Are Job Descriptions Still Relevant Today? Read Time: 2 Minutes Table of Contents How To Make Job Descriptions More Effective FAQ’s Let’s Get Started How To Make Job Descriptions More Effective Roles seem to be changing and adapting, and job descriptions often feel too static in comparison. So, are they worth having? The answer is yes, and here’s why! Humans tend to prefer structure, especially in the working environment. Even if the structure is changing, they still like to have some form of guidance. No matter how high you are on the corporate ladder, it can be hard to gauge success and ..read more

How To Keep The Employees You Love Read Time: 1 Minute Table of Contents Understanding Why Great Employees Leave FAQ’s Let’s Get Started Understanding Why Great Employees Leave If you love (disclaimer, not literally, or touchy/feely), or even like your team this is the month (February) to show them you care! But any month works great. Perhaps you employ people and feel that because you pay them to do a job, that should be enough. Well, in today’s competitive job market, if you don’t appreciate your team, someone else will. We hear it all the time, when we headhunt great people, we ask, wh ..read more

Does It Really Matter How You Dress For A Job Interview? Read Time: 2 Minutes Table of Contents The Power of Dressing the Part Conclusion FAQ’s Let’s Get Started The Power of Dressing the Part We have noticed a shift in the interview attire people are choosing to wear recently. We conduct hundreds of interviews every month and have noticed a significant increase in candidates opting for casual outfits. While comfort is always a priority, especially in today’s increasingly flexible work environments, it’s important to remember the impact your clothing choices will have. Why does attire mat ..read more

How to Evaluate Employment Gaps on a Resume Read Time: 5 Minutes Table of Contents Looking Beyond the Gap The Importance of Keeping an Open Mind Communicating With the Candidate Common Red Flags to Watch For Employment Gap Statistics Conclusion FAQ’s Let’s Get Started Looking Beyond the Gap Have you ever come across a candidate while hiring who ticked all the right boxes, and yet you were left worried by a gap in their work history? In the past, gaps in work history were always seen as a negative, often resulting in the resume not being considered regardless of other qualifications. In t ..read more

Lying on Your Resume?  Here’s how Employers Will Catch You Read Time: 8 Minutes Table of Contents The importance of honesty on a resume Why do people lie on their resumes? What are the most common lies on a resume? What happens if you get caught lying on your resume? How employers can spot lies on a resume Tips to be honest on your resume Conclusion FAQ’s Let’s Get Started The Importance of Honesty on a Resume In the world of recruitment, resumes are the first glimpse into a candidate’s potential within your company. What happens when those resumes aren’t being entirely truthful abo ..read more

Lying on Your Resume?  Here’s how Employers Will Catch You Read Time: 8 Minutes Table of Contents The importance of honesty on a resume Why do people lie on their resumes? What are the most common lies on a resume? What happens if you get caught lying on your resume? How employers can spot lies on a resume Tips to be honest on your resume Conclusion FAQ’s Let’s Get Started The Importance of Honesty on a Resume In the world of recruitment, resumes are the first glimpse into a candidate’s potential within your company. What happens when those resumes aren’t being entirely truthful abo ..read more

What to do When Your Top Candidate Gets a Bad Reference Read Time: 5 Minutes Table of Contents Your Favourite Candidate Got A Negative Reference Negative Reference VS. Honest Reference How To Assess A Negative Reference What Can You Do If You’re Still Unsure Conclusion FAQ’s Lets Get Started So Your Favourite Candidate Got a Negative Reference? Let’s set the stage for what can be an extremely difficult, situation during the hiring process. You’re part of a company interviewing candidates for an important role in your organization. You have worked your way down to your top three candidates ..read more

The Best Exit Interview Questions to Ask and Why? Read Time: 8 Minutes Table of Contents What is an Exit Interview? 10 Great Exit Interview Questions Why did you start looking for a new job? What would it take for you to consider returning? Do you feel your achievements and contributions were recognized? Were there policies or procedures you didn’t fully understand? Do you feel your job description has changed? Did you feel you could be honest with your communication? What can the company improve on? Did you feel you were properly equipped to complete the job? What was the best part of you ..read more

Table of Contents Looking to Hire? What is a Staffing Agency? What is the Process? Is it Worth it to Use an Agency? Common Misconceptions Regarding Staffing Agencies Choosing the Right Staffing Agency Cost of Using a Staffing Agency Conclusion FAQ’s Getting Started Are You Looking to Hire a New Team Member? One of the most important elements of a company’s success is hiring the right people for the job. It also happens to be one of the most difficult and expensive tasks companies must complete. If done wrong, a bad hire can cost more than just the surface-level costs associated with recru ..read more

How to Write a Cover Letter for a Receptionist Position Read Time: 5 Minutes Table of Contents What is a Cover Letter Writing a Cover Letter for a Receptionist Position Follow Directions Provide Examples Highlight Any Relevant Experience Edit your Cover Letter Conclusion FAQ’s Lets Get Started What Is a Cover Letter? A cover letter is an important document that is submitted during the job application process with your resume. Its main focus is to provide more in-depth information than the resume does, as the resume is more of a bird’s eye view of your past experience and skills. They go ..read more