Remember the days when you just posted a job ad in the Saturday paper and waited for the resumes to land on your desk? Those days are long gone, in today’s employment market utilizing social media, online marketing and…
In a competitive job market time is of the essence. We could tell countless stories of top notch candidates who were lost because they had to wait long periods of time for feedback or to set up an interview. Put…
LinkedIn, a social network built for powering careers and developing professional connections, reached a milestone today as they celebrate 10 years in business. LinkedIn is proof that investing in professional networking can be beneficial for both job seekers and employers…
The commute to and from work can often be a great cause for concern when it comes to work-life balance. As we have come to learn in recent years, the ability to balance both aspects can often lead to less…
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal suggests that if your online recruitment strategy does not include mobile or smartphone friendly options you are about a year behind. Canadian Job seekers expect high levels of connectivity in their job…
Just the other day, Statistics Canada released their quarterly job vacancy report. Although the numbers are down from last year, with 200,000 job vacancies in Canadian business for 2013, the numbers are grim. For job seekers this is bad news,…
Our President and Head Recruiter, Kael Campbell was just recently featured in an article in Business in Vancouver. A great piece of advice by Kael from the article was "When recruiting newcomers to Canada, be aware of preconceived notions. Be curious…
The Recruiters Corner: As a Recruiter, I read a LOT of resumes. Some catch my attention and well, the others, not so much. The question that I get a lot from candidates is “how can I stand out?”. From my…
Known as the gateway to Peace River Country, Grande Prairie, AB is becoming a city to be reckoned with. The commercial hub of northern Alberta offers everything you would find in a large city, while still maintaining a small town…
Tips for writing a great resume You have probably heard it a million times: your resume is your first impression for the employer. Well we are going to tell you one more time, it’s your first impression make it a…