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Why Good Research Skills Are Essential to Your Job Search

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It’s wise to expect that many employers will do their research on you when considering you for a position. This also goes both ways. From familiarizing yourself with your industry to learning more about a specific company, research skills can make all the difference in your pursuit of a great job.  Knowing Your Field  Simply […]

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Social Media in Today’s Recruitment Landscape

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Current web technologies are designed to make all kinds of goals, tasks, and projects more successful. Social media is one of the most important examples of this out there today. If you want to recruit the right talent, there are plenty of ways you can use social media to make it happen.  Study the Platforms […]

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Getting Your Job Posting to Appeal to Great Candidates

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Attracting good talent to your company is all about knowing how to build an employer brand that appeals to ambitious, dedicated professionals. One crucial factor here is how you execute your job postings. Without knowing it, you could be making an error that’s costing you a great recruit! The Role of the Job Posting Some […]

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Understanding Your Transferable Skills

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As a job candidate, how well do you know your capabilities? When applying for a job, you may think that the most important factor is how your résumé looks in terms of directly relevant experience, but knowing the role of your transferable skills is also highly important! What Are Transferable Skills? Some skills are specific […]

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The Interview: Structured or Unstructured?

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The job interview is a universal component of the recruitment process, but just as no two companies are exactly alike, the variety of interview styles out there is diverse. For example, do you utilize a structured or unstructured interview? Let’s look at the differences, pros, and cons. The Structured Interview Depending on the types of […]

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How Writing a Blog Can Help Your Job Search

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Standing out from the other job seekers in your field isn’t always easy. However, building a distinct employee brand for yourself can be a highly rewarding process both professionally and creatively. A blog, for instance, can really let your individuality as a candidate shine through. Knowledge and Experience The great thing about a blog is […]

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3 Non-Profit Recruitment Strategies

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How Non-Profit Organizations Can Compete for Scarce Talent in a Seller’s Labor Market With the unemployment rate shrinking in Canada, the best corporate talent in the non-profit sector has more options than ever. Organizations must go on the offensive to recruit and retain the best people. This is especially important for non-profit organizations (NPOs), which […]

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The Importance of the Employee Experience

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When some readers see the term “employee experience,” they may assume it refers to the amount of relevant experience an employee may have in their field. However, its other meaning has become increasingly relevant in the current professional landscape, and for good reason. Understanding the Concept One principle that this might make us think of […]

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Using Social Media in Your Job Search

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Social media has been integrated into our daily lives for all kinds of purposes. Businesses, students, and jobseekers alike are able to leverage this powerful set of tools to achieve success every day. So how can you get the most out of it in the development of your career? Know Your Options Understanding today’s social […]

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Sweep Top Talent Off Their Feet: 3 Ways to Attract High-Quality Employees From Good Jobs

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As a recruiting agency, we know that the best employees are often not unemployed. Instead, they are in key roles in various industries. Although recruiters have the ability to locate such individuals, the question is whether an employer can convince them that their careers will be better served with their company. The following are some […]

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