AI for job seekers: 5 AI Prompts to help
We’ve all been there – staring at our resume or cover letter for ages, unsure of what to write or how to tweak it. Is it a fair summary of your experience and why you want the job? Sure. But is it the best way to present the information? Will it help you stand out? […]
The Reality of Online Job Applications
Not too long ago the internet was a great place to get a job. But lately candidates have noticed how much harder it is—and how many applications the average person has to fill out before they even get a phone screen or an interview. We recently did a poll on LinkedIn and asked candidates why […]
5 Tips for Students Seeking Summer Jobs in May
It is that time of year when post-secondary residences are emptying, and students are beginning their summer internships and jobs. If you haven’t found something yet, don’t give up! Even if summer job fairs and even internships have slowed down, there are still a few things you can do right now to improve your chances […]
Is Raise Legit? Here’s everything you need to know
Is Raise a real recruitment company? Yes! Raise is a recruitment and staffing agency based out of Oakville, Ontario and Houston, Texas. Formerly known as the Ian Martin Group, Raise has been connecting clients with skilled candidates for over 65 years. Working in a variety of industries including Energy and Power, IT and Engineering, Skilled […]
Why Choose Contingent Work?
There are lots of reasons to choose contingent work. With our many years of experience, these are some of the things we’ve learned about the benefits of contract work. Limited-term contracts can create a sense of work-life balance. Having set contracts gives you flexibility and control because it lets you choose projects and companies […]
How Skills-Based Hiring is Changing Job Searching
Have you ever applied to a job and known you wouldn’t get a call back? Not because you couldn’t do the work, but because you were missing 1-year of relevant experience, or didn’t have a degree or certification mentioned in the job description? If so, you’re not alone. Today, most jobs receive dozens, if not […]
Using AI effectively in your Next Job Search
Learn how to use AI in your job search effectively. From resume writing to interview prep, make AI work for you and enhance your job prospects.
How to grow your career in a remote workplace
For folks who have transitioned from an office to job to work-from-home, it’s hard to overstate how much has changed. Gone are the days of endless traffic jams, getting home late, and being stuck talking with Steve when you really (like really) need to get back to work. But while there are some things you […]
How to Stop Workplace Stress from Stopping You
Stress is a common, but unavoidable part of the modern workplace. With tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and personal challenges with colleagues, work can wear you out in no time. But! That doesn’t mean we’re doomed to short tempers and burnout—there are lots of practical things you can do to make your work-life balance […]
How to Avoid Scam Job Postings
We’ve all seen them. Job offers from Elizabeth at The World’s Biggest Recruitment Firm—or some other company you’ve literally never interacted with—promising great wages for easy, remote work. But you’re not fooled—you’ve seen so many of these, it’s easy to just hit that delete button and block the sender. Annoying, but easy. And while some of these […]