As a recruitment agency in Toronto, we see a lot of professional resumes. We also know what employers are looking for. One thing they don’t want to see is problems with your resume. But many…
An inbox full of resumes is a good thing, right? Not necessarily. We all know there is a significant number of people out of work and there are just as many people open to making…
By Gary Hinde, Toronto Technology Recruiter Technology skills matter. We live in a technology age, and the vast majority of jobs from entry level up require people to understand and know how to use technology…
By Gary Hinde, Toronto IT Recruiter We all know candidates lie on resumes. However, a new study revealed just how many candidates lie – 85 percent! That’s right, the study found that an alarming number…
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.
Did you know recruiters spend an average of 6 seconds on a resume? That’s not very much time to get a recruiter’s attention and leave a lasting impression, let alone get them to select your resume from the pile of hundreds of other applications.
It may seem like an impersonal approach to hiring, but I believe that, when used well, ATS’s can actually help you create an exceptional candidate experience, maintain relationships with top candidates, build your company brand, and ultimately attract more top talent. I’ve seen way too many mid-sized and even larger companies who have yet to get on board with an ATS to help them organize job candidates. The right people are the most important part of your company, so you cannot afford not to invest.
