Top candidate strategies in 2024: Interview, Resume, Networking
Every job (and every job application) is different. Applying for a contract job in the trades will always be different than applying for a permanent accounting role at the bank. But whether you’re lined up for 5 consecutive interviews at a global megacorp, or heading for a quick chat and handshake at a local business, […]
Social Media in Your Job Search
Social Media in Your Job Search In today’s digital age, social media has transformed the way we connect, communicate, and even search for job opportunities. Gone are the days of relying solely on traditional job boards and classified ads. Now, you have a powerful tool for your job search at their fingertips: social media. Here […]
Overcoming the Challenges of Job Seeking
Navigating the challenges of job seeking can be daunting, but remember that each setback is an opportunity for growth. Embrace resilience, stay persistent, and believe in your own potential to overcome any obstacle and find meaningful work that aligns with your passions and aspirations.
How to Have a Great Conversation
Conversational competency, the balance between talking and listening effectively, seems to be a fading skill. Here are ten useful rules you can use to spur better conversations during your interviews.
Recruiters Off the Clock: 4 Things Candidates Do That Drive Employers Crazy
They spend hours rounding up recruits, scoping out search assignments, consulting with their clients, and negotiating job offers. At the end of a long day, they’re 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. The Question: What […]
Mixed Messages: 3 Physical Cues That Could Send the Wrong Signal in an Interview
In a recent survey of over 5,000 talent professionals from over 35 countries, LinkedIn uncovered some fascinating findings related to trends that are transforming the workplace. While hard skills still matter, soft skills seem to be taking centre stage in hiring efforts. Over 90% of Canadian and U.S. companies identified soft skills as very important to the future of […]
Four Interview Costumes That Will Haunt Your Job Search
Haunt Your Job Search Our teams at Raise love a good Halloween costume. There’s a time and a place for everything, however, and the wrong interview outfit can be a truly scary thing. Here are some of the spookiest wardrobe mistakes that are haunting our recruiters’ dreams of late. The Mark Zuckerberg While many […]
The Hands-down Best Way to Improve Interviewing Success
A simple shift in the way you ask candidates interview questions can save you time & give you a great hire.
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.
Resume Education: Secure Yourself an Interview
Are you looking for a job in an engineering or technical field? These fields are in high demand, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to get hired. You need to write a great resume to catch an employer’s attention, and then you need to ace the interview. Before you apply to any more jobs, take […]