20 Words to Avoid on Your Resume

20 Words to Avoid on Your Resume

February 14th, 2014

Want your resume to get noticed? The words you choose to use count. You most likely already know that you have to include keywords in your resume. Most companies now use some type of applicant tracking software that looks for keywords that match specific job requirements. If your resume lacks the right combination of job-specific keywords, it will end up in the proverbial round file.

Unlimited Vacation: The Holy Grail of Employee Benefits?

Unlimited Vacation: The Holy Grail of Employee Benefits?

February 14th, 2014

As many vacation days as you want, whenever you want, and for as long as you want… as long as you get your work done. A literal buffet of vacation time? It certainly sounds like the Holy Grail of employee benefits.

Hold on, does that mean I can take June, July and August off as a paid holiday? Or what about a 3 day weekend…every week?!?!

Get the Job by Asking the Right Questions

Get the Job by Asking the Right Questions

January 16th, 2014

Want to stand out in an interview from a sea of other candidates? Come to the interview prepared with a list of good questions. In a face-to-face interview, asking insightful questions is your opportunity to show how you think and demonstrate your value to the company. Plus it helps you decide if it’s the job you really want. Here are some good ones to get you started.

What Can A Headhunter Do For My Business?

What Can A Headhunter Do For My Business?

September 4th, 2013

By Rhys Metler, Toronto Sales Recruiter As our economy becomes more and more specialized, the need for highly skilled, high performance talent is more critical than ever. Today there is a major shortage of candidates…