6 Steps to the Perfect Sales Call

6 Steps to the Perfect Sales Call

April 29th, 2016

By Elaine Bellio, Toronto Sales Recruiter In 2007 it took an average of 3.68 cold call attempts to reach a prospect. Today it takes 8 attempts — a frustrating reality for even the most seasoned…

5 Ways to Convince Candidates to Relocate to Nowheresville

5 Ways to Convince Candidates to Relocate to Nowheresville

April 22nd, 2016

Location matters in the recruitment industry. Most top job candidates in their industries want to live in big cities and locations that are the heart of their industry. They want to be in the middle of the action and be in a place where there are ample career opportunities.

5 Easy to Implement Recruitment and Retention Strategies

5 Easy to Implement Recruitment and Retention Strategies

April 21st, 2016

Making a hiring mistake is costly. It costs your company time, resources, productivity, and MONEY. As you are already well aware, people are the most valuable asset in your organization, and if you fail to attract talented people (at all levels of your organization), it can and will have an impact on organizational culture, business performance, and your bottom line.

How to Spot a Bad Marketing Candidate During an Interview

How to Spot a Bad Marketing Candidate During an Interview

April 15th, 2016

Reading a resume will only tell you so much about a candidate. To really get a sense of what a marketer is all about and what they can offer, you need to bring them in for an interview

3 Marketing Career Tips from a Headhunter

3 Marketing Career Tips from a Headhunter

April 14th, 2016

Before you become the Chief Marketing Officer at a multinational organization, you need to work your way up. All current C-level executives didn’t start at the top, and the best executives worked their way up over time, gaining valuable experience in the process.

3 Preventable Social Media Mistakes Made By Job Candidates

3 Preventable Social Media Mistakes Made By Job Candidates

April 12th, 2016

Social media plays a profound role in today’s marketplace. It has its advantages and its disadvantages for job seekers. While it’s a great resource for job postings, networking, and to identify career opportunities, it could also be the reason why you are disqualified as a candidate

4 HUGE Recruitment Barriers for Hiring Managers

4 HUGE Recruitment Barriers for Hiring Managers

April 7th, 2016

Even though hiring managers have the best of intentions, they often face barriers that prevent them from gaining access to the best candidates and hiring the right people.

5 Ways to Be Memorable at Networking Events

5 Ways to Be Memorable at Networking Events

April 5th, 2016

Networking events can be polarizing. Some people love them, others hate them, but they provide you with the opportunity to get out and talk to new people

Are You Committing These HUGE Resume Faux Pas?

Are You Committing These HUGE Resume Faux Pas?

April 1st, 2016

With 70% of employers spending less than 5 minutes reviewing your resume, and with 48% spending less than two minutes, you MUST ensure your resume is accurate, mistake free, and offers something that intrigues recruiters and hiring managers.