Will certifications get me a job – or do they matter?
Sep 18, 2014 Whether you’re new to the industry, or switching careers (or specialties) – there are a dizzying number of acronyms: MCSD, SCJD. RHCE, ACSA. If there is a prominent technology, you’re likely to find a certification program for it … and often it’s the same company selling the product and then touting their certification.
Beware of the Dark Side of ‘Mobile-Apply’
Mobile is a great opportunity to improve the quality of your applicants, not the quantity of them.
More women entering engineering, but even more leaving
There’s good news, and there’s bad news. First the good: more women are entering engineering – over the last two decades, women accounted for over 20% of all engineering school grads. The bad news? Many aren’t staying in the industry.
How to keep your skill set sharp and be in demand (part 2)
Due to the pervasiveness of technology throughout all industries, many companies are looking to expand their IT departments. In part one, we took a look at two of five specialties that have emerged as being particularly in demand, as identified by Jobs.net: Big data management knowledge and possessing specific skill subsets. The other three are […]
How to keep your skill set sharp and be in demand (part 1)
In an age when technology is becoming synonymous with daily life, the IT industry is booming. Companies in virtually every sector are expanding their IT departments in line with ever-rising requirements.
Understanding and addressing the STEM gender imbalance
May 9, 2014 Women are largely underrepresented in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, according to the latest National Household Survey results released by Statistics Canada.
Our Candidate Experience – Good, Bad or Ugly?
March 19, 2014 We spend a lot of time working with our customers – recruiters and hiring managers – to make sure Fitzii offers them the tools they need to hire better. But, it is important for us to remember that we also have another “customer” group – job applicants. Now these people don’t pay us […]
Beyond the Resume: A Case Study
Jul 3, 2013 Turnover hurts. It’s that simple. There are many direct and indirect costs for all concerned when a new hire doesn’t work out as planned. The opportunity costs of lost matches with better suited prospects is the most important consideration, but that is really just the beginning.