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LinkedIn Training for Job Seekers and Business Referrals
Summit Search Group is offering one-on-one or group LinkedIn profile training in Winnipeg that will enhance all relationships including clients, prospects, suppliers and current employees. LinkedIn helps you discover opportunities and possibilities that are closer than you can imagine. LinkedIn is a powerful tool for making business connections, generating leads, job searching, hiring and company […]
read more »Are You Making Common Career Mistakes?
Everyone makes mistakes, but there’s a significant difference between day-to-day work errors and career missteps that have larger implications. Let’s go through a few concepts that you could be overlooking without knowing it. Your Professionalism Many job seekers assume that if they look good on the outside and know all of the expected etiquette, they’ll […]
read more »Recruiting for Cultural Fit: What It Means and What to Keep in Mind
Many things define the identity of your business as a workplace, but few of them are as influential as your company culture. There are a few things you should consider when factoring this principle into your recruitment process. What Is Cultural Fit? In a nutshell, prioritizing cultural fit during the recruitment process means that you’re […]
read more »Do You Have a Good Work Ethic?
During the process of an interview, you’re asked questions that are designed to ascertain a number of things about you as a professional. One key element is your work ethic. So what exactly does it mean and how do you set yourself up for success? Examining It At first glance, work ethic is about your […]
read more »Are You Assessing Employee Engagement the Right Way?
Retaining your employees is about understanding, at a detailed and dynamic level, what exactly motivates and engages them. Assessing their engagement may seem straightforward, but there are many things to bear in mind. What’s the Big Deal? You may believe you have a good feel for company morale, especially when it comes to small and […]
read more »Is Your LinkedIn Profile Lacking Visual Content?
Some job seekers might see LinkedIn as merely a glorified resume and networking tool. If you think of it in these limited terms, however, you’ll only be limiting the success of your job search! Visual content is one way you can take things to a higher level. Why It’s Necessary If it ain’t broke, don’t […]
read more »Internal Mobility: Are You Doing it Right?
For many businesses, ensuring that valued employees can move from one role to another is a key part of fostering growth. The question is: how do you balance this with recruitment of outside talent and how can it benefit the recruitment process? Mobility in Your Company Culture Filling certain vacant positions sometimes means you’re at […]
read more »Common LinkedIn Mistakes That All Job Seekers Should Avoid
LinkedIn has become a widespread standard of communication in the professional world. Just having a complete profile isn’t enough, you need to make sure you haven’t fallen into any of the most common pitfalls! Your Profile The profile you create can be an invaluable and competitive representation of yourself as a professional, but you run […]
read more »Summit Search Group Hires New Senior Recruitment Consultant
Summit Search Group is proud to announce and welcome Gail Eckert as a Senior Recruitment Consultant in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Gail brings over 25 years of experience in the recruitment, selection, supervision and motivation of top calibre professionals, including more than 8 years of dedicated experience as a professional recruiter. Gail’s natural ability to assess […]
read more »Job Seekers: How Are Your Communication Skills?
“Good communication skills required.” You’ve probably seen this on nearly every job posting you’ve come across, and for good reason! However, saying that you have these skills is one thing. Delivering on your promise is something else entirely. Common Interaction Basic communication skills are the ones we take for granted, often making them the trickiest […]
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