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.

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

5 Questions to Ask to Determine If You Need a Recruiter

5 Questions to Ask to Determine If You Need a Recruiter

November 13th, 2015

Not sure if you need a recruiter to help you hire top talent? Many companies are wondering the same thing. Is it worth the investment? Will they be able to improve my hiring process? Can they find the candidates I want to fill job openings? These are all common questions companies struggle with when thinking about hiring a recruiter.

Why You Still Need to Hire Recruiters

Why You Still Need to Hire Recruiters

November 10th, 2015

There is no question that LinkedIn is an effective way to connect with other like-minded business professionals – What it is NOT, is a replacement for hiring a recruiter.

The 3 BIGGEST Challenges Marketers Face In Today’s Marketplace

The 3 BIGGEST Challenges Marketers Face In Today’s Marketplace

November 6th, 2015

Marketers are faced with more challenges than ever before. The rapid change of pace within the industry has made it difficult for marketers to keep up, let alone succeed. So, what are the biggest challenges faced by marketers today? The following discusses 3 big hurdles for marketers to overcome.

What Does the New Liberal Majority Government Mean for the Job Market?

What Does the New Liberal Majority Government Mean for the Job Market?

November 3rd, 2015

A change in government could re-energize companies’ confidence in the economy, and this new spending mindset by the Liberals could have a filter down effect, resulting in companies investing in new hires in the coming year.

Can I Lie Myself Into a Higher Salary? (video)

Can I Lie Myself Into a Higher Salary? (video)

October 27th, 2015

He claimed during one interview that he was making $70,000 when he was actually paid just $45,000 – and secured a $68,000 offer”. That got us thinking… is he right? Can you lie yourself into a job?

3 Key Ways to Get the Most Out of Working with a Headhunter

3 Key Ways to Get the Most Out of Working with a Headhunter

October 23rd, 2015

Understanding how to work with a headhunter will not only improve the efficiency of the process, it will also ensure you find the right person for the job – reducing the odds of having to repeat the process again a few months down the road.