for Jamaican teachers was launched in Q3 KINGSTON, JAMAICA — The government is encouraging teachers and jobseekers seeking to launch careers in education to use its new online job bank to find teaching jobs in Jamaica. [caption id="attachment_2581" align="alignright" width="323"] Jamaica Minister of Education Fayval Williams. (Photo: Jamaica Information Service)[/caption] The…
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Is remote work untapped in the Caribbean?

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Remote work in the Caribbean may be underutilized, as many employers, organizations and jobseekers continue to conduct business in-person for the most part. [caption id="attachment_7210" align="alignleft" width="433"] Not many Caribbean companies have embraced the digital marketplace. (Canva photo)[/caption] While many companies shifted to remote models during the pandemic, Caribbean businesses have largely…
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Caribbean Employment’s Top 3 Soft Skills To Include On Your Resume

BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — The skills gap in the Caribbean has presented a consistent challenge for employability, as noted by organizations such as the University of the West Indies (UWI), the World Bank, the International Labour Organization (ILO) and several others. [caption id="attachment_7197" align="alignright" width="418"] (Photo by Andrew Lozovyi on Deposit Photos)[/caption] While technical and vocational…
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What to do when you’re in between jobs? Five tips from experts

Being in between jobs can be discouraging, but it gives you a chance to regroup. Here are 5 tips to help. BRIDGETOWN, BARBADOS — Being in between jobs is a difficult period in anyone’s life. It can leave us feeling stressed, dejected and even embarrassed. [caption id="attachment_7183" align="alignleft" width="413"] Being in between jobs can be…
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