5 Ways for Job Seekers to Get the Most Out of a Recruiter

5 Ways for Job Seekers to Get the Most Out of a Recruiter

December 17th, 2015

Using a recruiter is an effective way to get the inside track on potential job opportunities, but if you want to get the most out of a recruiter, tap into their expertise, and secure job interview opportunities with the top companies in your industry, you need to understand how to interact effectively with your recruiter.

The 12 Job Search Tips of Christmas

The 12 Job Search Tips of Christmas

December 11th, 2015

Since it’s December and many of us around the office are getting in the holiday spirit, we thought that it’s only appropriate to put together a Christmas-themed blog post to help job seekers.

Start the New Year off Right with These 6 Hiring Resolutions for 2016

Start the New Year off Right with These 6 Hiring Resolutions for 2016

December 10th, 2015

Making real change and helping your organization evolve and renew its organizational culture starts with hiring new talent.

The Economic Value of “Purpose” to Attract Top Talent

The Economic Value of “Purpose” to Attract Top Talent

December 4th, 2015

The absolute number one attraction and motivator of excellence is defining a clear and articulated purpose. The most talented people in the marketplace want to work with companies (and other people) who desire and are moving toward doing big things

3 Tips from a Recruiter to Successfully Negotiate Your Salary

3 Tips from a Recruiter to Successfully Negotiate Your Salary

December 3rd, 2015

Making a good salary is something that most people set as one of their career goals, yet most don’t negotiate due to fear and because they lack the necessary skills. The following will take a look at how failure to negotiate your salary could cost you and effective ways to successfully negotiate a higher salary with a prospective employer.

Recruiter-Proof Your Business: Show Appreciation

Recruiter-Proof Your Business: Show Appreciation

November 27th, 2015

Turnover rates are 31% lower in companies with effective recognition. In step four we discuss how the emotional satisfaction of ‘being appreciated’ has been shown to be far more important than financial compensation when it comes to motivating employees… and it costs companies nothing!

Does Your Company’s Performance Review Process Suck? You’re Not Alone

Does Your Company’s Performance Review Process Suck? You’re Not Alone

November 26th, 2015

If you want to get the best possible return on your investment in a headhunter and the individual you hired, you need to continually assess their performance and fit within your organization

IQ PARTNERS on Marketing Magazine’s 2015 Salary Benchmarks & Trends (video)

IQ PARTNERS on Marketing Magazine’s 2015 Salary Benchmarks & Trends (video)

November 25th, 2015

Hear from our marketing recruiters on what’s happening in the marketing industry. We’ve been honoured to contribute for more than 10 years to Marketing Magazine’s annual Salary Benchmarks publication. In the 16th annual issue, available online for subscribers, we along with dozens of other recruitment professionals discuss salary ranges for 82 key marketing positions (who’s making what) along with top industry trends.

Is The Resume Dead or Just Sick?

Is The Resume Dead or Just Sick?

November 20th, 2015

The future and relevance of the resume is a hot topic among headhunters, job candidates, and those in hiring and recruiting. Has the resume become an obsolete tool? Is the resume dead? Or is it just sick and in need of a revival?

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