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BCjobs Blog

May 30th, 2018

Ways To Fast-Track Your Job Search

Ways To Fast-Track Your Job Search

In a lot of ways, job-hunting has never been easier. You can browse thousands of postings any time from your computer, tablet or smartphone. You can drill down into those listings and search for specific job requirements or perks. You can search well outside of your geographic area and find job postings from all over […]

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May 15th, 2018

Steps to a Successful Workplace Investigation

Steps to a Successful Workplace Investigation

At times, complaints or internal problems will arise in the workplace. Many human resource, compliance and business professionals don’t receive targeted training on how to conduct a workplace investigation from start to finish.  Building a solid workplace investigation can prove valuable, as the information you may uncover can help build a case to protect your […]

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May 7th, 2018

Tips for Networking Success

Tips for Networking Success

What is networking and why does everyone emphasize its importance? When speaking with recruitment professionals, I was informed that upwards of 80% of positions are filled without ever being posted. I was staggered by this number and wanted to find out more about how this could be feasible. What I found through interviewing recruitment professionals […]

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April 19th, 2018

How to Use LinkedIn to Secure Your Dream Job

How to Use LinkedIn to Secure Your Dream Job

LinkedIn is the world’s largest professional network, with over 467 million users. Recruiters use the platform as their go-to method of finding potential candidates for their recruiting clients and more increasingly, companies are using LinkedIn themselves to source new recruits. So, with all that “recruitment noise” on LinkedIn, how do you make your LinkedIn profile attractive and […]

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April 4th, 2018

Should I Get a Job or Start My Own Business?

Should I Get a Job or Start My Own Business?

When you’re teetering on the edge of wanting to start your own business, it’s hard to decide what to do. Should you take the risk, or just go ahead and get an adult job that you know will help you to fulfil adult responsibilities like paying bills every month? Let’s look at the reasons to […]

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March 13th, 2018

Talent Day Success Stories: Paulo and Traction on Demand

Talent Day Success Stories: Paulo and Traction on Demand

Presented by BC Jobs in partnership with the BC Tech Association, Talent Days are opportunities to connect the right people with the right companies, and we love hearing about how tech professionals have made moves in their careers because of these events. Check out this Talent Day Success Story, highlighting a tech professional who found an amazing […]

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February 22nd, 2018

4 Ideas For Attracting Great Candidates (For Small Businesses)

4 Ideas For Attracting Great Candidates (For Small Businesses)

Without employees, a business would be nothing. A CEO can have an amazing vision and a strong business plan, but without dedicated and passionate employees, a CEO’s vision couldn’t become reality. While strong employees are critical to the success of any business, they are even more crucial for small businesses. Small businesses have less employees, […]

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February 8th, 2018

Talent Day Success Stories: Lorraine and Drive Digital

Talent Day Success Stories: Lorraine and Drive Digital

Presented by BC Jobs in partnership with the BC Tech Association, Talent Days are opportunities to connect the right people with the right companies, and we love hearing about how tech professionals have made moves in their careers because of these events. Check out this Talent Day Success Story, highlighting a tech professional who found an amazing […]

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February 5th, 2018

8 Tips for Your Next Phone Interview

8 Tips for Your Next Phone Interview

A great resume is no longer enough to get you a dream job. Many companies are now using external recruiters that first conduct a thorough telephone interview before inviting you to visit the company. Recruiters who go through a pile of resumes will usually identify from 10 to 20 most interesting candidates and call them. […]

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January 23rd, 2018

What You Need to Remember in Your Job Post

What You Need to Remember in Your Job Post

In today’s job market, it’s easier than ever for employers to put their job postings online and reach a wide base of prospective employees. It’s also easy for job seekers to find hundreds of openings for their desired job titles just by clicking on a search button. This means it’s important to create an engaging […]

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