Recruiters Off the Clock: The One Question Every Candidate Should Ask at the End of Their Interview
At the end of a long day our recruiters are ready to dish and we make sure we’re on hand to capture their very best insights to share in our Recruiters Off the Clock blog series.
5G Comes Into Focus
5G testing is well underway with widespread rollout expected in the next couple of years. What does this mean as 5G transforms from concept to reality around us?
Cobalt: A Blast from the Past for Canadian Mining
Feb 26, 2018 The rise of the electric car seems to be creating a run on a rare mineral with ties to one of Ontario’s original mining towns. While the last time you heard about cobalt may have been when you were memorizing the periodic table in chemistry class, this uncommon metal is generating quite […]
Biometric Tech Goes Mainstream
Feb 6, 2018 Biometric technologies like facial recognition, fingerprint scanning and voice ID have made the leap from spy movie storytelling to right-here-right-now consumer solutions. Here are five ways biometric technology may be about to become part of your everyday routine sooner than you think. Fingerprint For Frappuccino If you think biometric security is too […]
Focus on Clean Energy: Big Batteries = Big Business
The tricky part about relying on Mother Nature for clean energy is that the sun doesn’t always shine and the wind doesn’t always blow. There’s also the opposite end of that problem, when weather conditions create a “perfect storm” of energy production that creates more power than the grid actually needs. Without a solution to […]
Commute is King for Today’s Young Professionals
There’s an important lesson for hiring teams to take away from housing trends in today’s hot real estate market: don’t underestimate the importance of the drive to work. Recently, the Toronto Region Board of Trade surveyed 1,100 professionals, aged 18 to 39. Forty per cent had a household income of more than $100,000. Eighty-seven per […]
AI, eh? 3 Reasons Why Artificial Intelligence in Canada is Red Hot Right Now
Nov 19, 2017 From cars that drive themselves to diagnosing cancer with the snap of a smartphone camera, the world as we know it is set to undergo drastic change in the decade to come thanks to rapid advancement in the field of artificial intelligence, or AI. AI refers to the field of computer science […]
Looking for Work? Consider These 7 Meaningful IT Careers
Information technology is an in demand and exciting field. There are plenty of career opportunities, and you may not know where to start. Lists of in demand IT jobs can help you discover jobs that could suit your interests. To get started, check out these seven meaningful IT careers. 1. Software Developer Software developers are the […]
Why your current resume isn’t getting you hired (but this one will!)
As a technical recruiter, I see about 20-30 resumes per week. Usually I scan them for 10-15 seconds, look for the important qualifications and relevant projects, and then decide to archive it or forward it to a current job opportunity.
Are Engineering Jobs in Demand?
If you’re interested in an engineering career, you may be wondering if engineering jobs are in high demand. You’ll be happy to hear the answer is yes. People who choose to pursue careers in engineering can look forward to good job prospects. Some types of engineering jobs offer more opportunities in the current climate, so you […]