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Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in Retail
The retail industry accounts for a considerable portion of the Canadian workforce. Like any field, it comes with its own complex set of factors when it comes to recruitment. It’s only right, then, that we shed some light on what it takes to build an excellent team at your retail company. What Makes Retail Unique? […]
read more »Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in Manufacturing
Last week’s Industry Spotlight article ran through a few aspects of recruitment in the construction industry. On a similar note, manufacturing executives might want to know what they should keep in mind when it comes to recruiting in their field. Let’s look at three key points. The Image Problem It may not be easy to […]
read more »Summit Search Group Expands Winnipeg Team; Meet Jessica Willis New Recruitment Consultant
August 2018 We are pleased to announce the appointment of Jessica Willis as the latest addition to our national team of professional Recruitment Consultants, Jessica will be based within our Winnipeg office. Jessica is a highly qualified professional with over 15 years’ experience in building teams and driving organizational success. Jessica’s strong customer focused approach […]
read more »Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in Construction
So far in our ongoing Industry Spotlight series, we’ve taken a look at recruiting in sales and tech. If you’re a business owner in a more blue collar industry, however, you might be wonder what aspects of recruitment are particularly relevant to you. Our example this week is construction. Who Are You Going to Reach? […]
read more »Vacation days still going unused in Canada
Summit Search Group’s Gail Eckert comments on national news story with Erica Natividad on vacation days in Canada. Reposted from CityNews: “Despite the belief that they deserve more vacation time, most Canadians do not use all the vacation days they do have. The reasons vary from income to guilt, but some companies are offering an unlimited […]
read more »Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in IT
Information technology is one of the fastest-growing industries in the world today. It evolves rapidly and requires an incredibly diverse range of skills. Recruiting in this field can be particularly competitive, so it’s important to know what it will take to develop a formidable team. Modernize Your Approach for Recruiting in IT industry Everyone knows that […]
read more »Industry Spotlight: Recruiting in Sales
The success of any company depends significantly on the strength of its recruiting strategy. However, the specifics of recruitment aren’t necessarily the same across all industries. As part of a series on industry-specific recruitment tips, let’s start by taking a look at recruiting in sales. Consider Your Sources One of the first things to bear […]
read more »Understanding a Candidate-Driven Market
The recruitment process is a delicate balance between seeking out the right talent and ensuring that the right talent will come to you. Maintaining this balance requires an up-to-date philosophy, one which bears in mind just how much leverage candidates can have in the job market today. Candidate-Driven? Many hiring managers will see their company […]
read more »As a Jobseeker, Do You Need a Personal Website?
From large corporations to sole proprietorships, all kinds of commercial entities use websites to represent themselves online. They’re great for gaining a concise impression of the companies you apply to work for, but is it also necessary to create a website for yourself as a professional? Untapped Potential Hiring managers today are increasingly impressed with […]
read more »3 Ways to Enhance Your Employer Brand
As an employer or recruiter, you know that good candidates present themselves in a way that demonstrates their fitness for the position you’re trying to fill. However, you’re probably also aware that how you present yourself to candidates is important too. Here are three key tips. Refine Your Online Presence One of the most crucial […]
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