The theory that recruiting great employees is highly difficult is true, but what if your firm was making the recruitment process more complex than it had to be? Almost 1 out of every 4 decisions that a small to mid-size company will make during a recruitment process will hinder their chances at staffing competitive talent.…
With personal branding becoming mainstream, it is really important to think of more ways to inject creativity into your personal brand. In the past simply securing yourname.com or starting a blog was a sure-fire way to stand out, however, nowadays such actions are no longer the exception but the norm. A recent example of an…
Gone are the days of following in your parents’ footsteps or choosing the career they think is right for you. Thanks to the Internet and evermore sophisticated job search techniques, you have the ability to access an almost endless amount of information about any career you’re interested in pursuing. And if a career in accounting is the…
Remember the days when trying to get an opportunity meant hours of knocking on doors, endless phone calls and rejection by the bucket load? Don’t be fooled, those days haven’t gone entirely. To get the job you want still involves plenty of hard work and many hours of perseverance, but thanks to the way people…
Job boards can be a very effective part of the recruitment marketing mix when used to their full potential. They can also be a bit of a black hole sometimes so we’ve decided to share a few tips on how to maximise your return on investment from job boards: 1) Choosing the right job board:…
I realized, as I sat here 2 days before my deadline (don’t leave it so late next time Jeff! – Editor), that I really had no excuse to why I hadn’t written anything. “C’mon Newman,” I said to myself. “You’re the People’s Recruiter! Oh, and Jorgen has you with a deadline. Think of something!” I…
Recruiting the perfect employee can be a difficult task nowadays, especially with the increased usage of social media. It’s simple to contact a potential candidate via Facebook or LinkedIn but, at the same time, how accurate is their profile? This is where Work4 may be your saviour! This is exactly why I think its the…
You just graduated University. You have a back-breaking amount of student debt. The career services department of your school gave your degree and said, “Off you go! You’re all set!” Three months later, you are still looking for jobs everywhere. Telephone poles, fliers, online postings, walking into offices, talking to friends, and none have proven…
It is a well-known fact that not many people look for a career in finances because it appears to be an overwhelming process. But not many people are aware that it is possible to have a career in this kind of field even without getting a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree. Here are some of the most rewarding finance…