55+ Is One of Canada’s Hottest Job Markets
With many Canadians working well into their 60s and deciding to put off retirement for a few years, the 55+ candidates have become one of the hottest commodities in recruiting.
With many Canadians working well into their 60s and deciding to put off retirement for a few years, the 55+ candidates have become one of the hottest commodities in recruiting.
One strategy that more professionals are benefitting from is working with an external recruiter
Forward thinking organizations are looking for new ways to inject some life into their recruiting practices and exploring new methods to separate great candidates from the pack and improve hiring success. One way they are doing this is through what has been coined “Recruitainment.”
Currently there are no barriers to entry whatsoever in the recruitment industry, so while I don’t want to add a layer of complexity, I think there certain criteria (mostly around business ethics) that should be built in, that just aren’t there right now.
According to the LinkedIn Talent Trends 2015 Report, only 61% of companies recruit passive candidates – providing you with a great opportunity to tap into this talent pool
Hiring is your opportunity to improve your team, add people with additional skills, and make a difference to the overall performance of your team. One aspect of the hiring process, especially in marketing, are social media background checks.
Working with a recruiter can give you the edge you need to get a call for an interview, find a great career opportunity or expand your professional network – if you approach your relationship with your recruiter the right way.
While you may think your recruitment methods are great, what do job seekers really think of your recruitment methods? StandOutCV, a resume writing service based out of the UK, recently put this question to the test.
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