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Talent Acquisition

3 Fundamental Flaws with Networking in Recruitment

Critical thinkers are a dying breed and logic is becoming a lost art. Ironically, we have more access to information than any generation. Whether it be at the gym, office or on the couch, we can readily access information, however we question the validity of what we read and hear less and less. If I…

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Employer Branding

Pros & Cons of Unlimited Vacation Time for Employees

Two weeks of paid vacation a year? How about unlimited vacation time? These days, the latter question isn’t as audacious as it sounds. Companies around the world including Virgin Group, Netflix, Groupon, Glassdoor, HubSpot & many others offer their employees unlimited vacation time. If this vacation policy goes as expected, Virgin Group’s Richard Branson plans…

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Talent Acquisition

How to Use Google Analytics to Jedi-Mind Trick Talent

Every website out there should have either Google Analytics or at least some way of measuring hits, time spent on your site, what people clicked on and for how long, where the surfer was located… (a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…) But did you know that Google can tell you some…

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Workplace

How to Be Confident and Open for Your First Interview

You are a total “newbie” in the job market. You have your degree, your resume, and good references lined up. Unfortunately, your interview experience has only consisted of a brief conversation with the manager of a fast-food restaurant prior to getting employed. You are in the big time now, and you realize that you really…

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Workplace

What are the Best, Worst, Highest and Lowest Paid Jobs?

Just how happy are you at your current job? Do you feel your salary is generous, or are you underpaid? However you view your current occupation, it’s always helpful to compare your situation to others for a greater understanding of your career. Maybe it’s time for a career change? Just be sure you don’t choose a bizarre occupation such as…