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Talent Acquisition

Candidate Salaries: Tackling the Taboo Topic

In my career I can unequivocally say that the majority of declined job offers are as a result of something salary-related. There can be other factors that force a candidate to decline an offer; job title, location, benefits package or so much more. However it has been my experience that salary is the number one…

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Talent Acquisition

A Rant About Recruiter Rumours

Agency recruiters are susceptible to pretty harsh reviews sometimes. This week I attended a Q & A session with social media expert and million-dollar business builder, Gary Vaynerchuk. He talked about success factors; work ethic, believing in yourself, persisting, having patience and well, you get the point. One thing that really stuck out to me was…

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Workplace

6 Things You Can Say to Motivate Your Team

To really enjoy life at work, employees need a good salary, good working conditions, and a great team. But the main factor that decides if an employee likes their workplace is whether they like their boss. For managers, making sure you show respect to all employees, regardless of their level of experience, can make all…

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Employer Branding

How to Use Snapchat for Employer Branding

Have you embraced Snapchat for marketing yet? Employers are fast understanding that to connect with potential employees and woo them into their workplace, being present on social media is a huge leg up and a way to build a loyal following over time. This type of marketing is not about the hard sell either; it’s about getting…

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Workplace

6 Resume Tricks to Beat the 6-Second Rule

By now you’ve certainly heard some of the ridiculous job search stats that are being thrown around. Yet, none are as silly as the claim that recruiters only spend 6 seconds on a resume before they decide whether or not to trash it.  Job seekers have been led to believe that all the hard work they put into their resume…