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Recruiting Advice

June 14th, 2022

Online employment and job scams – How to know you got scammed?

Online employment and job scams - How to know you got scammed?

Online job hunts and consequential remote employment have been on the rise since the pandemic. This is advantageous because you could accept jobs from anywhere in the world. But sometimes, this means conducting the entire onboarding process remotely, which naturally increases the chances of scams.  Job searching websites such as BCJobs conduct thorough research before […]

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May 16th, 2022

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

Six Skills for Personal and Professional Growth

We all need some skills if we want to grow in our personal and professional lives. Sometimes, having some of these personal skills helps our professional life and vice versa. Let’s look at the six skills you should have before you begin your job hunt.  6 Skills for Personal and Professional Growth 1. Time management […]

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July 21st, 2021

How to Thrive in Virtual Career Events

Virtual Fair

For recruiters and job seekers alike, virtual career events are now attaining greater importance due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic. You can attend these hiring events from the comfort of your room and even land up with the job offer that you dreamt of! Studies have found that virtual career events come with their share […]

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February 26th, 2021

10 Things Every Manager Should Look for On Resumes

10 Things Every Manager Should Look for On Resumes

When you become a manager in your office, you’ll find yourself responsible for overseeing the recruitment process. It’s natural to be slightly overwhelmed once those resumes start hitting your inbox. It’s normal for one position to receive dozens (if not sometimes hundreds!) of applications. You want to look through the resumes to determine which ones […]

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May 27th, 2020

What Are Career Fairs: Are They Worth It?

What Are Career Fairs Are They Worth It

In the realm of professional respect, career fairs are an underdog. Often portrayed as annoying obligations, career fairs may in fact be just what you need to boost your career opportunities, or hire a new star employee, or be yet another disappointment. Read on to find out how career fairs can help or harm you. […]

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May 5th, 2020

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

5 Signs You Might Be A Star Candidate

Looking for a job can be one of the most stressful experiences of your life. Often, part of the stress is not knowing whether you’re moving on to the next hiring phase – or if a recruiter even likes you. To help ease that stress we’ve put together some signs that you may be exactly […]

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July 18th, 2019

6 Reasons You Should Recruit Millennials

Millennials holding checkmark signs

If you’re looking to expand your teams and you’re in need of savvy professionals who can enrich your company culture, try taking a closer look at this particular generation. Their many useful traits in addition to their education and experience make them truly indispensable in the business world. Here are a few reasons to support your decision to hire Millennials during your next growth spurt.

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January 15th, 2019

Is IQ Testing Important While Recruiting?

Person Writing and Studying for Test

An intelligent quotient test is designed to measure a person’s level of intelligence. It is expressed in form of a number. The average score is 100, which implies that a person attaining a score above 100 is smarter than most people. On the other hand, scoring below 100 is indicative that a person is less […]

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October 11th, 2018

Leveraging Technology to Acquire Top Sales Talent

Leveraging Technology to Acquire Top Sales Talent

Struggling to build a high-performing sales team that excels at hitting quota consistently? Want to fill your sales force with talented players who can effectively sell value but wondering how? If you are being counted on to tap a better breed of sales talent, consider revamping your recruitment process to improve the quantity and quality […]

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July 30th, 2018

How to Become a Successful Recruiter

How to Become a Successful Recruiter

Recruiters are very busy people. With so many things to do in a day, it can be easy to find yourself in a cluttered and confusing maze. Successful recruiters all have a few things in common. Quite simply, they boil down to a thirst for knowledge, excellent people skills, and great work habits. If you […]

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