Clients often ask me how a resume should be formatted. (Note: this question doesn’t relate to resume types (e.g. chronological, functional, combination resumes), a subject which I will cover in a future blog post.) The question relates to how a resume should be laid out from a visual, style and design standpoint. In other words, […]
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May 16th, 2014
How to Ace a Skype Interview!
Skype, and other forms of online video interviews are becoming more and more common. This Infographic by NeoMam Studios will teach you how to prep for, and impress during, a Skype interview! (eltiempolatino.com
Read MoreMay 15th, 2014
3 Qualities of Excellent Candidates
Great companies are built on great people. Your people will dictate your organization’s productivity, innovation, engagement, culture, and overall success. Attracting, recruiting, and hiring quality candidates is an essential part any thriving business which is a huge factor in why we have this little thing called a war for talent. There are lots of ways […]
Read MoreMay 8th, 2014
3 Questions That Lay the Foundation for Employer Branding
At BCjobs.ca we encourage all of our employers to spend some quality time filling out their employer profile. This is because on BCjobs.ca your profile is the first impression jobseekers will have of your company. A well crafted Employer profile, with a high quality logo, company colors, and inviting welcome message converts jobseekers into applicants. […]
Read MoreMay 1st, 2014
How to Write More Effective Job Posts
Table of Contents Here are 5 ways to write successful job ads: 1 – Know What You Want and What You’ve Got 2 – Be Smart About Job Titles 3 – Consider Design 4 – Secretly Screen 5 – Use the Right Marketing Channels Job ads are ads. Sure, it’s important that they describe your open position, […]
Read MoreApril 17th, 2014
3 Reasons Your Employee Culture Must Get Social
What if you made your employees an active part of your hiring process? What if you gave them the chance to participate in, and expand your social strategy? What if you could inspire them to become social media brand ambassadors for your organization? Social media is made powerful by people. The more people spreading your […]
Read MoreApril 3rd, 2014
How to Actively Search for the Best Candidates
When it comes to employees, bad apples do spoil the whole bunch. Team members who lack the skills to do their job well, or the social graces to get along with others: make more work for everyone else by forcing their peers to pick up their slack, are a huge drain on their superiors’ time, […]
Read MoreMarch 19th, 2014
Boost Your Hiring Success with this Effective Combination
Referrals bring in the best employees. They have higher retention rates, perform better, and are more likely to fit with your company culture. This is old news… But did you know that all of this can also be said about social recruiting? Recruiters are now reporting that social media comes in just below referrals as […]
Read MoreMarch 13th, 2014
Recruiting Is Broken: 5 Ways To Fix It
The hiring process is flawed. Don’t believe me? Just ask Leadership IQ who recently reported that: “Almost half of all hires fail within the first 18 months on the job” Across the board, the number one problem many companies face is hiring qualified employees who fit. Whether it’s a huge retail chain, or a […]
Read MoreMarch 6th, 2014
Social Media and Job Boards: A Perfect Match!
Companies who use social media, as well as job boards for their recruiting, see an increase in candidate quantity by around 50%. They also see a significant increase in quality of hire, and a decrease in time to hire! Sharing the jobs you post to social networks is one of the best ways you can […]
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