Before diving into a new career, you need to do some research. Here’s how to go about it – from understanding industry trends to contacting current employees. Read the Full…
How to graduate from university with an education and a job
Let’s be real: If you are one of the many Canadian students who headed off to college and university campuses this month, you are not just looking to get an…
How to stay optimistic in the face of failure
While it’s unrealistic to expect everyone to be 100 per cent happy all the time, positivity is the lifeblood of a growing business. Hard times are inevitable; what’s critical is…
How to recruit and screen the best salespeople
If you want to start recruiting sales superstars, consider radically refining your recruiting strategy, starting with the interview process. It needs to be a lot tougher – including a pressure…
Sold on sales: How to kickstart that career by closing the job deal
Skilled trades, sales representatives and engineers make the list as the most difficult jobs to fill in Canada and around the world, according to the ManpowerGroup’s most recent annual global…
Forget the Resume: Online Profiles the Tool of Young Job Seekers
In this digital age, educators and professionals affirm that the physical resume is becoming obsolete as online profiles and virtual business cards become prevalent. While the resume is still highly…
Don’t Just Hire for Skill, Hire the Right Player
In a team environment, it is valuable to have employees with strong personal skills rather than highly technical skills. While technical skills are important, team members who understand people, communicate…
Show Me, Don’t Tell Me
We are constantly consulting with recruiters to better understand how they want to see job candidates and how we can add value to their recruiting process. One observation by recruiters…
The Employment Funnel for Student & New Grads
Funnel is a new feature created to help you stay organized in your job search and applications. Before I explain how to use it in your job search, I’d like to give…
Acadiate Recommended by the Council of Ontario Universities
The Council of Ontario Universities recommends that students use Acadiate, posted in their article, “Your 9-step guide to finding a summer job”. The article provides practical advice on how to…