Eight seconds. That’s about how long an employer will take to scan your resume. Time is of the essence, and every word counts. So what are you going to say? It’s no secret that writing a resume can be anContinue reading
What do you think has the biggest impact on your bottom line? If the state of the economy comes to mind, think again. It’s your people – your employees. In her book Make More Money by Making Your Employees Happy,Continue reading
Does the true cost of staff turnover seem a little bit fuzzy to you? No doubt. Between exit interviews and new hire processing, lost productivity and re-training, the dollar signs shrink and expand with every new incident. And it doesn’tContinue reading
If there’s one part of my job as a recruiter that I never tire of, it’s candidate interviews. People are unique, fascinating creatures and never are two interviews the same. Some are revealing. Some are routine. Some are so downrightContinue reading
Sometimes, the grey skies and mucky slush that comes with February in the Okanagan gets me down. But now I have a trick to beat the blues; I simply close my eyes and cast my mind back to summer. AnContinue reading
Strange. If a candidate for your company’s open position came into your office and proceeded to ask if it would okay if she ate her lunch during the interview, you would definitely think,“This is strange.” Can you believe bizarre situationsContinue reading
You’re a busy employer, and time is of the essence.It’s hard enough to find and hire the right people for your company (unless you work with a recruiter), but that’s just the beginning. New hires bring new energy, skills andContinue reading
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Did you make any resolutions for 2014?If you’re job-hunting, finding the right work opportunities is probably top of mind. So how are you going to nab the job you want? Sure, you’ll send out resumes. Attend networking events. Maybe you’llContinue reading
Wondering how to make the most of your holiday break? If you’re job seeking, the answer is clear: Don’t stop the search! Hiring doesn’t go on holiday. There are year-end crunches to satisfy, vacationing staff to temporarily replace, and freshContinue reading
The lights along Bernard Street twinkle, while the crisp, frosted vineyards and glittering, snow-powdered hills shimmer with merriment. You know the signs – it’s the holiday season in Kelowna, British Columbia. Is your business ready? For Kelowna employers, there’s aContinue reading