It’s a happy predicament, really. You’ve got one job opening and two outstanding candidates. Both passed your staffing agency’s thorough screening and reference check. Both boast the skills and qualifications you require. Both dazzled you during a round of behavioralContinue reading
Your resume knocked the competition out of the park, and now you’ve graduated to the next step: the interview. But it’s not just any ordinary interview. It’s a lunch interview. You’re going to eat a meal with the person whoContinue reading
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
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
Do you notice more absenteeism at work during the gray, cold winter months? Does productivity seem to slow, and staff energy wane? With shorter days and less sunlight, many people experience the winter blues, a phenomenon characterized by sadness andContinue reading
Do you need a new strategy to attract and retain great employees? How about company culture – ready to make your brand stand out from the rest? If you start a company social committee, you can see huge benefits forContinue reading