5 Common Phrases You Should NEVER Use on Your Resume

5 Common Phrases You Should NEVER Use on Your Resume

May 31st, 2016

Want to get your resume noticed? With 70% of hiring managers spending less than two minutes reviewing each resume, the resumes that get noticed are the ones that maximize every word and phrase. Our Toronto recruiters share 5 common phrases to keep off your resume to help yours rise to the top.

Should You Hire for Personality or Skill?

Should You Hire for Personality or Skill?

May 24th, 2016

A common question that is debated in recruiting circles revolves around what you should focus on when hiring. Should you focus on hiring for personality or skill?

3 Massive Marketing Recruitment Mistakes

3 Massive Marketing Recruitment Mistakes

May 20th, 2016

Building a strong team of marketers starts with hiring – it can also be your downfall if you overlook the importance of recruiting the right people.

Recruiting Plays a Vital Role in Successful Succession Planning

Recruiting Plays a Vital Role in Successful Succession Planning

May 19th, 2016

Succession planning plays a huge role in the longevity of any organization. A company’s ability to continuously keep the pipeline filled with talented individuals who move up and are promoted internally is an important success factor. Organizations need to have a systematic approach to identify, assess, and develop current and future employees to ensure they have what it takes to grow into new roles.

3 Great Books to Read When Considering a Career Change

3 Great Books to Read When Considering a Career Change

May 17th, 2016

Regardless of what you are considering, it’s always a good time to reflect upon where you are and where you want your career to take you before you make such a big decision. To get a better grasp of where they are in their career and to take some time for internal reflection, many people at a career crossroads turn to books to gain valuable information and insights.

Are Job Fairs Worth the Time and Effort?

Are Job Fairs Worth the Time and Effort?

May 13th, 2016

While job fairs do serve their purpose, many question whether or not it’s worth the time and effort. The truth is that it depends – and it really comes down to how much effort you are willing to put in and the objectives of the companies at the job fair. Some job fairs can be a complete waste of time, while others could help you connect with the right people to find the job you are seeking.

Top 3 Things NOT to Put in Your Job Ads

Top 3 Things NOT to Put in Your Job Ads

May 12th, 2016

How much effort do you put into your job ads? If you are like many hiring managers and companies, you treat job ads like an afterthought and spend very little time.

Fascinating Recruiting Stats That Will Change How You Hire

Fascinating Recruiting Stats That Will Change How You Hire

May 10th, 2016

Hiring the perfect candidate is the goal, but we all know this doesn’t always happen. Even if your organization has the best intentions, hiring can be a difficult and time consuming process.

How to Market Yourself as a Top Marketing Candidate

How to Market Yourself as a Top Marketing Candidate

May 6th, 2016

Marketers should be able to market themselves as a top marketing candidate. If you want to land your dream job and work with a top marketing firm, you need to be able to sell yourself to the organizations you want to work for.