There’s no doubt that the hardest part of the hiring process is finding the perfect candidate. In fact, according to a study by the Society for Human Resource Management only about 43 out of every 100 hires is successful in the long run. And because hiring the wrong candidate is an expensive mistake to make, you want to make sure
SMEs: 5 words to help you thrive in the new year
Year-end is upon us! With only a few weeks left of the current year, it’s vital to start thinking about the new year. Here are 5 simple words to keep in mind when wrapping up the year. 1. Reflect Take time to look back at and audit the year that’s passed. Where were the areas your business excelled? What are
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Interview nerves? Here are some DOs and DON’Ts to fight them
Everyone gets nervous before an interview, no matter how many times you go for them. Even the interviewer gets nervous before an interview sometimes. Here are some easy ways to keep calm and ace that interview like you deserve to. DO: Arrive prepared for your interview Double- and triple-check your time, date, and venue. If it’s a remote interview, make
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3 quick job seeking tips you can do in your lunchbreak
Hey. We know job searching can be tough – especially if you’re working full-time. The last thing you want to do after a full day of dealing with work tasks is to put in more effort after work. After you’ve tried everything from registering on every job portal, to applying to every job you see on Facebook, it’s exhausting to
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Being a competitive SME in the digital age is easy as 1-2-3
Does it feel like you’re always a step behind your competitors? You don’t have to feel that way. You would be surprised how easy it is to be a competitive SME in the digital age. In fact, we think it’s as easy as 1-2-3. 1. Be a competitive SME by KNOWing your BRAND and your CUSTOMERS Find out what your
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Your Job Hunt: 11 Ways to Make November “YES-Vember”
Can you believe that it’s November already? It always feels like it sneaks up on us, and maybe even more so when you’re still on your job hunt. There’s no need to panic though. Here are 11 tips for getting a “YES” on your job hunt in the 11th month. 1. Focus on roles that match your skill set Employers
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Your background check: 4 scary stories on why it matters
It’s spooky season – the time of year for horror movies and scary stories. And while we might not have any good film recommendations or ghost stories, as recruiters, what we do have is background check horror stories. One of the scariest things we can imagine is hiring someone who puts your company or employees at risk. Why? Well, because:
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Getting hired at your DREAM company: a how-to guide
Our M.O. as job seekers is usually to apply to whatever fits the basics of what we’re looking for from a role and from a company. But what if I told you that in getting hired there are benefits to applying directly to your dream company? According to Real Life Career Advice, these are some of the benefits of applying
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Year-End: Why you should hire ASAP
2023 is hurtling towards us at lightspeed. As much as it feels like this year just started, it’s already almost over. And sure, there are still 3 months left, but we all know how quickly those months go by. That means the time you have to find your new teammates is limited. Here’s our professional opinion on why you should
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Is “Quiet Quitting” hurting your business?
“Quiet Quitting” has become a buzzword over the past few weeks, causing great debate for employers and employees alike. But what is it? What causes it? Is it something you should worry about as an employer? And what can you do about it? We’ve got you covered. What is Quiet Quitting? Quiet Quitting is a kind of Work-To-Rule, where employees